Using Workbook Name Stored As A Variable
Jul 27, 2006
I am opening a workbook using a macro. I need to run a macro in the workbook I am opening when it opens. I have created a variable containing the workbook name but don't know how to use it to run the macro.
Dim WBName
WBName = ActiveWorkbook.Name
Application.Run _
"'DIST_91094_EDTABS_DIABETES CARE_07072006.xls'!aStartProcess"
'DIST_91094_EDTABS_DIABETES CARE_07072006.xls'! needs to be replaced by the name stored in WBName
aStartProcess is the name of the macro in that workbook I want to run.
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Feb 24, 2014
I have the following code, which executes just fine:
[Code].....
The problem is that I need to run this again in a different column, and the data is held in another sheet that I have given the variable StepTwo to.
I'm not sure of the syntax to do this. Basically - this is what I need the code to do:
[Code] ....
Understandably this is totally incorrect, but it's the best I can do to explain what I'm actually trying to do....
The two parts of SUMIF are both held in a workbook that I've given the variable "StepTwo" to. Both sets of data are also held on Sheet(1) of that workbook.
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Jul 27, 2009
how to achieve what I'll call "parameter driven" code where the "parameters" are variable names.
For example, in the following code... I'm looking for an answer to the question posed...
Sub Test_Sub()
Dim vX, vY, z
vX = 10
vY = "vX"
For z = 1 To 3
'This next line generates a Run-time error... But...
'=====================================
MsgBox z * vY '
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Jun 18, 2014
I have some code, in one part of it I am storing a number (between 1 and 8) as Integer. Is it possible to reference this variable to draw some rectangles on a sheet, sort of
"If MonitorDetail (this is the name of the variable) .value = 2 then
Here I place the code to draw the rectangle on the page. The macro currently stops at Monitordetail with a error telling me its a "Invalid Qualifier".
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Mar 30, 2007
I have a Macro that is stored in a specific workbook,"Projection Modeler.xls" the last line performed in this macro is the close workbooks without saving chages(this needs to be done due to the way this macro was written, and it would take too long to rewrite). If I would then like to reopen this workbook, and then rerun this macro, can I do this from inside the current macro (in a new sub routine, for instance), or do I have to write a macro outside of the workbook and then open the workbook and call the routine?
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Apr 7, 2007
I've successfully saved an array of string to a workbook name. How do I get it back out as an array of strings instead of as a "Variant/String"?
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Feb 2, 2009
Is it possible to use a "countif" function as part of a macro?
Here's the situation. In workbook "A", I want to look at a range of cells ("O19:O248") and count the number of times "apple" appears within that range. If "apple" appears 20 times, I would like the variable v_applecount to = 20 so that I can call that variable in workbook "B"
Note, I essentially want to do something like this in the Macro:
v_applecount = CountIf(O19:O248, "Apple")
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Mar 3, 2014
I have a spreadsheet where a user inputs a client name (ClientName). I will create a new Workbook with the ClientName along with the current date. 2014-03-03John Doe.xls
I am trying to now input data into 2014-03-03John Doe.xls by specifying it in VBA but I can't seem to reference it properly.
DateStr = Format(Date, "yyyy-mm-d")
Comment = Application.InputBox("Type in Client Name ", "File Name")
WBName = DateStr & Comment
Application.Workbooks(WBName).Sheets(1).Range(A2).Value = "QTY"
But it gives me an error.
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May 19, 2014
I have this code which opens another workbook and defines the two open workbooks as MainWkbk and NextWkbk:
Code:
Private Sub wbo()
'open file selected from dropdown on Macros tab and define the two open workbooks
Dim singlepath As String
[Code]....
This works great for going between the open workbooks within the same sub but I also need to be able to use MainWkbk/NextWkbk in another sub within the same module and cannot seem to get it to work!
I tried adding this to the top of the module;
Private MainWkbk As Workbook
Private NextWkbk As Workbook
but this doesn't work, it always says the variable is not set when in the next sub.
I also tried
wbo(Mainwkbk).Activate
within the next sub but this is not right either.
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Nov 11, 2011
I have an Active sheet which is
MySName = ActiveSheet.Name
Here MySName gives the active sheet name.
I require 1 more variable to take this MySName and assign it to a workbook name and make it is as .xls as i required this workbook name to be used later to close the workbook
For ex:
MySName = ActiveSheet.Name
this gives MySName =aaaa
Now i want like MyWBook = aaaa.xls
But aaaa i want it from variable as we cannot hardcode it.
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May 15, 2014
So I have a macro that is saving new excel files based on month and year. I want to assign a variable but I keep getting an error.
Here's what I have:
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Sub AssignVariables()
Dim Rebates as Workbook
Dim Master as Workbook
Dim month as string
[Code]....
The last two lines are the errors. I want to type in:
Rebates.Activate
Master.Activate
But the error occurs as it gets to the last two lines. By the way, all these two documents are open.
