Macro to import file

[braju]

Hi,

I am trying to create a macro to import a data file into an excel sheet. I was able to record a macro,but i was only able to import the same file each time.

Can anyone help me create a macro to open a file popup menu such that i can choose the file to be imported.

I can send you my recorded macro code if you need.
One more thing, this is my first encounter with VBasic.
Please help me........
Thank you.

[waderw]

try this:

sub import ()
dim fileToOpen as String
dim PasteOnThisWB as string

PasteOnThisWB = Activeworkbook.name

fileToOpen = Application.GetOpenFilename("Microsoft Excel Files (*.xls), *.xls")
If fileToOpen <> False Then
Workbooks.Open fileToOpen
Else
Exit Sub
End If

cells.select
selection.copy

workbooks(PasteOnThisWB).select
Range("A1).select
Selection.Paste

Workbooks.Close fileToOpen Savechanges := False
end Sub

[braju]

This helped me a bit, But i need to import a data file not open new file,your code opens an excel file.

Can you help me with the Import thing.

Thanks
Raju

[braju]

ThIs isn't working.there is an error at the IF statement....

[waderw]

What does error say? I just used that exact code in a macro

[braju]

Run-time error '13':
Type Mismatch
I changed the parameters to "Allfiles *.* instead of "Microsoft Excel Files*.xls"

[RET79]

what data file, a text file?

If so, is the data in the text file seperated by a comma, space or something or is it all 'stuck' together?

RET79

[ This Message was edited by: RET79 on 2002-05-02 13:25 ]

[waderw]

Sorry!

Dim fileToOpen as variant

that should fix runtime

[braju]

Its a text file Seperated by a commas

[braju]

Thanks
the Variant thing helped but was not able file in a table form.
I think it has something to do with the comma delimiter. and how can i make the file to be open in the next sheet.