What does your app need in order to import Excel data into a Mendix app?

To import Excel data into a Mendix app effectively, having the Excel Importer module from the Marketplace is essential. This module provides pre-built components and functionality specifically designed to handle Excel file parsing, data extraction, and import processes, streamlining the integration of Excel data into your application.

The Excel Importer module simplifies the development process by offering ready-made tools that establish the required configurations and mappings needed to accurately transform Excel data into the Mendix data model. It also handles different Excel formats and complex data structures, allowing developers to focus on other aspects of the application rather than building these functionalities from scratch.

The other options, such as having a custom microflow or an Excel file template, can support the data import process but do not address the core requirement. A web service connector is geared towards integrating external services rather than handling local file imports and thus would not assist in importing Excel data directly into the app.