For some, the idea of designing products with an Excel spreadsheet may seem far-fetched. How can a spreadsheet have anything to do with the design process? A spreadsheet contains only rows and columns of data, right? There is no doubt that spreadsheet data will never replace feature-based geometric modeling. However, a spreadsheet can perfectly complement the parameterization of a part model where several configurations are anticipated. In this blog, we will explore the different Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA solutions that use a spreadsheet to simplify the creation and management of a group of similar parts, commonly called a component family.