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Installing ExtendInsights Excel Applications (NetSuite Editions)

ExtendInsights Excel Apps | Install ExtendInsights for NetSuite

This article walks you through installing the ExtendInsights Excel applications for NetSuite.


πŸŽ₯ Install the ExtendInsights Excel Add-In

You can watch the short installation video or follow the steps below. Please note there are two CloudExtend Excel Add-Ins available. Be sure to choose the one you have licensed or are trialing.

Step 1: Before You Start

  • Open Excel

  • Confirm you are signed in to your Microsoft 365 account
    (Your name should appear in the top-right corner of Excel.)

Step 2: Install the ExtendInsights Add-In

  1. Click Home in Excel.

  2. Click Add-ins, then select Get Add-ins.

  3. Search for ExtendInsights.

  4. Install ExtendInsights Excel Data Connector or ExtendInsights Financial Reporting (or both if you have licensed both apps)

Once installed, the ExtendInsights task pane will be available in Excel under the Data tab.

Step 3: Log in to ExtendInsights

After installation, open the ExtendInsights task pane in the Data tab and sign in.


What You Get with ExtendInsights

If your organization has subscribed to all ExtendInsights feature sets, you have access to:

  • Data Management features

    • Create and edit NetSuite records directly in Excel

  • Analytics features

    • Run NetSuite Saved Searches from Excel

    • Refresh data on demand or on a schedule

  • Financial Reporting

    • Live NetSuite data in Excel via Excel XAVI formulas

Each Data Management and Analytics feature set appears in its own Excel task pane, but they are installed using the same Excel add-in.

The Financial Reporting features require a separate add-in.


Get Started with ExtendInsights

After installing ExtendInsights, explore the following resources to get up to speed:

ExtendInsights for Data Management NetSuite

ExtendInsights for Analytics NetSuite

ExtendInsights Financial Reporting NetSuite

These guides cover common workflows, tips, and best practices.


Need Help?

If you run into issues during installation or login:

πŸ“Ž Please include as much detail as possible. Screenshots are always helpful.

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