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Excel Programing / VBE - Good Books?
I'm familiar with traditional-language programing (old Pascal hacker,
way back when that term implied white witches) and want to get up to speed with Excel programing and, because I assume it's the foundation underneath, Visual Basic. Is there a good, find it at Borders book that covers the mainstream Excel/VBE techniques without wasting many pages on programer-newbie stuff like "this is what a function is," "this is what a variable is" explanantions? ...rainy weekend. Thought I'd try to dive in while I can. Tnx. Jim Redfield ------------------------------------------------ ~~ Message posted from http://www.ExcelTip.com/ ~~ View and post usenet messages directly from http://www.ExcelForum.com/ |
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Excel Programing / VBE - Good Books?
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jimredfield wrote: I'm familiar with traditional-language programing (old Pascal hacker, way back when that term implied white witches) and want to get up to speed with Excel programing and, because I assume it's the foundation underneath, Visual Basic. Is there a good, find it at Borders book that covers the mainstream Excel/VBE techniques without wasting many pages on programer-newbie stuff like "this is what a function is," "this is what a variable is" explanantions? ..rainy weekend. Thought I'd try to dive in while I can. Tnx. Best two I know of: "Excel 2002 Power Programming with VBA" by John Walkenbach "Excel 2002 VBA Programmer's Reference" by Bovey, Bullen, Green and Rosenberg The first is probably more what you're looking for, but they're both worthwhile. See more at Debra Dalgliesh's site: http://www.contextures.on.ca/tiptech.htmls |
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Excel Programing / VBE - Good Books?
I would say the second is more what is sought (1 chapter primer, then into
the topics), but agree both are good. -- Regards, Tom Ogilvy J.E. McGimpsey wrote in message ... In article , jimredfield wrote: I'm familiar with traditional-language programing (old Pascal hacker, way back when that term implied white witches) and want to get up to speed with Excel programing and, because I assume it's the foundation underneath, Visual Basic. Is there a good, find it at Borders book that covers the mainstream Excel/VBE techniques without wasting many pages on programer-newbie stuff like "this is what a function is," "this is what a variable is" explanantions? ..rainy weekend. Thought I'd try to dive in while I can. Tnx. Best two I know of: "Excel 2002 Power Programming with VBA" by John Walkenbach "Excel 2002 VBA Programmer's Reference" by Bovey, Bullen, Green and Rosenberg The first is probably more what you're looking for, but they're both worthwhile. See more at Debra Dalgliesh's site: http://www.contextures.on.ca/tiptech.htmls |
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Excel Programing / VBE - Good Books?
Welcome to the friendly computer language of the new millineum! As a former
PASCAL programmer, I fell right in with VB. C and C- and C flat is the programmers choice, but I don't want to get that deep. Hey, VB gets real deep, and even a doofus like me can understand it. You're right, Excel VBA is a great way to start with Visual Basic. For one thing, it comes with one of the best ever applications at no extra charge. The books are great, but you might want to update your Excel installation to make sure that it includes VBA help. That's not part of the standard installation. Also, many web resources are available, especially if you want to skip the variable, loop, if-then tedium. I must say, however, a little review doesn't hurt. Visual Basic is available in lots of other applications. The main difference you'll notice between PASCAL and VB is the Object, Methods, Properties aspect. You'll like this. Have a good rainy weekend! Oh, yeah. "The Definitive Guide to Excel VBA" by Micheal Kofler. Written in German and translated, so the text is a little odd, but a very good book. "jimredfield" wrote in message ... I'm familiar with traditional-language programing (old Pascal hacker, way back when that term implied white witches) and want to get up to speed with Excel programing and, because I assume it's the foundation underneath, Visual Basic. Is there a good, find it at Borders book that covers the mainstream Excel/VBE techniques without wasting many pages on programer-newbie stuff like "this is what a function is," "this is what a variable is" explanantions? ..rainy weekend. Thought I'd try to dive in while I can. Tnx. Jim Redfield ------------------------------------------------ ~~ Message posted from http://www.ExcelTip.com/ ~~ View and post usenet messages directly from http://www.ExcelForum.com/ |
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My wife's a programmer's widow once again. Bought the Walenbach book
(couldn't find the Bovey, Bullen..., or the Kofler). Thanks again to you all for your prompt help. - Jim ------------------------------------------------ ~~ Message posted from http://www.ExcelTip.com/ ~~ View and post usenet messages directly from http://www.ExcelForum.com/ |
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