restrict which sheets a user can view

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I am trying to find a way to restrict which sheets a user can view by using a username and password. I am testing it first on a simple workbook called TEST with only 3 sheets and 2 users but eventually it will be used on a workbook with approx. 20 sheets and about 8 users and an administrator.

I am a beginner beginner at VBA.

Here is the code I have so far:


Dim bOK2Use As BooleanPrivate Sub btnOK_Click() Dim bError As Boolean Dim sSName As String Dim p As DocumentProperty Dim bSetIt As Boolean bOK2Use = False bError = True If Len(txtUser.Text) > 0 And Len(txtPass.Text) > 0 Then bError = False Select Case txtUser.Text Case "user1" sSName = "u1sheet" If txtPass.Text <> "u1pass" Then bError = True Case "user2" sSName = "u2sheet" If txtPass.Text <> "u2pass" Then bError = True Case Else bError = True End Select End If If bError Then MsgBox "Invalid User Name or Password" Else 'Set document property bSetIt = False For Each p In ActiveWorkbook.CustomDocumentProperties If p.Name = "auth" Then p.Value = sSName bSetIt = True Exit For End If Next p If Not bSetIt Then ActiveWorkbook.CustomDocumentProperties.Add _ Name:="auth", LinkToContent:=False, _ Type:=msoPropertyTypeString, Value:=sSName End If Sheets(sSName).Visible = True Sheets(sSName).Unprotect (txtPass.Text) Sheets(sSName).Activate bOK2Use = True Unload UserForm1 End IfEnd SubPrivate Sub UserForm_Terminate() If Not bOK2Use Then ActiveWorkbook.Close (False) End IfEnd SubThe code won't run and asks me to debug. In VBA the yellow arrow points to the following line:
If Len(txtUser.Text) > 0 And Len(txtPass.Text) > 0 ThenAny help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance!
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Thanks Michael. Still very new at this. Please accept my apologies.

Here is the code:

Code:
[COLOR=#000000]Dim bOK2Use As Boolean[/COLOR]
Private Sub btnOK_Click()    
Dim bError As Boolean    
Dim sSName As String    
Dim p As DocumentProperty    
Dim bSetIt As Boolean    
bOK2Use = False    
bError = True    
If Len(txtUser.Text) > 0 And Len(txtPass.Text) > 0 Then        
bError = False        
Select Case txtUser.Text            

Case "user1"                
sSName = "u1sheet"                
If txtPass.Text <> "u1pass" Then bError = True            

Case "user2"                
sSName = "u2sheet"                
If txtPass.Text <> "u2pass" Then bError = True            

Case Else                
bError = True        
End Select    End If    
If bError Then        
MsgBox "Invalid User Name or Password"    
Else        
'Set document property       
bSetIt = False        
For Each p In ActiveWorkbook.CustomDocumentProperties            
If p.Name = "auth" Then                
p.Value = sSName                
bSetIt = True                
Exit For            
End If        
Next p        
If Not bSetIt Then            
ActiveWorkbook.CustomDocumentProperties.Add _              
Name:="auth", LinkToContent:=False, _              
Type:=msoPropertyTypeString, Value:=sSName        
End If        
Sheets(sSName).Visible = True        
Sheets(sSName).Unprotect (txtPass.Text)        
Sheets(sSName).Activate        
bOK2Use = True        
Unload UserForm1    
End IfEnd SubPrivate Sub UserForm_Terminate()    
If Not bOK2Use Then        
ActiveWorkbook.Close (False)    
End If
End Sub
 
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Maybe consider something like.....
Code:
Sub HideSheets()
Dim Password As String
Password = InputBox("Enter Password")
If Password = "" Then Exit Sub
Select Case Password
Case Is = "Bob"
     Worksheets("Sheet1").Visible = True
     Worksheets("Sheet3").Visible = True
Case Is = "Fred"
     Worksheets("Sheet2").Visible = True
     Worksheets("Sheet4").Visible = True
Case Is = "John"
     Worksheets("Sheet5").Visible = True
     Worksheets("Sheet6").Visible = True
Case Is = "Judy"
     Worksheets("Sheet7").Visible = True
     Worksheets("Sheet8").Visible = True
End Select
End Sub
Private Sub auto_Close() 'At least one sheet must be visible
Dim ws As Worksheet
For Each ws In Worksheets
If ws.Name <> "Master" Then ws.Visible = xlSheetHidden ' Change to suit
Next ws
End Sub
 