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Jul 2, 2014
I have a Macro that opens a closed file to VLookup some info and pull it to my spreadsheet then close that workbook. the problem I have run into is writing the Macro correctly so if I were to change the file name of the workbook I am running the macro with that it will still use the range declared for the workbook. I have colored the file path that I want to dim in Blue so that it will be easier to see what im trying to do. here is my current macro that works perfectly unless I save my current workbook under a different file name...
Sub Button7_Click()
Sheets("Sheet1").Unprotect "Password"
Workbooks.Open Filename:="\NDGI-SPARE-1UsersownerDocuments2014Vom ResultsVomResults.csv"
Dim c As Range
[Code] .....
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Oct 20, 2009
I have a string variable contacting a file.
I want to set a workbook variable to this file, WITHOUT actually opening it!
ie:
DIM wb as Workbook
DIM filenm as String
filenm = "C: empdata.xls"
set workbook = filenm
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So I know this won't work, but is there anyway around it? (bearing in mind I don't want to open the file!
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Dec 3, 2007
how to set up a global varable over a workbook? Incognito439
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Jan 4, 2008
In conjuction with a previous request I've tried to create my own vba code (actually amend existing code i have) but its failing........ whats wrong??
Sub Retail_1_Xfer()
Dim NextRow As Long, Isht As Worksheet, Lsht As Worksheet
Application. ScreenUpdating = False
Set Isht = Worksheets("Retail Team 1")
Set Lsht = Worksheets("Raw Data")
NextRow = Lsht. Cells(Rows.Count, 2).End(xlUp).Row + 1 'next empty row in col A
Lsht.Range("A" & NextRow).Value = Isht.Range("A9").Value
Lsht.Range("B" & NextRow).Value = Isht.Range("A4").Value
Lsht.Range("C" & NextRow).Value = Isht.Range("B9").Value
Lsht.Range("D" & NextRow).Value = Isht.Range("N3").Value
Lsht.Range("E" & NextRow).Value = Isht.Range("N2").Value
Lsht.Range("F" & NextRow).Value = Isht.Range("BJ9").Value
End Sub
I think its got something to do with the fact that the worksheet " Retail Team 1 " is in another workbook
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Feb 18, 2008
Ive just finished writing a macro that copies data from different parts of one workbook into a new workbook. However after doing all that my boss now informs me that the first workbook will be renamed regularly.
Is there a way adding a reference to a workbook that is not dependant on the name? Possibly declare it as a variable at the beginning or something? The indexing is not possible either as they might have multiple Spreadsheets open at any one time.
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May 28, 2014
I just started venturing into VBA. I'm trying to pull the data from a different workbook that will have the previous month as the sheet's name. I can't get the dynamic part of the code.
[Code] .....
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Jul 14, 2014
I am trying to open a workbook, assign it a variable and use that variable later. here is what i have
[Code] ......
When I try to activate it later on in another procedure using:
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I receive an "Automation Error"
I have tried declaring it as a public variable, even a global variable and cannot get this to work.
All I'm really wanting to do is open a workbook (where the name will change depending on the book being opened), assign that workbook a variable name, and use it later in the code.
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Jan 28, 2014
I need to reference a different workbook in a while loop. Each iteration, PopFive increases by 3, as I want to pull the numbers of every third row. How does the syntax of the line go after the " ! "?
[Code] ......
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Dec 22, 2011
Ive wrote some code that goes into a workbook. This code then opens up a "master" workbook which has 18 blank tabs in it and then proceeds to open up 18 other named workbooks one at a time and copy some date from these workbooks to the master (i.e workbook 1's data goes to the master workbook on tab "1".)
I have this working no problem but here is my snag.
The workbook name changes every week to correspond with the date (i.e 1_14DEC2011.xls then 1_21DEC2011.xls).
Ideally id like to be able to create a variable for the latter half of the filename so that i can apply this variable to each filepath but i cant quite get it to work.
A small sample of my code is below (and yes i know it is very blunt but so is my knowledge at this stage!)
Code:
Sub collate()
Application.ScreenUpdating = False
Application.Calculation = xlCalculationManual
[Code]....
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Nov 29, 2012
I have a challenge with Vlookups!
I have one workbook called Ratecards, which contains various tabs which are named based on a client code. e.g. ABC02
I then have another workbook which has employees in column B and the client code in C3.
The current Vlookup is =VLOOKUP(B8,'[ratecards.xlsx]ABC02'!$A$5:$N$168,4,false) which works fine for one client.
I want to substitute the ABC02 in the vlookup for cell ref C3, as the contents of C3 is variable and I want it to tell the sheet which ratecard to refer to.
