Create Macro to lock and save workbook and another to unlock

**Nicola13** · 08-31-2012, 09:26 AM

Hi,

Im new to macros and VB so not sure how to adapt this code. I am looking to create a button and assign a macro that will lock(with password) the workbook and save. Upon locking I want the users name to appear in a cell and the save date/time. I want to create another button which will allow the user to unlock(with password) the workbook. I dont want users to be able to save the workbook without locking.

I found this code for locking and unlocking the entire workbook. This works fine but need the save incorporated into it.

Hope someone can help!

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**rvasquez** · 08-31-2012, 10:23 AM

Hello,

The following lines of code will place the username in a cell, the current time and date in another and then save the workbook with changes:

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**Cutter** · 08-31-2012, 08:52 PM

@ Nicola13

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**Nicola13** · 09-03-2012, 04:45 AM

@rvasquez - This works great for adding the user name and date/time but I am getting a compile error (wrong number of arguements or invalid property assignment) for the save workbook with changes?

@Cutter - Sorry about that I didnt see that in the rules. Will make sure I do this from now on. thanks!

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@rvasquez - Got it working now. I removed the True and it worked. Thank you for your help

**Cutter** · 09-03-2012, 12:23 PM

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