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Hi Michael. I tried the code you suggested. Here is how I modified it:
Rich (BB code):
Sub HideSheets()Dim Password As String
Password = InputBox("Enter Password")
If Password = "" Then Exit Sub
Select Case Password
Case Is = "Bob"
     Worksheets("DND").Visible = True
     Worksheets("NHW").Visible = True
Case Is = "Walter"
     Worksheets("CSD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IMC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IRB").Visible = True
Case Is = "Sharon"
     Worksheets("GSS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PEN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PPD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IAN").Visible = True
Case Is = "Michelle"
     Worksheets("NAR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("JUS").Visible = True
 Case Is = "Alvan"
     Worksheets("DOE").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DVA").Visible = True
     Worksheets("AGR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DUS").Visible = True
Case Is = "Alex"
     Worksheets("SVC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RSN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RAP").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RCM").Visible = True
Case Is = "Aaron"
     Worksheets("DFO").Visible = True
     Worksheets("BSF").Visible = True
  Case Is = "Chief"
    Worksheets("GSS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PEN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PPD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IAN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("CSD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IMC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IRB").Visible = True
     Worksheets("NAR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("JUS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DND").Visible = True
     Worksheets("NHW").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DOE").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DVA").Visible = True
     Worksheets("AGR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DUS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("SVC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RSN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RCM").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RAP").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DFO").Visible = True
     Worksheets("BSF").Visible = True
     Worksheets("WIP Report").Visible = True
     Worksheets("ROLL UP PO 66").Visible = True

End Select
End Sub
Private Sub auto_Close() 'At least one sheet must be visible
Dim ws As Worksheet
For Each ws In Worksheets
If ws.Name <> "Chief" Then ws.Visible = xlSheetHidden ' Change to suit
End Sub


This gave me a debug message regarding "if ws.name <>" line

When I removed this line it worked when I used F5 but did not show message box at start of Excel and the sheets that were made visible with the previous password were visible with WB was re-opened.

This WB is running on Excel 2007 and the sheets are protected and so is the WB.

I am very new at this and am not sure how to debug. I also added a new sheet with nothing in it which will not be hidden or protected.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 
Last edited:
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Ok, check the spelling of "Chief", make sure the syntax is correct, the case is correct
AND
there are no hidden, trailling, leading or extra spaces in the name

Your font was really hard to read but it appears there is an error in the Auto close code

Try
Code:
Private Sub auto_Close() 'At least one sheet must be visible
Dim ws As Worksheet
For Each ws In Worksheets
If ws.Name <> "Chief" Then ws.Visible = xlSheetHidden ' Change to suit
next ws
End Sub
 
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Hi Michael. Here's what I have so far.

The open workbook macro:

Code:
Private Sub Workbook_Open()
Dim Password As String
ActiveWorkbook.Unprotect Password:="pwgsc"
'Error handling
On Error GoTo BadEntry
Password = InputBox("Enter Password")
If Password = "" Then Exit Sub
Select Case Password
Case Is = "Bob"
     Worksheets("DND").Visible = True
     Worksheets("NHW").Visible = True
Case Is = "Walter"
     Worksheets("CSD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IMC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IRB").Visible = True
Case Is = "Sharon"
     Worksheets("GSS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PEN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PPD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IAN").Visible = True
Case Is = "Michelle"
     Worksheets("NAR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("JUS").Visible = True
 Case Is = "Alvan"
     Worksheets("DOE").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DVA").Visible = True
     Worksheets("AGR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DUS").Visible = True
Case Is = "Alex"
     Worksheets("SVC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RSN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RAP").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RCM").Visible = True
Case Is = "Aaron"
     Worksheets("DFO").Visible = True
     Worksheets("BSF").Visible = True
  Case Is = "Chief"
     Worksheets("GSS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PEN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PPD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IAN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("CSD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IMC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IRB").Visible = True
     Worksheets("NAR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("JUS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DND").Visible = True
     Worksheets("NHW").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DOE").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DVA").Visible = True
     Worksheets("AGR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DUS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("SVC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RSN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RCM").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RAP").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DFO").Visible = True
     Worksheets("BSF").Visible = True
     Worksheets("WIP Report").Visible = True
     Worksheets("ROLL UP PO 66").Visible = True


