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Password Protect Indicators
Greetings:
I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
tried the protection toolbar?
-- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier.
-- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
Sorry, I should have specified.
I use Excel 2003. I have the appropriate tool-bar icons open all the time. The only way to "read" them is to put the cursor on them. I'm looking for a "visual" read of the worksheet and workbook status. I'm sure it must be possible. Being a beginner, I just don't know where even to start. thanks "Bob Phillips" wrote: Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier. -- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
in xl2003 you have a STANDARD protection bar. use it.. put this in Thisworkbook module of an addin (or any workbook you autoload) it has an application level evetn handler. to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) Option Explicit Dim WithEvents xlApp As Application Private Sub Workbook_Open() Set xlApp = Application End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetActivate(ByVal Sh As Object) UpdateTB End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetSelectionChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range) UpdateTB End Sub Sub UpdateTB() Static cbr As CommandBar, ctlWKS As CommandBarButton, ctlWKB As CommandBarButton If cbr Is Nothing Then Set cbr = Application.CommandBars("Protection") Set ctlWKS = cbr.Controls(3) Set ctlWKB = cbr.Controls(4) End If On Error Resume Next ctlWKS.FaceId = IIf(ActiveSheet.ProtectContents, 351, 893) ctlWKB.FaceId = IIf(ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Or ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows, 352, 894) End Sub -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry, I should have specified. I use Excel 2003. I have the appropriate tool-bar icons open all the time. The only way to "read" them is to put the cursor on them. I'm looking for a "visual" read of the worksheet and workbook status. I'm sure it must be possible. Being a beginner, I just don't know where even to start. thanks "Bob Phillips" wrote: Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier. -- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
Thank You, keepITcool
Copied into Thisworkbook module. Saved as .XLA "selected" the add-in. 1: I have no idea what the following means: Would you be so kind as to step me thru it? to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) 2: Does the macro call up the Standard Protection Bar? Or does it have to be open already? Or does it create its own toolbar? Sorry for the bother. My application ideas far out-stretch my capabilites, although I am learning (slowly). "keepITcool" wrote: in xl2003 you have a STANDARD protection bar. use it.. put this in Thisworkbook module of an addin (or any workbook you autoload) it has an application level evetn handler. to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) Option Explicit Dim WithEvents xlApp As Application Private Sub Workbook_Open() Set xlApp = Application End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetActivate(ByVal Sh As Object) UpdateTB End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetSelectionChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range) UpdateTB End Sub Sub UpdateTB() Static cbr As CommandBar, ctlWKS As CommandBarButton, ctlWKB As CommandBarButton If cbr Is Nothing Then Set cbr = Application.CommandBars("Protection") Set ctlWKS = cbr.Controls(3) Set ctlWKB = cbr.Controls(4) End If On Error Resume Next ctlWKS.FaceId = IIf(ActiveSheet.ProtectContents, 351, 893) ctlWKB.FaceId = IIf(ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Or ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows, 352, 894) End Sub -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry, I should have specified. I use Excel 2003. I have the appropriate tool-bar icons open all the time. The only way to "read" them is to put the cursor on them. I'm looking for a "visual" read of the worksheet and workbook status. I'm sure it must be possible. Being a beginner, I just don't know where even to start. thanks "Bob Phillips" wrote: Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier. -- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
yes it works with the standard "Protection" toolbar (since xlXP?) and yes it must be visible. my code assumes it's a standard non modified "protection" toolbar, where the "worksheet/workbook icons are #3 and #4..) else include a line cbr.visible=true in the updateTB macro. normally the xla will load, the workbook_open event is autom. fired and you're fine. however: during testing/ building you must be sure that the xlApp variable is set. this is easiest done by running the workbook_open procedure from the VBE (with f5 while cursor is inside the procedure) When the alApp is set ( Not nothing) it will monitor specified events in the running instance of excel. This means it can react to any workbook being activated of any selection change in all worksheets in any open workbook. it will call updateTB. Update TB toggles the icons for the worksheet/workbook icons on the toolbar. -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Thank You, keepITcool Copied into Thisworkbook module. Saved as .XLA "selected" the add-in. 1: I have no idea what the following means: Would you be so