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    Question Excel updating databse

    Hello, I am somewhat new to this entire forum and excel. I am looking to make 2 sheets. One set would have sort of an invoice template such as regular boxes where you put in the information. Info such as address, model part, phone, etc. I am looking for a way I can have another sheet with just a database. it would be so that I can simply press update or something and it makes a new line in the database with it updating the total cost, name, phone number, etc. I am imaging an invoice template that wouldn't be complicated, just so you can fill it in, click update, the template resets, the info is put into the database, a new line is made with a new number for each time I do. If anything is confusing, sorry, I am always busy working and need this to help me out. Thank you so so much to anyone that helps.

    A related post I saw:
    I need to have a database that automatically updates itself.
    In fact, I have a folder with different excel files, say folder Y (all the same form/template), and the first X cells of these files need to be extracted to another excel workbook (file Z). Every file represents 1 row in workbook Z. But this should be done automatically.
    So if I copy a new excel file in folder Y, the first X of this new excel file should automatically (can be with a ‘button demand’) be copied into workbook Y.
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    Re: Excel updating databse

    Welcome to the forum! You will need VBA for this requirement, so I'm moving the thread accordingly.

    Please change your location setting in your profile to something helpful (e.g. UK, USA, Europe, etc.)

    Will you please attach a sample Excel workbook? Many members cannot or will not access file-sharing sites.

    1. Make sure that your sample data are REPRESENTATIVE of your real data. The use of unrepresentative data is very frustrating and can lead to long delays in reaching a solution.

    2. Make sure that your desired solution is also shown (mock up the results manually).

    3. Make sure that all confidential data is removed or replaced with dummy data first (e.g. names, addresses, E-mails, etc.).

    4. Try to avoid using merged cells as they cause lots of problems.

    Unfortunately the attachment icon doesn't work at the moment, so to attach an Excel file you have to do the following: just before posting, scroll down to Go Advanced and then scroll down to Manage Attachments. Now follow the instructions at the top of that screen.

    Please pay particular attention to point 2 (above): without an idea of your intended outcomes, it is often very difficult to offer appropriate advice.
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