How to call Excel macro from PHP/MySQL

[Kelvin Stott]

Hello,

I have written a standalone Excel application including a VBA macro called 'GetImage()' that creates and exports image files to a given folder on the server. Currently the macro can be initiated manually by clicking on a button within Excel, however I would like to know if it is possible to call/initiate this macro automatically (on demand) from PHP/MySQL?

Are there any simple PHP/MySQL commands or plug-ins that can:

1. Open a named Excel file stored on the server?
2. Call a named macro within Excel once the Excel file is open?

Many thanks indeed for any help!

Best regards,
Kelvin