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Workbook_BeforeSave - Prevent use of "x" filename on save or save
I have a workbook (metric chart preview.xls) containing several charts.
Source data for these charts is pushed into the workbook from an Access Database. Although users will want to manipulate, change, and or modify the charts within this workbook, any permanent change will break the feed from the database. Therefore, users must be able to open, manipulate and then save their own version of the workbook without affecting the original. My initial thought was to simply set the workbook to read-only to force users into using Save As and a different File name. This works great to prevent users from saving changes to the file, however also prevents data update form the Access Database. My second thought was to disable the Save option and prompt users to save a copy of the file using Save As with the following Workbook_BeforeSave code I found while searching this forum, Private Sub Workbook_BeforeSave(ByVal SaveAsUI As Boolean, Cancel As Boolean) If SaveAsUI = False Then MsgBox "Please choose Save As and Rename this file to save your own version.", vbInformation Cancel = True End If End Sub This works well enough except users still have the opportunity to save over the original file. The directory may change depending on user, however, the original file will always remain as the same. I think what I am looking for is the ability to prevent the use of "metric chart preview.xls" as a file name when using the Save or Save As dialogue box. Is there a way to do this? Thanks, Mike |
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