kind as to step me thru it? to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) 2: Does the macro call up the Standard Protection Bar? Or does it have to be open already? Or does it create its own toolbar? Sorry for the bother. My application ideas far out-stretch my capabilites, although I am learning (slowly). "keepITcool" wrote: in xl2003 you have a STANDARD protection bar. use it.. put this in Thisworkbook module of an addin (or any workbook you autoload) it has an application level evetn handler. to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) Option Explicit Dim WithEvents xlApp As Application Private Sub Workbook_Open() Set xlApp = Application End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetActivate(ByVal Sh As Object) UpdateTB End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetSelectionChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range) UpdateTB End Sub Sub UpdateTB() Static cbr As CommandBar, ctlWKS As CommandBarButton, ctlWKB As CommandBarButton If cbr Is Nothing Then Set cbr = Application.CommandBars("Protection") Set ctlWKS = cbr.Controls(3) Set ctlWKB = cbr.Controls(4) End If On Error Resume Next ctlWKS.FaceId = IIf(ActiveSheet.ProtectContents, 351, 893) ctlWKB.FaceId = IIf(ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Or ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows, 352, 894) End Sub -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry, I should have specified. I use Excel 2003. I have the appropriate tool-bar icons open all the time. The only way to "read" them is to put the cursor on them. I'm looking for a "visual" read of the worksheet and workbook status. I'm sure it must be possible. Being a beginner, I just don't know where even to start. thanks "Bob Phillips" wrote: Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier. -- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
Thanks, BUT, I'm still Stuck
I added the toolbar as required. Currently, when I open a workbook and click on the Icon that the macro is currently attached to, I get a message that it is password protected, which it isn't. When all is working correctly, obviously the VBA should be "automatically" working whenever a workbook is open. I don't know what is meant by, or how to "must be sure that the xlApp variable is set." Would you kindly take it back to pre-kindergarten level for me? Thanks "keepITcool" wrote: yes it works with the standard "Protection" toolbar (since xlXP?) and yes it must be visible. my code assumes it's a standard non modified "protection" toolbar, where the "worksheet/workbook icons are #3 and #4..) else include a line cbr.visible=true in the updateTB macro. normally the xla will load, the workbook_open event is autom. fired and you're fine. however: during testing/ building you must be sure that the xlApp variable is set. this is easiest done by running the workbook_open procedure from the VBE (with f5 while cursor is inside the procedure) When the alApp is set ( Not nothing) it will monitor specified events in the running instance of excel. This means it can react to any workbook being activated of any selection change in all worksheets in any open workbook. it will call updateTB. Update TB toggles the icons for the worksheet/workbook icons on the toolbar. -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Thank You, keepITcool Copied into Thisworkbook module. Saved as .XLA "selected" the add-in. 1: I have no idea what the following means: Would you be so kind as to step me thru it? to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) 2: Does the macro call up the Standard Protection Bar? Or does it have to be open already? Or does it create its own toolbar? Sorry for the bother. My application ideas far out-stretch my capabilites, although I am learning (slowly). "keepITcool" wrote: in xl2003 you have a STANDARD protection bar. use it.. put this in Thisworkbook module of an addin (or any workbook you autoload) it has an application level evetn handler. to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) Option Explicit Dim WithEvents xlApp As Application Private Sub Workbook_Open() Set xlApp = Application End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetActivate(ByVal Sh As Object) UpdateTB End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetSelectionChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range) UpdateTB End Sub Sub UpdateTB() Static cbr As CommandBar, ctlWKS As CommandBarButton, ctlWKB As CommandBarButton If cbr Is Nothing Then Set cbr = Application.CommandBars("Protection") Set ctlWKS = cbr.Controls(3) Set ctlWKB = cbr.Controls(4) End If On Error Resume Next ctlWKS.FaceId = IIf(ActiveSheet.ProtectContents, 351, 893) ctlWKB.FaceId = IIf(ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Or ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows, 352, 894) End Sub -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry, I should have specified. I use Excel 2003. I have the appropriate tool-bar icons open all the time. The only way to "read" them is to put the cursor on them. I'm looking for a "visual" read of the worksheet and workbook status. I'm sure it must be possible. Being a beginner, I just don't know where even to start. thanks "Bob Phillips" wrote: Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier. -- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
Greetings: Holidays are over and we're back at it, again.
