Reading Excel Files with C++

[Memo]

So, I'm trying to import a C++ file directly to a 2 dimensional container in C++. I've found some information on doing it using the Borland C++ Compiler here:

http://www.jcmiras.net/jcm/item/4/

However, I don't know what type Variant is. Obviously it's a type that can hold different types but This is not part of the STL that I am familiar with. I see it used with a lot of MVC++ and BCB code. Is there a specific library I need to use this?

I would use .csv but the files I have contain " and , at time so it makes it a major hassle to parse the fields.

[InfiniteNothing]

Be a man and use fstream ;)

(I'm just guessing but I bet you need variant.h and probably the borland compiler. I've never done Borland though)

Are you trying to do anything that VB can't do? or is this some masochistic project?

[Memo]

Not Masochistic, just trying to write a program. I have the Borland Compiler (it's free on their site). As far as Variant.H is concerned, this isn't a STL file so I'm not sure where to get it?