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Jan 27, 2008
about variable lifetime/scope in a workbook. Basically I have a Class Module that I set up in the Workbook_Open() event as follows:
Private Sub Workbook_Open()
Set CurrentClient = New CClient
End Sub
Once the workbook is open the user can select their "client" and all properties/methods for that "client" are available throughout the workbook until they close it, and it all works fine. However, whilst developing I'm obviously making lots of changes to the code, and every time I do the object is no longer available in memory.
I've tried manually running the Workbook_Open event after I make a code change, and even put in a button with the same code, but whatever I do the object won't remain in memory until I close & reopen the workbook. It's so frustrating having to close & reopen the whole workbook every time I want to test a code change I've made!
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Mar 16, 2008
I need to create a formula or code which will return the value of cell d16 from an external and unopened workbook, where that external workbook's file name, directory and sheet names are provided within cells (able to be updated) of the current workbook. I have downloaded the add-in for INDIRECT.EXT but either being unfamiliar with this function or that I'm barking up the wrong tree all I'm getting is #REF!
And to add to my problem, I was hoping to use this formula / code within an excel table embedded in a word document.
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Apr 11, 2008
I have a workbook with a field that contains the users name in cell B1. The first time the user opens the workbook, they put their name in this cell. Is there a way that that name can be saved to disk outside of the workbook in the same directory as the workbook is saved and a formula be put in workbook.open so that it will go get this name variable and insert it in B1 so the user doesn't have to enter their name each time.
I now have them putting their name in and saving the workbook which works until I send out an upgrade. Then they have to type in their name again.
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Jul 11, 2007
This is the code after editing to make it more clear
Public Sub 1()
BookA= activeworkbook. name
BookB=Application.Workbooks.Add
Workbook(BookB).activate
End Sub
Public Sub 2()
BookB=Activeworkbook.name
With BookB. sheets(1)
.range("A1")=BookA.sheets(1).range("B1")
End Sub()
At the end of public sub 1, BookB is the active workbook. What I want to do in public sub 2 is to copy some data from BookA to BookB. Unfortunately, when moving from public sub 1 to public sub 2, BookA needs to be defined again. The code above is the code that I use in my add-ins. I figured out for non add-ins code I can define BookA with thisworkbook.name when BookB is active as I before work with BookA. This does not apply for add-ins as thisworkbook will refer to my add-ins code. Is there anyway of keeping definition of BookA is constant from one public sub to another public sub? This is simplified code. In fact, I can't merge public sub 2 with public sub 1 due to some reason which I don't say it here.
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Jul 16, 2007
Back to coding in VBA after long months of Matlab, and banging my head around this simple code snippet:
Sub openfile(FilePath)
Dim myWBk As New Workbook
'Now open Form
myWbk=Workbooks.Open(FilePath)
End Sub
This returns a nasty error "Activex Component couldn't create object". It opens the file given by FilePath though. What I would like is to assign the open workbook to the myWbk variable, such that it is easier to work with.
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May 7, 2014
In my VBA macro, it copies data from this.workbook, and paste to another "destination" workbook. That destination workbook must be opened first before the macro is run.
Within the Macro code, I had to specify the exact name of the workbook which the data is pasted to.
The problem is that the exact name of that workbook which it paste to changes every week.
Is there any method where my macro can be changed and updated with the name of the destination workbook each week without manually opening and editing the code. The user of this.workbook is not technical enough to edit and maintain the macro each week
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Feb 12, 2010
I have a closed workbook with data in 12 columns. I have an other workbook where I choose a column and the formula needs to return the sum of the data from column 1 to the chosen column, in a given row. I can't use INDIRECT or SUMIF because of the closed workbook, so I'll probably need a formula using sumproduct, but I can't find a solution on the net.
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Aug 22, 2014
I want to make a range variable ("testrange") that I can use to define a range of non-continuous cells and then use that range variable to select that range of cells in different worksheets within the same workbook.
I tried the below code (simply coloring cells red), but get an error when I try to select "testrange" after moving to the next worksheet.
[Code] .....
The next worksheet is also supposed to have the same range of cells colored red, but I can only get it to work on the first active sheet.
I would like to avoid having to repeatedly rebuild the range I want selected each time I move to a different worksheet.
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Sep 15, 2006
I am having trouble getting a macro to open a specific file from an open workbook in the same folder based on the current path of the open file. The application is this... I have two files in the same folder. The first is for data entry and it contains a macro button that will open the second which is a template to which the data in the first will be copied. I can easily do this with a fixed path to the second file, however, I would like to be able to move or copy the folder containing these files to other locations or computers without having to change the path each time. I would like to base the path to the second file minus the file name on the first (already open file) path. Assuming that the first file containing the desired macro button is already open, here is one of many of my attempts...
Workbooks.Open " ActiveWorkbook.PathJob Tracker -.xls"
Assuming the second file is the active workbook, I achieved a similar path assignment when saving the file...
ActiveWorkbook.SaveAs "Application.Path/Jobs Active/" & "Job Tracker -" & Range(" '[Job Tracker -.xls]Specifications'!$A$6").Value
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