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    Search for a file using a macro?

    I have over 4000 files for customer equipment. Those files contain pictures and closed work orders for the equipment. I have set up a master sheet and pulled specific information about the customers equipment but need to have a quick way for others to go directly to the folder. Is there a way that I can create a search shortcut for a specific folder located on my x: drive based on the information that is entered into the master sheet in cell B2?

    Any input is appreciated.

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    Re: Search for a file using a macro?

    Yes, first select Cell B2, then from the insert menu, select Hyperlink, make sure you have selected the Existing File icon on the right, then type in a text to display(Something like shortcut to x - See picture attached), in the lookin box select your drive X; then make sure your address is X:\
    After hitting OK the Excel file will show an underlined blue text that is your shortcut to X:
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    Re: Search for a file using a macro?

    Thanks for the reply, is there any way to take it a step further and have it search for the appropriate file on drive X and return the search results?

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    Re: Search for a file using a macro?

    I'm not sure there's a really fast way of doing it, but try the attached. The more of the file path you can provide (and the fewer sub-directories) the faster the code will be.

    I've had to attach, the forum won't let me post this.
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