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Default Storing Variables

Todd,

The first thing you do with a variable in a module is to Dim it.
When the module is reopened, it Dims the variable, setting it to zero or ""
So there is no way that you can store variables in a module.

HTH
Henry


"Todd Huttenstine" wrote in message
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So is there not a way to store them in a module?

"J.E. McGimpsey" wrote in message
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I'd recommend adding a worksheet to your workbook and store the
variables there. You can set the worksheet's .Visible property to
xlVeryHidden so that users won't know about it.

Then when your workbook starts, load the variables from the
worksheet using the Workbook_Open() event and write them back before
closing with the Workbook_BeforeClose event (or more frequently).


In article ,
"Todd Huttenstine" wrote:

Hey guys,

I always use cells in a sheet to store variables, usualy the active

sheet.
However, I am finding that as I create more and more programs and

attempt to
expand them for more usability, that I am running into problems where

my
variables are getting in the way. In most cases, in order for me to

expand
usability/features of my programs, I am having to move my variables so

the
code I write does not overwrite them. This takes time because I have

to
then go all through the entire code and specifiy the new cell location

of
the variable. This increases the probability that I will make a

mistake,
and then my code will not work.

There has to be some other way or alternative...
Is there anyway I can store variables in a module or something in the

actual
VBA code instead of cells in a worksheet. I still will use some cells

in a
worksheet to store variables(theres no way around that), but I would

also
like to have them stored in a module or something in my actual VBA

code.

For instance, I have a value in cell A1 that changes based on certain
conditions, and I use this value as a reference for other functions in

my
VBA code. Is there a way to have this value(variable) stored

somewhere
in a
module where I can simply reference that module variable instead of

always
having to reference the actual cell to find the value? This way if I

need
to put something in cell A1, I can without having to move the variable

in
cell A1 and then having to go all throughout my code and re-specifiy

where
to look for that variable.

I hope this is clear.