from ironxl import *

# Load the Excel workbook
workbook = WorkBook.Load("sample.xls")
worksheet = workbook.WorkSheets[0]

# Create freeze pane from column(A-B) and row(1-3)
worksheet.CreateFreezePane(2, 3)

# Overwriting freeze or split pane to column(A-E) and row(1-5) as well as applying prescroll
# The column will show E, G, ... and the row will show 5, 8, ...
worksheet.CreateFreezePane(5, 5, 6, 7)

# Save changes with the created freeze panes
workbook.SaveAs("createFreezePanes.xls")

# Remove all existing freeze or split pane
worksheet.RemovePane()