I don't think you can set the extended properties manually. I would suggest
recording the action of making the query. Then use the article referenced
to see how to mdoify the connection string (in the recorded macro) to add
the extended properties. I haven't done it, but that is what I would try.

If that doesn't work, then I guess you would have to go to ADO as in the
article.

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Regards,
Tom Ogilvy

"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi Tom,

Thank you for your time and effect, much appreciated.

I think the area of programming is a step too far for me.

In your reply you said you didn't really know what I was trying to
achieve,
basically it was this:

I have a master spreadsheet which imports data from several Excel
spreadsheets via the "Import External Data" option, the error I was
getting
was NULL cells, which I now know is due to mixed data types.

I can follow the registry fix but have now idea how to add the connection
string (If this is the right terminology to use) due to the liminations of
the Jet Driver.

You state the code is added in the marco field but no marco's are used for
this import only the "Refresh" option.

I hope this makes sense.

Thanks





"Tom Ogilvy" wrote:

Perhas that answer was too quick since I don't really know what you are
doing. Perhaps invest some time reading this link and see if you can
adapt
it:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;257819

This was in the original link as well. (there is a second link there
you
might want to check as well).

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Regards,
Tom Ogilvy

"Jeff" wrote in message
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Hi Tom,

Does this code get copied into the "Visual Basic Editor" area of
Excel?

Thanks

Jeff



"Tom Ogilvy" wrote:

There is sample code in the thread to which I posted a link.
Perhaps
you
should look at that. Otherwise, I guess I don't know what you are
doing.

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Regards,
Tom Ogilvy

"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Thanks Tom for the post. I'm still at a lost to know how to add
the
connection string:
Setting "IMEX=1" in the Extended Properties section of the
connection string.

Where do I add these statements? I'm sorry but I'm a complete
amateur
at
this and would be grateful for an idiot guide.

Thanks

"Jeff" wrote:

I'm trying to import data from several Excel files into one
single
workbook
but having a problem with blank cells. I now understand this is
due
to
mixed
data types.

I 've updated my registry key to Zero "TypeGuessRows" What I
don't
understand is the connection string which needs the following
statement
adding "IMEX=1" please can someone give me an idots guide how I
go
about
this!

Where / how do I add the statement, is it within Excel ?

Thanks in advance.