I actually got part of your add-in to work - I don't know what my problem was, before the holidays. However: 1: The WorkSHEET part does not work - ie: does not change depending on protected or not protected. ( The Work-Book portion works great) 2: Is it possible to slightly modify the add-in somehow, so that it will actually "read" the work-sheet and work-book status, when first opened? At present, I have to select a different sheet, in order for it to show the status. Thanks for now. Looking forward to your response. "keepITcool" wrote: in xl2003 you have a STANDARD protection bar. use it.. put this in Thisworkbook module of an addin (or any workbook you autoload) it has an application level evetn handler. to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) Option Explicit Dim WithEvents xlApp As Application Private Sub Workbook_Open() Set xlApp = Application End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetActivate(ByVal Sh As Object) UpdateTB End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetSelectionChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range) UpdateTB End Sub Sub UpdateTB() Static cbr As CommandBar, ctlWKS As CommandBarButton, ctlWKB As CommandBarButton If cbr Is Nothing Then Set cbr = Application.CommandBars("Protection") Set ctlWKS = cbr.Controls(3) Set ctlWKB = cbr.Controls(4) End If On Error Resume Next ctlWKS.FaceId = IIf(ActiveSheet.ProtectContents, 351, 893) ctlWKB.FaceId = IIf(ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Or ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows, 352, 894) End Sub -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry, I should have specified. I use Excel 2003. I have the appropriate tool-bar icons open all the time. The only way to "read" them is to put the cursor on them. I'm looking for a "visual" read of the worksheet and workbook status. I'm sure it must be possible. Being a beginner, I just don't know where even to start. thanks "Bob Phillips" wrote: Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier. -- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
Greetings / Goede Morgen
I'm at your mercy. I've checked and rechecked the spelling, etc. and still cannot get the sheets protection part to work. Would you kindly help me out? Thanks "keepITcool" wrote: yes it works with the standard "Protection" toolbar (since xlXP?) and yes it must be visible. my code assumes it's a standard non modified "protection" toolbar, where the "worksheet/workbook icons are #3 and #4..) else include a line cbr.visible=true in the updateTB macro. normally the xla will load, the workbook_open event is autom. fired and you're fine. however: during testing/ building you must be sure that the xlApp variable is set. this is easiest done by running the workbook_open procedure from the VBE (with f5 while cursor is inside the procedure) When the alApp is set ( Not nothing) it will monitor specified events in the running instance of excel. This means it can react to any workbook being activated of any selection change in all worksheets in any open workbook. it will call updateTB. Update TB toggles the icons for the worksheet/workbook icons on the toolbar. -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Thank You, keepITcool Copied into Thisworkbook module. Saved as .XLA "selected" the add-in. 1: I have no idea what the following means: Would you be so kind as to step me thru it? to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) 2: Does the macro call up the Standard Protection Bar? Or does it have to be open already? Or does it create its own toolbar? Sorry for the bother. My application ideas far out-stretch my capabilites, although I am learning (slowly). "keepITcool" wrote: in xl2003 you have a STANDARD protection bar. use it.. put this in Thisworkbook module of an addin (or any workbook you autoload) it has an application level evetn handler. to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) Option Explicit Dim WithEvents xlApp As Application Private Sub Workbook_Open() Set xlApp = Application End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetActivate(ByVal Sh As Object) UpdateTB End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetSelectionChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range) UpdateTB End Sub Sub UpdateTB() Static cbr As CommandBar, ctlWKS As CommandBarButton, ctlWKB As CommandBarButton If cbr Is Nothing Then Set cbr = Application.CommandBars("Protection") Set ctlWKS = cbr.Controls(3) Set ctlWKB = cbr.Controls(4) End If On Error Resume Next ctlWKS.FaceId = IIf(ActiveSheet.ProtectContents, 351, 893) ctlWKB.FaceId = IIf(ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Or ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows, 352, 894) End Sub -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry, I should have specified. I use Excel 2003. I have the appropriate tool-bar icons open all the time. The only way to "read" them is to put the cursor on them. I'm looking for a "visual" read of the worksheet and workbook status. I'm sure it must be possible. Being a beginner, I just don't know where even to start. thanks "Bob Phillips" wrote: Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier. -- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
