Re: $$Excel-Macros$$ Open Worksheet if Filepath verified

2011-11-18 Thread Sam Mathai Chacko
Can't comment without looking at the actual files, but hope the workbook you are trying to open is an excel 2003- version, and that you have modified the .xlsm above to xls Sam On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 2:02 AM, TAschefler wrote: > Thanks Sam and Paul for the responses. > > I actually found code

Re: $$Excel-Macros$$ Open Worksheet if Filepath verified

2011-11-17 Thread TAschefler
Thanks Sam and Paul for the responses. I actually found code on a site that will do exactly what i am looking for. It verifies username and forces macros as well. The code works great when I test it out on my computer...(using Excel 2010/WIN7). When I set up for an employees computer (he is usin

Re: $$Excel-Macros$$ Open Worksheet if Filepath verified

2011-11-14 Thread Sam Mathai Chacko
And for that you could use ENVIRON$("USERNAME") Regards, Sam On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 6:58 PM, Paul Schreiner wrote: > If you want to tie it to the WORKSTATION, then here's what I'd suggest: > > First, send him a file that contains the macro: > > Sub auto_open() > If (Sheets(1).Range("A1").Va

Re: $$Excel-Macros$$ Open Worksheet if Filepath verified

2011-11-14 Thread Paul Schreiner
If you want to tie it to the WORKSTATION, then here's what I'd suggest: First, send him a file that contains the macro: Sub auto_open()     If (Sheets(1).Range("A1").Value = "") Then Range("A1").Value = Environ$("computername") End Sub and have him save it and return it to you (that will give y

Re: $$Excel-Macros$$ Open Worksheet if Filepath verified

2011-11-14 Thread dguillett1
Be advised that this approach would only prevent "Aggies" or people who don't know how to use excel, from seeing all sheets even if protected with VERYhidden thru code. Suggest each have their own workbook and you get data as needed from it thru a macro. Don Guillett SalesAid Software dguill