slow down a macro?

Chavira55

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is it possible to run a code in slow motion? I have a macro that reareanges the worksheet but I would like the macro to slow down.
 

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On 2002-10-18 15:54, Chavira55 wrote:
is it possible to run a code in slow motion? I have a macro that reareanges the worksheet but I would like the macro to slow down.

Hi,

Hit ALT+F8 to open the macro dialog.
Select the macro you want to run.
Select the Step-button.
The macro editor with the code shows up.
Hit F8 to step trough the code and see what each line of code does.

Hope this helps.
 
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If you only want to slow down in a few places, you can sprinkle this line around in your code (to wait 2 seconds):

Application.Wait (Now + TimeValue("0:00:02"))
 
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Bugs, I have an arrow that "appears" pointing to certain key numbers on my sheet. This arrow (its a macro) goes thru the motions too fast so in the blink of an eye it is done traveling tru its path. If I can do it in slow motion, it would appear to slide thru the sheet to those points.
 
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Here is the code that I have for the arrow (autoshape is the arrow)

Sub ARROW()
'
' ARROW Macro
' Macro recorded 10/18/2002 by Chavira55
'
ActiveSheet.Unprotect

ActiveSheet.Shapes("AutoShape 6").Select
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 0.75
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop 12.75
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 0.75
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop 21#
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 23.25
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop 33#
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 42#
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop 32.25
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation -26.17
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation -31.96
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 24#
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop -0.75
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 36#
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop 0.75
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 70.5
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop 4.5
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 55.5
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop -5.25
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 60.75
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 46.5
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop -6#
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft 69.75
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop 4.5
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementTop 5.25
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation -0.21
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation 41.42
ActiveSheet.Shapes("AutoShape 6").Select
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation 41.14
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation 65.77
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation 22.01
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft -72#

End Sub
 
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Play around with loops for much smoother display. If you are willing to stick with what you have currently, use the Sleep API function and place it strategically in your code at many and various points.
Partial example of your code:<pre>
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation -0.21: Sleep 5
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation 41.42: Sleep 5
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation 41.14: Sleep 5
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation 65.77: Sleep 5
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementRotation 22.01: Sleep 5
Selection.ShapeRange.IncrementLeft -72#: Sleep 5</pre>


I recommend that you at least try out the
following and with a bit of a look this
method will be easy to use.<pre>
Option Explicit
Public Declare Sub Sleep Lib "kernel32" (ByVal dwMilliseconds As Long)

Sub asdf()
Dim l As Long, t As Long, HoldTop As Double
With Sheet1.Shapes("AutoShape 6")
.Left = 0
.Top = 0
Do Until .Top > 400
Sleep 5
DoEvents
.IncrementLeft 0.5
.IncrementTop 0.5
If .Top > 200 And .Top< 291 Then
.IncrementRotation -1
End If
Loop

Do
HoldTop = .Top
Sleep 5
DoEvents
.IncrementLeft -0.5
.IncrementTop -0.5
If .Top > 200 And .Top< 291 Then
.IncrementRotation -1
End If
Loop While HoldTop<> .Top

End With
End Sub</pre>

Tom
This message was edited by TsTom on 2002-10-19 00:50
 
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Hi Chavira55,

The "Option Explicit" statement goes at the very start of the module, so it will go before your arrow code.

It's purpose is to force the programmer to explicitly declare the variables used in the module. Quote from the VBE Help files:

Used at module level to force explicit declaration of all variables in that module.

Syntax

Option Explicit

Remarks

If used, the Option Explicit statement must appear in a module before any procedures.

When Option Explicit appears in a module, you must explicitly declare all variables using the Dim, Private, Public
, ReDim, or Static statements. If you attempt to use an undeclared variable name, an error occurs at compile time.

If you don't use the Option Explicit statement, all undeclared variables are of Variant type unless the default type is otherwise specified with a Deftype statement.

Note Use Option Explicit to avoid incorrectly typing the name of an existing variable or to avoid confusion in code where the scope of the variable is not clear.


In Tom's example routine it results in the following line being added by the programmer:

Dim l As Long, t As Long, HoldTop As Double

Without it, the variables (l,t, and HoldTop) would be assumed by Excel to be Variant data types rather than those specified. Variants should, in general, be avoided if possible as they take up more memory.

HTH

PS To force yourself to use "Option Explicit", go to Tools / Options in the VBE and select the "Require Variable Declaration" box. The VBE will then automatically add the line to the start of your modules.
 
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