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Run a macro if file is a template
Hi,
I have created an order form template for my colleagues that automatically opens a userform for order details when it the template is opened. However, I want to disable the macro if the file has previously been opened and saved by a colleague - basically, if the file is a template (.xlt), the macro should run, but if it is a regular workbook (.xls) it shouldn't. I don't want it to pop up every time we open a saved order form. I have tried the following code but it's not working and I don't know why: Sub Auto_Open() If ThisWorkbook.Name = "*.xlt" Then MsgBox "Template - macro will run" Else MsgBox "Not template - macro will not run" End If End Sub I always get the "Not template" message - I have even added a line to put ThisWorkbook.Name in a cell and the cell will record the ".xlt" extension so I'm really confused. Thanks in advance! |
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If ThisWorkbook.Name Like "*.xlt" Then HTH, Bernie MS Excel MVP "SLW612" wrote in message ... Hi, I have created an order form template for my colleagues that automatically opens a userform for order details when it the template is opened. However, I want to disable the macro if the file has previously been opened and saved by a colleague - basically, if the file is a template (.xlt), the macro should run, but if it is a regular workbook (.xls) it shouldn't. I don't want it to pop up every time we open a saved order form. I have tried the following code but it's not working and I don't know why: Sub Auto_Open() If ThisWorkbook.Name = "*.xlt" Then MsgBox "Template - macro will run" Else MsgBox "Not template - macro will not run" End If End Sub I always get the "Not template" message - I have even added a line to put ThisWorkbook.Name in a cell and the cell will record the ".xlt" extension so I'm really confused. Thanks in advance! |
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Fantastic! Many thanks
"Bernie Deitrick" wrote: If ThisWorkbook.Name Like "*.xlt" Then HTH, Bernie MS Excel MVP "SLW612" wrote in message ... Hi, I have created an order form template for my colleagues that automatically opens a userform for order details when it the template is opened. However, I want to disable the macro if the file has previously been opened and saved by a colleague - basically, if the file is a template (.xlt), the macro should run, but if it is a regular workbook (.xls) it shouldn't. I don't want it to pop up every time we open a saved order form. I have tried the following code but it's not working and I don't know why: Sub Auto_Open() If ThisWorkbook.Name = "*.xlt" Then MsgBox "Template - macro will run" Else MsgBox "Not template - macro will not run" End If End Sub I always get the "Not template" message - I have even added a line to put ThisWorkbook.Name in a cell and the cell will record the ".xlt" extension so I'm really confused. Thanks in advance! |
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Just to add a thought.
I think most people test whether the workbook has a path. When a workbook is created from a template, it won't have a path. when it has been saved, it will. -- Regards, Tom Ogilvy "SLW612" wrote: Fantastic! Many thanks "Bernie Deitrick" wrote: If ThisWorkbook.Name Like "*.xlt" Then HTH, Bernie MS Excel MVP "SLW612" wrote in message ... Hi, I have created an order form template for my colleagues that automatically opens a userform for order details when it the template is opened. However, I want to disable the macro if the file has previously been opened and saved by a colleague - basically, if the file is a template (.xlt), the macro should run, but if it is a regular workbook (.xls) it shouldn't. I don't want it to pop up every time we open a saved order form. I have tried the following code but it's not working and I don't know why: Sub Auto_Open() If ThisWorkbook.Name = "*.xlt" Then MsgBox "Template - macro will run" Else MsgBox "Not template - macro will not run" End If End Sub I always get the "Not template" message - I have even added a line to put ThisWorkbook.Name in a cell and the cell will record the ".xlt" extension so I'm really confused. Thanks in advance! |
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Hey, Tom! Nice to see you in the groups again. Hope all is well.
Bernie Just to add a thought. I think most people test whether the workbook has a path. When a workbook is created from a template, it won't have a path. when it has been saved, it will. -- Regards, Tom Ogilvy |
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Bernie,
thanks for the comment. All is and has been well. Just cut down a bit due to other demands and have done most of my "assisting" in Allexperts. -- Regards, Tom Ogilvy "Bernie Deitrick" wrote: Hey, Tom! Nice to see you in the groups again. Hope all is well. Bernie Just to add a thought. I think most people test whether the workbook has a path. When a workbook is created from a template, it won't have a path. when it has been saved, it will. -- Regards, Tom Ogilvy |
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Tom,
Is there an advantage to working within the AllExperts framework? It seems like the questions are asked specifically of you, rather than the entire community... Bernie "Tom Ogilvy" wrote in message ... Bernie, thanks for the comment. All is and has been well. Just cut down a bit due to other demands and have done most of my "assisting" in Allexperts. -- Regards, Tom Ogilvy "Bernie Deitrick" wrote: Hey, Tom! Nice to see you in the groups again. Hope all is well. Bernie Just to add a thought. I think most people test whether the workbook has a path. When a workbook is created from a template, it won't have a path. when it has been saved, it will. -- Regards, Tom Ogilvy |
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Bernie,
That is the disadvantage. That and people will ask multiple people the same question resulting in wasted effort since the people answering really can't see that until days later if at all and not directly. the creator approached me to be a contributor many many years ago when he was starting it up, so I just stuck with it. -- Regards, Tom Ogilvy "Bernie Deitrick" wrote: Tom, Is there an advantage to working within the AllExperts framework? It seems like the questions are asked specifically of you, rather than the entire community... Bernie "Tom Ogilvy" wrote in message ... Bernie, thanks for the comment. All is and has been well. Just cut down a bit due to other demands and have done most of my "assisting" in Allexperts. -- Regards, Tom Ogilvy "Bernie Deitrick" wrote: Hey, Tom! Nice to see you in the groups again. Hope all is well. Bernie Just to add a thought. I think most people test whether the workbook has a path. When a workbook is created from a template, it won't have a path. when it has been saved, it will. -- Regards, Tom Ogilvy |
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