Custom menu
 

I have created a workbook with an extensive custom menu. I now need to
transfer the workbook to another computer to be used elsewhere. When I
transfer the file using a pen drive I can open the workbook on the traget PC
but the custom menu has not been transfered and cannot be used.

I have found out how to transfer it by copying the relevant file in the
Application Data\Microsoft\Excel folder but is there a means by which I can
easily transfer it without going through this as I need to move the file to
numerous other computers?

I find the easiest way is to have the workbook create that custom menu or
toolbar.

Here's how I create that toolbar on the fly:
http://groups.google.co.uk/groups?th...5B41%40msn.com

If you want to add items to the worksheet menu bar, you can use John
Walkenbach's menumaker:
http://j-walk.com/ss/excel/tips/tip53.htm

Alan M wrote:

I have created a workbook with an extensive custom menu. I now need to
transfer the workbook to another computer to be used elsewhere. When I
transfer the file using a pen drive I can open the workbook on the traget PC
but the custom menu has not been transfered and cannot be used.

I have found out how to transfer it by copying the relevant file in the
Application Data\Microsoft\Excel folder but is there a means by which I can
easily transfer it without going through this as I need to move the file to
numerous other computers?

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Dave Peterson

Alan,

You could attach the commandbar to the file, though then it will always be available on the other
machine, not just when the workbook is open.. The best alternative is to create and delete the
commandbars on the fly: There are plenty of code samples in the archives, but if you need help, post
again.

HTH,
Bernie
MS Excel MVP


"Alan M" wrote in message
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I have created a workbook with an extensive custom menu. I now need to
transfer the workbook to another computer to be used elsewhere. When I
transfer the file using a pen drive I can open the workbook on the traget PC
but the custom menu has not been transfered and cannot be used.

I have found out how to transfer it by copying the relevant file in the
Application Data\Microsoft\Excel folder but is there a means by which I can
easily transfer it without going through this as I need to move the file to
numerous other computers?

Thanks

But being a little dull.......how do I attach the commandbar to the file
please?


"Bernie Deitrick" wrote:

Alan,

You could attach the commandbar to the file, though then it will always be available on the other
machine, not just when the workbook is open.. The best alternative is to create and delete the
commandbars on the fly: There are plenty of code samples in the archives, but if you need help, post
again.

HTH,
Bernie
MS Excel MVP


"Alan M" wrote in message
...
I have created a workbook with an extensive custom menu. I now need to
transfer the workbook to another computer to be used elsewhere. When I
transfer the file using a pen drive I can open the workbook on the traget PC
but the custom menu has not been transfered and cannot be used.

I have found out how to transfer it by copying the relevant file in the
Application Data\Microsoft\Excel folder but is there a means by which I can
easily transfer it without going through this as I need to move the file to
numerous other computers?

Jan Karel Pieterse has an article how to create an addin:
http://www.jkp-ads.com/Articles/DistributeMacro00.htm

Specifically to attach a toolbar:
http://www.jkp-ads.com/Articles/DistributeMacro04.htm

Did you consider building that toolbar on the fly--it really isn't too difficult
and works nicely.

Alan M wrote:

Thanks

But being a little dull.......how do I attach the commandbar to the file
please?

"Bernie Deitrick" wrote:

Alan,

You could attach the commandbar to the file, though then it will always be available on the other
machine, not just when the workbook is open.. The best alternative is to create and delete the
commandbars on the fly: There are plenty of code samples in the archives, but if you need help, post
again.

HTH,
Bernie
MS Excel MVP


"Alan M" wrote in message
...
I have created a workbook with an extensive custom menu. I now need to
transfer the workbook to another computer to be used elsewhere. When I
transfer the file using a pen drive I can open the workbook on the traget PC
but the custom menu has not been transfered and cannot be used.

I have found out how to transfer it by copying the relevant file in the
Application Data\Microsoft\Excel folder but is there a means by which I can
easily transfer it without going through this as I need to move the file to
numerous other computers?




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Dave Peterson