Sorry my messages are out of sending order
When I click on VBA Project (Protection-Visual.xla, the code shows up on the right side panel. When I click on Microsoft Excel Objects, Nothing Changes When I click on Sheet 1 (Sheet 1), the right panel reads ony "Option Explicit" When I click on ThisWorkbook, the full code shows up again. This is where I put the code originally. I can't understand why the WorkBook Protection part of the code DOES work for me, but the WorkSheet part does NOT. Since I obviously don't know what I'm doing, I tried cut and paste the code into Module 1. This didn't work at all. Then I cut and paste it back into ThisWorkbook, Hit F5 and Run. Now the whole thing doesn't work anymore. Help!!!!! "keepITcool" wrote: Where did you put the code? the code is intended for the objectcode module behind thisworkbook in your workbook. (can be saved as addin) For testing you can manually run the workbook_open event procedure by placing your cursor in it and pressing f5 (normally the procedure is run when the workbook is opened and you dont need to do anything.) (this sets (instantiates) the xlapp variable so it can begin to monitor events in all workbooks/worksheets in the application. -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings / Goede Morgen I'm at your mercy. I've checked and rechecked the spelling, etc. and still cannot get the sheets protection part to work. Would you kindly help me out? Thanks "keepITcool" wrote: yes it works with the standard "Protection" toolbar (since xlXP?) and yes it must be visible. my code assumes it's a standard non modified "protection" toolbar, where the "worksheet/workbook icons are #3 and #4..) else include a line cbr.visible=true in the updateTB macro. normally the xla will load, the workbook_open event is autom. fired and you're fine. however: during testing/ building you must be sure that the xlApp variable is set. this is easiest done by running the workbook_open procedure from the VBE (with f5 while cursor is inside the procedure) When the alApp is set ( Not nothing) it will monitor specified events in the running instance of excel. This means it can react to any workbook being activated of any selection change in all worksheets in any open workbook. it will call updateTB. Update TB toggles the icons for the worksheet/workbook icons on the toolbar. -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Thank You, keepITcool Copied into Thisworkbook module. Saved as .XLA "selected" the add-in. 1: I have no idea what the following means: Would you be so kind as to step me thru it? to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) 2: Does the macro call up the Standard Protection Bar? Or does it have to be open already? Or does it create its own toolbar? Sorry for the bother. My application ideas far out-stretch my capabilites, although I am learning (slowly). "keepITcool" wrote: in xl2003 you have a STANDARD protection bar. use it.. put this in Thisworkbook module of an addin (or any workbook you autoload) it has an application level evetn handler. to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) Option Explicit Dim WithEvents xlApp As Application Private Sub Workbook_Open() Set xlApp = Application End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetActivate(ByVal Sh As Object) UpdateTB End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetSelectionChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range) UpdateTB End Sub Sub UpdateTB() Static cbr As CommandBar, ctlWKS As CommandBarButton, ctlWKB As CommandBarButton If cbr Is Nothing Then Set cbr = Application.CommandBars("Protection") Set ctlWKS = cbr.Controls(3) Set ctlWKB = cbr.Controls(4) End If On Error Resume Next ctlWKS.FaceId = IIf(ActiveSheet.ProtectContents, 351, 893) ctlWKB.FaceId = IIf(ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Or ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows, 352, 894) End Sub -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry, I should have specified. I use Excel 2003. I have the appropriate tool-bar icons open all the time. The only way to "read" them is to put the cursor on them. I'm looking for a "visual" read of the worksheet and workbook status. I'm sure it must be possible. Being a beginner, I just don't know where even to start. thanks "Bob Phillips" wrote: Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier. -- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
