Returning Workbooks Names

egibberate

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Hi,
I have a folder called 'VBA_Samples'

How do I write the code that will return the names of the Workbooks contained in the folder to Sheet2 of 'Referencing' Workbook

Thank you for your time and expertise.
 

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Quick and dirty.
Code:
Sub test()
    x = Dir("C:\VBA_Samples\*.xls")
    
    While x <> ""
        I = I + 1
        Range("A" & I) = x
        x = Dir()
    Wend
    
End Sub
 
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Thanks Norie
Is there a way I can automate the first line.
If the folder was copied to another computer it would be helpful if the code changed it to suit.
Thanks again for your help
 
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Hi,
I've got this far and I'm stumped (newbie I'm afaid)
So how do I get the list of files in to appear in Sheet2 of 'Referencing.xls'

Code:
Function fnstrwkbName() As String
'GET THIS FIRST OPENED WORKBOOK NAME
fnstrwkbName = Workbooks(1).Name
                                                                 
End Function
Function fnstrwkbPath() As String
'GET THIS FIRST OPENED WORKBOOK PATH
fnstrwkbPath = Workbooks(fnstrwkbName).Path
                                                                 
End Function
Function fnstrwkbFullName() As String
'GET THIS FIRST OPENED WORKBOOK FULL NAME
fnstrwkbFullName = Workbooks(fnstrwkbPath).FullName
                                                                 
End Function
Private Sub Worksheet_Activate()
x = Dir("fnstrwkbPath*.xls")

    While x <> ""
        I = I + 1
        .Range("A" & I) = x
        x = Dir()
     
    Wend
End Sub
 
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Like this perhaps?
Code:
x=Dir(ThisWorkbook.Path &"\*.xls)
And this.
Code:
Workbooks("Referencing.xls").Sheets("Sheet2").Range("A" & I) =x
 
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Well that's just a typo.:)
Code:
x=Dir(ThisWorkbook.Path & "\*.xls")
I deliberately put in there to see if you would spot it, honest.;)
 
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Norie, you are my hero.
I'm gonna toast your good health with a few beers.
Thank you very much for your help.
I'm very much obliged :biggrin:
 
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