Hi , Since i dont have admin rights on the unix machine , i simply copied the Spreadsheet/ParseExcel/Simple.pm in my current directory now i am using the code like use lib "./Spreadsheet/ParseExcel"; but it is throwing error in locating the ovject methods like sheet or read - Error:Can't locate object method "sheets" via package "Plan.xls" at convert.pl line 34 is it possible to use this module without actually having admin rights by just copying the .pm file ? please help me. thanks vp