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Keeping track of code
This isn't a programming question, but it's something I've been thinking
about lately: How does everybody keep track of subs/functions/applications they've written? Sometimes I find myself needing a solution to a problem I *know* I've solved before, but then I can't find it. So I have to look through everything, search online for the solution, etc. Frustrating... and not terribly efficient. |
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For me - I have a special workbook.
Each sheet has a catagory name and any code for that catagory is put on that sheet. I use a (moving) Index sheet to list all the sheet names and use it to navigate between sheets. I also include links to web sites. My workbook now has about 100 worksheets and continues to grow. -- steveB Remove "AYN" from email to respond "Eric White" wrote in message ... This isn't a programming question, but it's something I've been thinking about lately: How does everybody keep track of subs/functions/applications they've written? Sometimes I find myself needing a solution to a problem I *know* I've solved before, but then I can't find it. So I have to look through everything, search online for the solution, etc. Frustrating... and not terribly efficient. |
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Eric,
(1) I use a variation of Chip Pearson's code for exporting modules for each workbook that I create that contains code (each workbook having its own subdirectory for the modules). Then, I use StartFindFiles or Folders to search for keywords ("containing text"). http://www.cpearson.com/excel/vbe.htm Exporting All Modules In A Project (2) I also have a workbook that contains a worksheet with an alphabetical index listing various issues that I have researched. This sheet contains hyperlinks to text files that contain code snippets or hyperlinks to Internet sources (Google, WebSites, etc.). I then search by keyword and fill a ListBox; selecting an item in the ListBox brings me to the appropriate hyperlinks. Any time that I encounter a subject that may prove useful in the future, I store that information for later perusal. Not 100% foolproof, but I rarely spend excessive time re-researching topics that I've seen before. Paul ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How does everybody keep track of subs/functions/applications they've written? |
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Great question.
Many times my prior "solutions" would be better off scrapped, my learning curve has been so steep the past couple years. I just look at my old solutions and say "what was I THINKING?!" I look forward to the day when my own re-usable code is worth re-using. wrote in message ... Eric, (1) I use a variation of Chip Pearson's code for exporting modules for each workbook that I create that contains code (each workbook having its own subdirectory for the modules). Then, I use StartFindFiles or Folders to search for keywords ("containing text"). http://www.cpearson.com/excel/vbe.htm Exporting All Modules In A Project (2) I also have a workbook that contains a worksheet with an alphabetical index listing various issues that I have researched. This sheet contains hyperlinks to text files that contain code snippets or hyperlinks to Internet sources (Google, WebSites, etc.). I then search by keyword and fill a ListBox; selecting an item in the ListBox brings me to the appropriate hyperlinks. Any time that I encounter a subject that may prove useful in the future, I store that information for later perusal. Not 100% foolproof, but I rarely spend excessive time re-researching topics that I've seen before. Paul ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How does everybody keep track of subs/functions/applications they've written? |
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Maybe a freeware program like TreePad Lite could be a good solution.
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