I have an Excel version 2003 workbook that I use as a "launch pad" for other tools. The launch pad has embedded in it various types of files (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Acrobat).
The files are embedded by using "Insert > Object > Create from File" and then browsing for the file and selecting "Display as Icon."
This works great; however, if an embedded file is opened from the launch pad and kept open for a while (around 5-10 minutes or so), then the icon for that file changes in the launch pad!
The two situations that occur:
1. Excel icons and labels have the tendancy to disappear although the embedded file link is still there (you just cannot see it)
2. PDF icons tend to change from the standard PDF/Adobe icon to a "package" icon and the label changes to say "Package"
I originally thought this might be a WYSIWYG issue, but if I save the launch pad after these changes appeared, they are NOT corrected when the launch pad is re-opened.
By the way, the launch pad worksheet is protected; however the workbook is not.
This is quite frustrating! Any insight into this would be very much appreciated!!!
Thanks!
Zach
The files are embedded by using "Insert > Object > Create from File" and then browsing for the file and selecting "Display as Icon."
This works great; however, if an embedded file is opened from the launch pad and kept open for a while (around 5-10 minutes or so), then the icon for that file changes in the launch pad!
The two situations that occur:
1. Excel icons and labels have the tendancy to disappear although the embedded file link is still there (you just cannot see it)
2. PDF icons tend to change from the standard PDF/Adobe icon to a "package" icon and the label changes to say "Package"
I originally thought this might be a WYSIWYG issue, but if I save the launch pad after these changes appeared, they are NOT corrected when the launch pad is re-opened.
By the way, the launch pad worksheet is protected; however the workbook is not.
This is quite frustrating! Any insight into this would be very much appreciated!!!
Thanks!
Zach