If you start with a new workbook, start the macro recorder and then File |
Open and select the file and then choose the settings in the text import
wizard etc., etc., you will end up with two files - the original workbook
you started with will contain the macro but will otherwise remain unchanged.

So, each time you need to create a new file from the import, you will have
to open the file with the macro within it, and then run the macro, and it
will repeat the same actions giving you another file which you can File |
Save As and then close to save the file with a different name. All you will
need to do is open this "Master Import" file and then invoke the macro, and
the file is thus independent of the new file you are creating with the
import.

You could choose to save the macro in Personal.xls, so that it will be
constantly available to you. In this situation you will just invoke the
macro and it will create a new file.

Personally, I prefer the first option, but really it's up to you.

Hope this helps.

Pete

"Bryan" wrote in message
...
What's the best practice for saving the macro in excel for future use?
Thanks,

"Pete_UK" wrote:

You can record a macro while you do it once. Then in future you can just
run
the macro again. You may need to edit the macro slightly if the filename
differs each time.

Hope this helps.

Pete

"Bryan" wrote in message
...
I'm importing raw data into excel and using fixed width import settings
have
everything looking the way I need it, but how can I save those settings
so
I
don't have to make changes three times a week? If anyone has a
suggestion
please reply..thanks!