How to Create a Window into an External Excel

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I'm using Excel 365, and trying to display a window on an Excel sheet that shows the real-time data stored in an external file.

I've tried using Insert > Object > Create from File [Link to File] -- while this results in a window appearing, it shows nothing inside.

See this screen shot Screenshot or see attached image for what I've done and what I'm getting.

Anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to get this to work?
 

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