BadEntry:
    Msg = "Invalid Password" & vbNewLine & vbNewLine
    Msg = Msg & "Please enter a valid Password"
    
 ActiveWorkbook.Protect Password:="pwgsc"
    


End Select
End Sub

And here is the closing macro:
Code:
Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
Dim ws As Worksheet
ActiveWorkbook.Unprotect Password:="pwgsc"
    Worksheets("GSS").Visible = False
     Worksheets("PEN").Visible = False
     Worksheets("PPD").Visible = False
     Worksheets("IAN").Visible = False
     Worksheets("CSD").Visible = False
     Worksheets("IMC").Visible = False
     Worksheets("IRB").Visible = False
     Worksheets("NAR").Visible = False
     Worksheets("JUS").Visible = False
     Worksheets("DND").Visible = False
     Worksheets("NHW").Visible = False
     Worksheets("DOE").Visible = False
     Worksheets("DVA").Visible = False
     Worksheets("AGR").Visible = False
     Worksheets("DUS").Visible = False
     Worksheets("SVC").Visible = False
     Worksheets("RSN").Visible = False
     Worksheets("RCM").Visible = False
     Worksheets("RAP").Visible = False
     Worksheets("DFO").Visible = False
     Worksheets("BSF").Visible = False
     Worksheets("WIP Report").Visible = True
     Worksheets("ROLL UP PO 66").Visible = False
ActiveWorkbook.Protect Password:="pwgsc"


End Sub


I still have the following problems:

When an incorrect username is input the GoTo BadEntry doe not work. It just opens the workbook with the WIP Report sheet showing.

and



It does not password protect the workbook when closing nor when a correct password has been entered.

I really appreciate all your help. I am very new at this (2 weeks). I have been reading VBA for Dummies; could you suggest other reading material? I am also thinking about doing a class; would that be worth the time and money or should I just play it by ear?

Thanks for all your time, knowledge and effort.
 
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I don't have access to Excel at the moment, but try these.
With regard to your other question regarding learning....here is a list of training, sites, books, etc..kindly compiled by Hiker95, that you could consider to improve your skills.
Classes suit some people, and not others. Personally I wouldn't waste the money, keep hanging around forums like these and look at the questions AND how they are answered, copy and paste the data into workbooks, and then either deconstruct the code or make changes and see what happens.

Code first
Code:
Private Sub Workbook_Open()
Dim Password As String
ActiveWorkbook.Unprotect Password:="pwgsc"
Password = InputBox("Enter Password")
If Password = "" Then Exit Sub
Select Case Password
Case Is = "Bob"
     Worksheets("DND").Visible = True
     Worksheets("NHW").Visible = True
Case Is = "Walter"
     Worksheets("CSD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IMC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IRB").Visible = True
Case Is = "Sharon"
     Worksheets("GSS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PEN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PPD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IAN").Visible = True
Case Is = "Michelle"
     Worksheets("NAR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("JUS").Visible = True
 Case Is = "Alvan"
     Worksheets("DOE").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DVA").Visible = True
     Worksheets("AGR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DUS").Visible = True
Case Is = "Alex"
     Worksheets("SVC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RSN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RAP").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RCM").Visible = True
Case Is = "Aaron"
     Worksheets("DFO").Visible = True
     Worksheets("BSF").Visible = True
Case Is = "Chief"
     Worksheets("GSS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PEN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("PPD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IAN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("CSD").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IMC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("IRB").Visible = True
     Worksheets("NAR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("JUS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DND").Visible = True
     Worksheets("NHW").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DOE").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DVA").Visible = True
     Worksheets("AGR").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DUS").Visible = True
     Worksheets("SVC").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RSN").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RCM").Visible = True
     Worksheets("RAP").Visible = True
     Worksheets("DFO").Visible = True
     Worksheets("BSF").Visible = True
     
     Worksheets("ROLL UP PO 66").Visible = True
Case Else
    MsgBox "Invalid Password" & vbNewLine & vbNewLine _
    & "Please enter a valid Password"
End Select
 ActiveWorkbook.Protect Password:="pwgsc"
 End Sub



Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
Dim ws As Worksheet
ActiveWorkbook.Unprotect Password:="pwgsc"
Worksheets("WIP Report").Visible = True
For Each ws In Worksheets
    If ws.Name <> "WIP Report" Then
    ws.Visible = False
    End If
 Next ws
ActiveWorkbook.Protect Password:="pwgsc"
End Sub

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