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Predictive Model Needs Macro Timer!
I've created a real-time predictive model engine using excel as the platform. I use a real-time database built inside excel using part static data and part live data through a real-time DDE feed from a third party. I have no problem running macros that update any of my databases containing data for one day and up (Weekly, Monthly, etc.). However, I now need to build 6 more real-time databases in excel with Time Intervals LESS than 1 day. This means Intra-Day updates of the data using the update Macros. Doing this manually would be a real pain and not very practical to boot. I need to update these new databases in real-time at SPECIFIC time intervals (i.e., 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 2 hours, and 4 hours) and I don't want to have to sit in front of the computer running manual macros all day long. I need a way to execute the macros responsible for doing the database updates *every “X “number of minutes* WITHOUT having that sheet containing the macro in state condition (i.e., active and visible on screen). So, I need a *“Macro Timer”* of sorts that will run in the background at fixed time intervals while allowing me to continue working in other excel sheets/workbooks. Possible - or Pipe Dream? Thanks a bunch! MacroOnTime -- MacroOnTime ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MacroOnTime's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...o&userid=24167 View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread...hreadid=377955 |
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Predictive Model Needs Macro Timer!
Hello MacroOnTime, You need an API Timer. I have the macro code for this. This will run i the background and allow you to work on other things. However, th workbook must remain Open for the timer to work since it is called fro VBA. If this will work for you, contact me via e-mail and I can e-mai the code to you. Please include the version of Office you are using. M e-mail is . Sincerely, Leith Ros -- Leith Ros ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Leith Ross's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...fo&userid=1846 View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread.php?threadid=37795 |
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Predictive Model Needs Macro Timer!
Try this link from ExcelTip Simon http://www.exceltip.com/st/Execute_C...n_VBA/763.html -- Simon Lloyd ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Simon Lloyd's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...fo&userid=6708 View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread...hreadid=377955 |
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Predictive Model Needs Macro Timer!
Nope avoid OnTime and stick with api SetTimer http://www.cpearson.com/excel/ontime.htm -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam Simon Lloyd wrote : Try this link from ExcelTip Simon http://www.exceltip.com/st/Execute_C..._Using_Timer_i n_VBA/763.html |
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