Updating remote excel over shared network drive from Appian

Question

Hi, 
 We have an excel file in shared network drive (x drive) which we need to update as per some business logic in Appian. We dont need the file to be stored in Appian. Is there any way (eg. plug-in function / smart service / connected system), through which we can update the remote excel file? 
 
 Thanks, 
 Sudip

Shubham Aware · Answer

You cannot directly update an Excel file on a shared network drive from within Appian because Appian does not have native access to external file shares. Neither built-in smart services, nor plug-ins. RPA can do this but you need explore on it.