I already told you TWICE. all the code should go in THISWORKBOOK But you must THEN start the code. i'm giving up. send me the book in a zip. my email is below... -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry my messages are out of sending order When I click on VBA Project (Protection-Visual.xla, the code shows up on the right side panel. When I click on Microsoft Excel Objects, Nothing Changes When I click on Sheet 1 (Sheet 1), the right panel reads ony "Option Explicit" When I click on ThisWorkbook, the full code shows up again. This is where I put the code originally. I can't understand why the WorkBook Protection part of the code DOES work for me, but the WorkSheet part does NOT. Since I obviously don't know what I'm doing, I tried cut and paste the code into Module 1. This didn't work at all. Then I cut and paste it back into ThisWorkbook, Hit F5 and Run. Now the whole thing doesn't work anymore. Help!!!!! "keepITcool" wrote: Where did you put the code? the code is intended for the objectcode module behind thisworkbook in your workbook. (can be saved as addin) For testing you can manually run the workbook_open event procedure by placing your cursor in it and pressing f5 (normally the procedure is run when the workbook is opened and you dont need to do anything.) (this sets (instantiates) the xlapp variable so it can begin to monitor events in all workbooks/worksheets in the application. -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings / Goede Morgen I'm at your mercy. I've checked and rechecked the spelling, etc. and still cannot get the sheets protection part to work. Would you kindly help me out? Thanks "keepITcool" wrote: yes it works with the standard "Protection" toolbar (since xlXP?) and yes it must be visible. my code assumes it's a standard non modified "protection" toolbar, where the "worksheet/workbook icons are #3 and #4..) else include a line cbr.visible=true in the updateTB macro. normally the xla will load, the workbook_open event is autom. fired and you're fine. however: during testing/ building you must be sure that the xlApp variable is set. this is easiest done by running the workbook_open procedure from the VBE (with f5 while cursor is inside the procedure) When the alApp is set ( Not nothing) it will monitor specified events in the running instance of excel. This means it can react to any workbook being activated of any selection change in all worksheets in any open workbook. it will call updateTB. Update TB toggles the icons for the worksheet/workbook icons on the toolbar. -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Thank You, keepITcool Copied into Thisworkbook module. Saved as .XLA "selected" the add-in. 1: I have no idea what the following means: Would you be so kind as to step me thru it? to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) 2: Does the macro call up the Standard Protection Bar? Or does it have to be open already? Or does it create its own toolbar? Sorry for the bother. My application ideas far out-stretch my capabilites, although I am learning (slowly). "keepITcool" wrote: in xl2003 you have a STANDARD protection bar. use it.. put this in Thisworkbook module of an addin (or any workbook you autoload) it has an application level evetn handler. to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) Option Explicit Dim WithEvents xlApp As Application Private Sub Workbook_Open() Set xlApp = Application End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetActivate(ByVal Sh As Object) UpdateTB End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetSelectionChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range) UpdateTB End Sub Sub UpdateTB() Static cbr As CommandBar, ctlWKS As CommandBarButton, ctlWKB As CommandBarButton If cbr Is Nothing Then Set cbr = Application.CommandBars("Protection") Set ctlWKS = cbr.Controls(3) Set ctlWKB = cbr.Controls(4) End If On Error Resume Next ctlWKS.FaceId = IIf(ActiveSheet.ProtectContents, 351, 893) ctlWKB.FaceId = IIf(ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Or ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows, 352, 894) End Sub -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry, I should have specified. I use Excel 2003. I have the appropriate tool-bar icons open all the time. The only way to "read" them is to put the cursor on them. I'm looking for a "visual" read of the worksheet and workbook status. I'm sure it must be possible. Being a beginner, I just don't know where even to start. thanks "Bob Phillips" wrote: Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier. -- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com ... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
Password Protect Indicators
Thanks for the personal review of the file.
