http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=138621
XL: Macro Code to Check Whether a File Is Already Open

http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=291295
XL2002: Macro Code to Check Whether a File Is Already Open

http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=213383
XL2000: Macro Code to Check Whether a File Is Already Open

http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=184982
WD97: VBA Function to Check If File or Document Is Open


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Regards,
Tom Ogilvy

"Mats Nilsson" wrote in message
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Hi all,
In a vba routine a specific workbook has to be opened, but if it´s already
open (by another user) it shouldn´t be opened as read-only. Instead i will
interrupt the routine and give a msg "the file is already opened by
another
user, the routine is interrupted". I cant find a method to check if the
file
is open.
I have a similar question when updating PowerPoint slides from Excel. In
that case I will check if a specific power-point is opened.
Thanks in advance
Regards
Mats
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