Don’t use indirect. Simply use a formula referring to the closed workbook. Then, when the name of the source file changes use edit replace old name with new name. A macro using specialcells for formuias would be best.
Don Guillett Microsoft MVP Excel SalesAid Software dguille...@gmail.com From: Babak H Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 2:32 PM To: excel-macros@googlegroups.com Subject: $$Excel-Macros$$ Dynamic Worksheet Reference Hello, I am new to this group and I am unsure if this topic was covered in the past so I apologize in advance. Problem: I have external worksheets that i get on a montly basis (Naming convention is the same and the date gets updated. I.E. "Report May 2012.xls", "Report April 2012.xls") I have another worksheet where I summarize these reports. In this summary report I would like to create a dynamic formula that could possibly reference a cell that contains the updated "date" (i.e. June 2012) and simply just drag my formula down to fill in the report. I have tried the =indirect() function however, that only works when the worksheet is open which doesn't work for me in this purpose. I have tried various avenues, some silly some advanced but I have not been able to come to a solution. Any direction on this issue would be GREATLY appreciated. -- FORUM RULES (986+ members already BANNED for violation) 1) Use concise, accurate thread titles. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will not get quick attention or may not be answered. 2) Don't post a question in the thread of another member. 3) Don't post questions regarding breaking or bypassing any security measure. 4) Acknowledge the responses you receive, good or bad. 5) Cross-promotion of, or links to, forums competitive to this forum in signatures are prohibited. NOTE : Don't ever post personal or confidential data in a workbook. Forum owners and members are not responsible for any loss. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to excel-macros+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com -- FORUM RULES (986+ members already BANNED for violation) 1) Use concise, accurate thread titles. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will not get quick attention or may not be answered. 2) Don't post a question in the thread of another member. 3) Don't post questions regarding breaking or bypassing any security measure. 4) Acknowledge the responses you receive, good or bad. 5) Cross-promotion of, or links to, forums competitive to this forum in signatures are prohibited. NOTE : Don't ever post personal or confidential data in a workbook. Forum owners and members are not responsible for any loss. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to excel-macros+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com
