Prompting User For File Input

Nov 7, 2006

I want to do is prompt the user for an Excel file and then insert it as a new worksheet as sheet 2. Also, if possible I would like the imported file to insert to the right of sheet 1. Anyone know how to do this or at least know some parts of this problem.

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Filepath = "..."
name = Application.GetOpenFilename(FileFilter:="Excel Files *.xls* (*.xls*),",)
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Automation error

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VB:

Option Explicit
Private Sub UserForm_Initialize()
Me.Choices.List = Array("Choice 1", "Choice 2")
End Sub
Private Sub GoButton_Click()
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[Code]....

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Sub Macro1()
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Step 2: If yes, run the macro
Step 3: If no, prompt the user with a msgbox of Retry/Cancel.
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Dim UserResponse As Integer

On Error Resume Next
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This exact code is kicking an error
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Begin Invent
1000
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End Invent
User input or
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Compressor Database.jpg

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w/o the quotes.

I've attached an example workbook.
Here's the formula thus far:

Sub SelectRangeBox()
Dim rnBody As Range
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Do
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Actuall maybe my thread should be Titled. user selected cell range displayed in input box save to cell as a text value.

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or

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