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Greg Brow

Help with code
 
I am trying to setup a database and I want to have a macro that will list
all workbooks in a directory and display this in a listbox or combobox. I
have no idea at where to start.

Thanks in advance

Greg



Gary Brown

Simple question that looks like it would lead to an entire seminar.
Suggestion. Run out right now and get a copy of John Walkenbach's 'Power
Programming with VBA'. You can also get it at his website...
http://www.j-walk.com/ss/books/index.htm
I've got his 'Excel 2002 Power Programming with VBA' but there is a 2003
edition out. While there are other more complete books out there, IMHO,
John is the best at teaching how to use VBA.

Your question can be broken into 3 parts.
1) Get the directory (Page 369 of the 2002 edition)
2) Get the file names (Page 769 of the 2002 edition)
3) Put the names into a listbox or combobox (Page 423 of the 2002 edition)

The reason I am giving you this type of help is that I believe you need to
learn how to fish instead of having someone hand you a meal. Your question
was very broad and open-ended. If you have more specific questions about
the above 3 steps, we are always here for you.
And now you have an idea as to where to start.
Good luck.
Sincerely,
Gary brown




"Greg Brow" wrote in message
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I am trying to setup a database and I want to have a macro that will list
all workbooks in a directory and display this in a listbox or combobox. I
have no idea at where to start.

Thanks in advance

Greg




Greg Brow

Yeah thanks for the advice. will try to learn it.


Greg




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