Also the additional tweaks you did. It works just as I envisioned it - GREAT!! "keepITcool" wrote: I already told you TWICE. all the code should go in THISWORKBOOK But you must THEN start the code. i'm giving up. send me the book in a zip. my email is below... -- keepITcool | www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry my messages are out of sending order When I click on VBA Project (Protection-Visual.xla, the code shows up on the right side panel. When I click on Microsoft Excel Objects, Nothing Changes When I click on Sheet 1 (Sheet 1), the right panel reads ony "Option Explicit" When I click on ThisWorkbook, the full code shows up again. This is where I put the code originally. I can't understand why the WorkBook Protection part of the code DOES work for me, but the WorkSheet part does NOT. Since I obviously don't know what I'm doing, I tried cut and paste the code into Module 1. This didn't work at all. Then I cut and paste it back into ThisWorkbook, Hit F5 and Run. Now the whole thing doesn't work anymore. Help!!!!! "keepITcool" wrote: Where did you put the code? the code is intended for the objectcode module behind thisworkbook in your workbook. (can be saved as addin) For testing you can manually run the workbook_open event procedure by placing your cursor in it and pressing f5 (normally the procedure is run when the workbook is opened and you dont need to do anything.) (this sets (instantiates) the xlapp variable so it can begin to monitor events in all workbooks/worksheets in the application. -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings / Goede Morgen I'm at your mercy. I've checked and rechecked the spelling, etc. and still cannot get the sheets protection part to work. Would you kindly help me out? Thanks "keepITcool" wrote: yes it works with the standard "Protection" toolbar (since xlXP?) and yes it must be visible. my code assumes it's a standard non modified "protection" toolbar, where the "worksheet/workbook icons are #3 and #4..) else include a line cbr.visible=true in the updateTB macro. normally the xla will load, the workbook_open event is autom. fired and you're fine. however: during testing/ building you must be sure that the xlApp variable is set. this is easiest done by running the workbook_open procedure from the VBE (with f5 while cursor is inside the procedure) When the alApp is set ( Not nothing) it will monitor specified events in the running instance of excel. This means it can react to any workbook being activated of any selection change in all worksheets in any open workbook. it will call updateTB. Update TB toggles the icons for the worksheet/workbook icons on the toolbar. -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Thank You, keepITcool Copied into Thisworkbook module. Saved as .XLA "selected" the add-in. 1: I have no idea what the following means: Would you be so kind as to step me thru it? to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) 2: Does the macro call up the Standard Protection Bar? Or does it have to be open already? Or does it create its own toolbar? Sorry for the bother. My application ideas far out-stretch my capabilites, although I am learning (slowly). "keepITcool" wrote: in xl2003 you have a STANDARD protection bar. use it.. put this in Thisworkbook module of an addin (or any workbook you autoload) it has an application level evetn handler. to test make sure you fire up the workbook_open procedure to instantiate the xlApp variable (and thus it's evetns) Option Explicit Dim WithEvents xlApp As Application Private Sub Workbook_Open() Set xlApp = Application End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetActivate(ByVal Sh As Object) UpdateTB End Sub Private Sub xlApp_SheetSelectionChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range) UpdateTB End Sub Sub UpdateTB() Static cbr As CommandBar, ctlWKS As CommandBarButton, ctlWKB As CommandBarButton If cbr Is Nothing Then Set cbr = Application.CommandBars("Protection") Set ctlWKS = cbr.Controls(3) Set ctlWKB = cbr.Controls(4) End If On Error Resume Next ctlWKS.FaceId = IIf(ActiveSheet.ProtectContents, 351, 893) ctlWKB.FaceId = IIf(ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Or ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows, 352, 894) End Sub -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Sorry, I should have specified. I use Excel 2003. I have the appropriate tool-bar icons open all the time. The only way to "read" them is to put the cursor on them. I'm looking for a "visual" read of the worksheet and workbook status. I'm sure it must be possible. Being a beginner, I just don't know where even to start. thanks "Bob Phillips" wrote: Not so good if he still has 2000 or earlier. -- HTH Bob Phillips "keepITcool" wrote in message ft.com ... tried the protection toolbar? -- keepITcool www.XLsupport.com | keepITcool chello nl | amsterdam BEEJAY wrote : Greetings: I am constantly protecting and unprotecting worksheets and workbooks. This was driving me totally nuts, so I made up (with major input from user group) protect/unprotect toolbar icons and put them in a custom tool bar. Now I'm looking for a quick, easy to read visual aid to indicate: A: password protect status of current (active) worksheet B: Password protect status of current (active) Workbook What I'm thinking is perhaps toolbar icons that changes colour, or changes from blank to an "L" to indicate locked, or ..................... ?? The indicators should work (be active) on whichever workbook/worksheet is currently active. I hope my question is clear. Hopefully someone can help me out, before I'm totally bald. |
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