Pause a Macro?
 

I have written a program that looks up a range on one worksheet based off
certain data like the word "incorrect", if it is "incorrect" I store that
range in a variable called MyRange. What I want to do is using that range
tell the user please update this cell with the correct formula, then turn
control over to the spreadsheet so they can type in a formula, and then after
they hit enter, return control to the program to continue execution. At first
I used an input box, but I don't like they way it works. So is it possible to
Pause execution and then wait for a cell to update. Is there some sort of
afterupdate feature? I know you can write a Private Sub object_afterupdate()
procedure, but this only works with form object. Any help would be great.
Thanks.

Pause a Macro?
 

You could split your macro into two pieces.

The user starts the first part, then hits the stop.
Then the user will have to initiate the second portion.

(or use the inputbox to grab your info and keep going)

Jimbo wrote:

I have written a program that looks up a range on one worksheet based off
certain data like the word "incorrect", if it is "incorrect" I store that
range in a variable called MyRange. What I want to do is using that range
tell the user please update this cell with the correct formula, then turn
control over to the spreadsheet so they can type in a formula, and then after
they hit enter, return control to the program to continue execution. At first
I used an input box, but I don't like they way it works. So is it possible to
Pause execution and then wait for a cell to update. Is there some sort of
afterupdate feature? I know you can write a Private Sub object_afterupdate()
procedure, but this only works with form object. Any help would be great.
Thanks.

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Dave Peterson

Pause a Macro?
 

You can't do it in the manner that you asked, but you can input the
formula into an InputBox statement.

You say you tried an InputBox and didn't like the way it worked.
I think you should give a better indication of what was wrong with it.
You are not going to have program control during a manual entry
other than through an InputBox which is waiting on your entry.

I have doubts about your
wanting someone to change a formula as opposed to at least giving
them a choice of what is wanted and generating the correct formula
for them, after all you are using a program.
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HTH,
David McRitchie, Microsoft MVP - Excel [site changed Nov. 2001]
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"Jimbo" wrote in message ...
I have written a program that looks up a range on one worksheet based off
certain data like the word "incorrect", if it is "incorrect" I store that
range in a variable called MyRange. What I want to do is using that range
tell the user please update this cell with the correct formula, then turn
control over to the spreadsheet so they can type in a formula, and then after
they hit enter, return control to the program to continue execution. At first
I used an input box, but I don't like they way it works. So is it possible to
Pause execution and then wait for a cell to update. Is there some sort of
afterupdate feature? I know you can write a Private Sub object_afterupdate()
procedure, but this only works with form object. Any help would be great.
Thanks.