jasonrogena / jasonrogena/php-excel-reader

infinite loop on import

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Description

```
What steps will reproduce the problem?
1. Read in the attached file
2. Get PHP Notice:

Undefined index: in Excel.php on line 196

(i renamed the library to Excel.php)

What is the expected output? What do you see instead?
The webserver times out since the script is in a tailspin.

Please provide any additional information below.
I've attached the excel file I'm using.

```

Original issue reported on code.google.com by `j...@artworksdesign.com` on 9 Oct 2009 at 6:50

Attachments:
- [sample_invoices.xls](https://storage.googleapis.com/google-code-attachments/php-excel-reader/issue-45/comment-0/sample_invoices.xls)

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the import with the attached sample_invoices.xls file and inspect Excel.php around line 196, where the undefined-index notice is reported. Trace the import loop to identify why the webserver times out; done means the sample file imports without the notice or an infinite loop.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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