limit or deny opening other files
 

Hello,
I have an excel file witch is used in a production environment.
It gives all necessary info to the operators. But they use this file also to
open all kind of other files.
Is there any way to deny or limit this event ?
I know about onkey and hiding toolbars but this doesn't give a simple
solution.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Alain

limit or deny opening other files
 

I had a similar situation and used a login-type procedure when the workbook was opened - with a different password for different levels of access. The status of the logged-on person was then recorded into a 'veryhidden' sheet (could also be written to the registry). You could then use this to disable whatever macros you wish - and even place an open event into the other file(s) so they make sure they are only opened when the main workbook is open and by the correct level of person
I actually hid various buttons dependant upon who logged on - so the user would not even be tempted !