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OFFSET function returning #VALUE when using external references
I am trying to setup an external reference using the offset function, as in: =OFFSET('\\file_path\[filename.xls]worksheet'!$CR$20,0,0) Ultimately this will help me creating copies of this and many other external references where data will accumulate in predictable ways. The problem is, the formula as shown returns a #VALUE error. The function will work if the file is currently open, but after I close the file (and then refresh the formula calcs) the error returns. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? -- AndrewPace ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AndrewPace's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...o&userid=33417 View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread...hreadid=532354 |
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OFFSET function returning #VALUE when using external references
Nothing wrong, this is a fact, Offset does not work with workbooks that are
closed. INDEX can be used many times to do similar things that OFFSET can do and it will work with closed workbooks. You need to include the whole possible array in the first part of index but in many cases it can be used as a replacement -- Regards, Peo Sjoblom http://nwexcelsolutions.com "AndrewPace" wrote in message ... I am trying to setup an external reference using the offset function, as in: =OFFSET('\\file_path\[filename.xls]worksheet'!$CR$20,0,0) Ultimately this will help me creating copies of this and many other external references where data will accumulate in predictable ways. The problem is, the formula as shown returns a #VALUE error. The function will work if the file is currently open, but after I close the file (and then refresh the formula calcs) the error returns. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? -- AndrewPace ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AndrewPace's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...o&userid=33417 View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread...hreadid=532354 |
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OFFSET function returning #VALUE when using external references
Many thanks for your quick reply. -- AndrewPace ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AndrewPace's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...o&userid=33417 View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread...hreadid=532354 |
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