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='[master workbook.xls]3108'!K25 trying to use value of cell for 3
This may be confusing but we have a detail workbook for each job (3107,3108,
3109, ...) each detail workbook has cells tied to the master workbook (the 3108 is the sheet name in the master workbook). When I start a new job I use the workbook from the last job and resave it as the new job I have the job (3107,3108,3109,...) entered in cell a1 how can I use the value of cell a1 in place of the 3108 in my formula(s) so I only change it in cell a1 (one time) Any help would be appreciated it would be a big time saver for me |
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='[master workbook.xls]3108'!K25 trying to use value of cell for 3
Use INDIRECT()
=indirect(A1 & "!a2") will return the value of a2 from Sheet mentioned in A1 If this post helps click Yes --------------- Jacob Skaria "djames2007" wrote: This may be confusing but we have a detail workbook for each job (3107,3108, 3109, ...) each detail workbook has cells tied to the master workbook (the 3108 is the sheet name in the master workbook). When I start a new job I use the workbook from the last job and resave it as the new job I have the job (3107,3108,3109,...) entered in cell a1 how can I use the value of cell a1 in place of the 3108 in my formula(s) so I only change it in cell a1 (one time) Any help would be appreciated it would be a big time saver for me |
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='[master workbook.xls]3108'!K25 trying to use value of cell for 3
Try recording a macro to saveAS. Then modify to reference your range.
-- Don Guillett Microsoft MVP Excel SalesAid Software "djames2007" wrote in message ... This may be confusing but we have a detail workbook for each job (3107,3108, 3109, ...) each detail workbook has cells tied to the master workbook (the 3108 is the sheet name in the master workbook). When I start a new job I use the workbook from the last job and resave it as the new job I have the job (3107,3108,3109,...) entered in cell a1 how can I use the value of cell a1 in place of the 3108 in my formula(s) so I only change it in cell a1 (one time) Any help would be appreciated it would be a big time saver for me |
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='[master workbook.xls]3108'!K25 trying to use value of cell for 3
I have two books called 1234.xls and 1235.xls
In a new workbook, in A1 I enter 1234 In B1 I use the formula =[1234.xls]Sheet2!$B$1 This returns the value from B1 of Sheet1 in the file 1234.xls I can replace the formula by =INDIRECT("["&A1&".xls]Sheet2!$B$1") and get the same result If I type 1235 in A1, I get the value from the other workbook best wishes -- Bernard V Liengme Microsoft Excel MVP http://people.stfx.ca/bliengme remove caps from email "djames2007" wrote in message ... This may be confusing but we have a detail workbook for each job (3107,3108, 3109, ...) each detail workbook has cells tied to the master workbook (the 3108 is the sheet name in the master workbook). When I start a new job I use the workbook from the last job and resave it as the new job I have the job (3107,3108,3109,...) entered in cell a1 how can I use the value of cell a1 in place of the 3108 in my formula(s) so I only change it in cell a1 (one time) Any help would be appreciated it would be a big time saver for me |
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='[master workbook.xls]3108'!K25 trying to use value of cell for 3
The function you'd want to use that's built into excel is =indirect(). But that
function returns an error if the sending workbook is closed. If that's a problem, then Laurent Longre has an addin (morefunc.xll) at: http://xcell05.free.fr/ or http://xcell05.free.fr/morefunc/english/index.htm That includes =indirect.ext() that may help you. djames2007 wrote: This may be confusing but we have a detail workbook for each job (3107,3108, 3109, ...) each detail workbook has cells tied to the master workbook (the 3108 is the sheet name in the master workbook). When I start a new job I use the workbook from the last job and resave it as the new job I have the job (3107,3108,3109,...) entered in cell a1 how can I use the value of cell a1 in place of the 3108 in my formula(s) so I only change it in cell a1 (one time) Any help would be appreciated it would be a big time saver for me -- Dave Peterson |
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='[master workbook.xls]3108'!K25 trying to use value of cell f
I tried '[master workbook.xls]indirect(a1)'!$F$12 and get invalid references
not sure what to change "Dave Peterson" wrote: The function you'd want to use that's built into excel is =indirect(). But that function returns an error if the sending workbook is closed. If that's a problem, then Laurent Longre has an addin (morefunc.xll) at: http://xcell05.free.fr/ or http://xcell05.free.fr/morefunc/english/index.htm That includes =indirect.ext() that may help you. djames2007 wrote: This may be confusing but we have a detail workbook for each job (3107,3108, 3109, ...) each detail workbook has cells tied to the master workbook (the 3108 is the sheet name in the master workbook). When I start a new job I use the workbook from the last job and resave it as the new job I have the job (3107,3108,3109,...) entered in cell a1 how can I use the value of cell a1 in place of the 3108 in my formula(s) so I only change it in cell a1 (one time) Any help would be appreciated it would be a big time saver for me -- Dave Peterson |
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='[master workbook.xls]3108'!K25 trying to use value of cell for 3
thanks for your help I changed it to the following and it is working
=INDIRECT("'[master workbook.xls]"&A1&"'!$F$12") "djames2007" wrote: This may be confusing but we have a detail workbook for each job (3107,3108, 3109, ...) each detail workbook has cells tied to the master workbook (the 3108 is the sheet name in the master workbook). When I start a new job I use the workbook from the last job and resave it as the new job I have the job (3107,3108,3109,...) entered in cell a1 how can I use the value of cell a1 in place of the 3108 in my formula(s) so I only change it in cell a1 (one time) Any help would be appreciated it would be a big time saver for me |
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='[master workbook.xls]3108'!K25 trying to use value of cell f
Did you download Laurent's addin?
After you do that and install it, try a formula like: =indirect.ext("'C:\My Documents\excel\[master workbook.xls]" & A1 & "'!$A$1") (untested) (Youll need to supply the correct path, too.) djames2007 wrote: I tried '[master workbook.xls]indirect(a1)'!$F$12 and get invalid references not sure what to change "Dave Peterson" wrote: The function you'd want to use that's built into excel is =indirect(). But that function returns an error if the sending workbook is closed. If that's a problem, then Laurent Longre has an addin (morefunc.xll) at: http://xcell05.free.fr/ or http://xcell05.free.fr/morefunc/english/index.htm That includes =indirect.ext() that may help you. djames2007 wrote: This may be confusing but we have a detail workbook for each job (3107,3108, 3109, ...) each detail workbook has cells tied to the master workbook (the 3108 is the sheet name in the master workbook). When I start a new job I use the workbook from the last job and resave it as the new job I have the job (3107,3108,3109,...) entered in cell a1 how can I use the value of cell a1 in place of the 3108 in my formula(s) so I only change it in cell a1 (one time) Any help would be appreciated it would be a big time saver for me -- Dave Peterson -- Dave Peterson |
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='[master workbook.xls]3108'!K25 trying to use value of cell for 3
As long as that sending workbook is open, you should be happy.
But as soon as you close the "master workbook.xls" and excel recalculates, you may not be. djames2007 wrote: thanks for your help I changed it to the following and it is working =INDIRECT("'[master workbook.xls]"&A1&"'!$F$12") "djames2007" wrote: This may be confusing but we have a detail workbook for each job (3107,3108, 3109, ...) each detail workbook has cells tied to the master workbook (the 3108 is the sheet name in the master workbook). When I start a new job I use the workbook from the last job and resave it as the new job I have the job (3107,3108,3109,...) entered in cell a1 how can I use the value of cell a1 in place of the 3108 in my formula(s) so I only change it in cell a1 (one time) Any help would be appreciated it would be a big time saver for me -- Dave Peterson |
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