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Frankvk
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3 years ago
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Use xlsm as a data source

Hi, Is there a way to use excel files containing macro's 'xlsm' as a data source ? Or an alternative ? Thanks in advance, Sincerely, Frank
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    Frankvk
    3 years ago

    Hi AAB,

     

    Thanks for the reply, that's what I thought.

    The problem is the xlsm is a 'masterdata' file, linked to others files with loads of data.

    I use VBA in the file to link files & filter the data I don't need.

    However I resolved it by adding another vba script in the that copies all and paste value in a new file which I then can use as a datasource.

     

    Thanks again !

    Regards, Frank

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AAB
Regular Contributor
3 years ago

Hi Frank,

with macro's, I doubt that, but with excel yes. Nevertheless, you could use scripting?

 

Kind regards,

AAB

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    Frankvk
    New Contributor
    3 years ago

    Hi AAB,

     

    Thanks for the reply, that's what I thought.

    The problem is the xlsm is a 'masterdata' file, linked to others files with loads of data.

    I use VBA in the file to link files & filter the data I don't need.

    However I resolved it by adding another vba script in the that copies all and paste value in a new file which I then can use as a datasource.

     

    Thanks again !

    Regards, Frank

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      AAB
      Regular Contributor
      3 years ago

      Hi Frankvk   Happy for you that you found a solution! 😉

       

      Kind regards,

      AAB