Run code from separate workbook

mikechambers

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I have several master files that need to run the same code, so I want to keep only one set of code in a separate workbook for easier maintenance. The code works fine, but I have the button in each of the masters to click on to run the macro. It first opens up the code-only workbook, which then becomes the active workbook, so all the code is performed on that workbook instead of the master. I obviously am trying to avoid telling Excel to activate the specific master file since it will be different in each case. So my question is, how can I activate the master file without specifying a file name, OR how can I open the code-only workbook and run the macro without activating that workbook? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 

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mike,

You could put the code in your Personal.xls file, available in the VBA Editor.

If it is not available in the list on the left side of the VBA Editor, you could, from one of your workbooks:
Tools, Macro, Record New Macro...

In the 'Store macro in:' box, pick 'Personal Macro Workbook', and click on 'OK'.

Then stop the macro.

Then copy the master workbook macro into the 'Personal.xls' Module1.

Have a great day,
Stan
 
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