Macro to file values & formats, & alter protection

Hello Ben,

This macro will create a new new workbook with a copy of "Front Sheet" in it. All cells that have formulas will be cleared, and replaced with their values. The user can select the directory and file name using the "SaveAs" dialog. There are 2 passwords for this file. The file password is used to write protect the workbook. The user will be prompted for this password when the workbook opens. If no password is entered then the workbook is opened as read only. The second password is to protect the sheet. These are set to empty strings in the code and are marked in red in the code. Change these to what ever you want.

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Adding the Macro
1. Copy the macro above pressing the keys CTRL+C
2. Open your workbook
3. Press the keys ALT+F11 to open the Visual Basic Editor
4. Press the keys ALT+I to activate the Insert menu
5. Press M to insert a Standard Module
6. Paste the code by pressing the keys CTRL+V
7. Make any custom changes to the macro if needed at this time.
8. Save the Macro by pressing the keys CTRL+S
9. Press the keys ALT+Q to exit the Editor, and return to Excel.

To Run the Macro...
To run the macro from Excel, open the workbook, and press ALT+F8 to display the Run Macro Dialog. Double Click the macro's name to Run it.

Sincerely,
Leith Ross

Hello Ben,

It would help to see how you have your workbook laid out. If you can post a copy of it, I'll review it.

Sincerely,
Leith Ross

Leith,
Can I email it to you directly for comment? There are a few confidentiality issues with posting this sheet on the web.

Ben

Hello Ben,

For the forum members benefit, we generally ask that if you have confidential information in your workbook to either remove it or change it before posting the workbook. I realize that sometimes this not possible or practical. Any code I write for you will be posted back here at the forum with an explanation. It would be best if others could see the workbook.

You can email me at [email protected]

Sincerely,
Leith Ross

Leith,
I will send the file to your email address.
Ben

Thanks Leith,

I've just downloaded it and it works fine first try...thanks so much.
Yes I think the option to overwrite a file is important as the jobs may be revised by the client and need refiling. So if you can do it - this improvement will put the icing on the cake!

Regards & thanks again...
Benb