I have a function that returns a list of codes (comma seperated) from
database and i want to use that list as a data validation criteria.

Can anyone tell me the best way of doing it

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First:
you need to create a database query via Data/Import
(this creates worksheet level name on the query sheet.)

If DV and QT are not on the same sheet:
create a Name for that range
(either at workbook level or in the worksheet
that holds the data validation)

Then:
assign the name as the source for the list in datavalidation.






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sean2000 wrote :


I have a function that returns a list of codes (comma seperated) from
a database and i want to use that list as a data validation criteria.

Can anyone tell me the best way of doing it?

Not quite KIC, use as list formula:
=INDIRECT("MyQuerysheet!MyQueryName") should work, no need to add
another name.

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Thx!

good idea. never thought of that.


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DM Unseen wrote :

Not quite KIC, use as list formula:
=INDIRECT("MyQuerysheet!MyQueryName") should work, no need to add
another name.

DM Unseen

A function which returns a comma separated list would not work with indirect
or a defined name for the list option of Data Validation in my experience.



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Not quite KIC, use as list formula:
=INDIRECT("MyQuerysheet!MyQueryName") should work, no need to add
another name.

DM Unseen

Thanks for the replies

I wanted to avoid using the Data / Import way cause it seems like yo
need a dsn set up for that database and i've been using adodb to avoi
using a dsn.

Basically ive got a function called getPhases() which takes a projec
number from a cell and returns a list of phase codes depending on tha
project number

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Sean,

just a quick note on XL and dsn. It is true you use a DSN to create a
query, but after that the query will be independent from the DSN (this
depends on your XL version, the behavior has changed a little). Other
users don't need the DSN for your query to work.

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