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    VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    Hey Everyone,

    I am not sure if this is possible to do in VBA but could use some guidance. I have a Macro Enabled workbook A that contains hundreds of conditional formatting rules across several tabs. This workbook serves as a template. I am trying to find a way to export or print out all the conditional formatting rules including formula and named range references, range of cells the rules apply too, color and font etc ) to a separate worksheet which can than be copied and pasted into a new workbook and have a macro re-import all the conditional formatting rules by referencing this output sheet.

    I can't post links yet but Extend Office has post on how to "Print all Conditional Formatting Rules" to a list but it does not account account for rules if the cell is blank, or include any formatting such as the color, font, boarder etc and also only does one tab at a time. I'd like to be able to export all the rules for the entire workbook and display all the possible formatting rules and re-import these to a operate workbook.

    Appreciate any help

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    Re: VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    Hi Pepe Le Mokko,
    Thank you for your explanation and messages clean up.
    I will first try to make this tool Excel 64 bits compatible and then follow your tips.
    And if you agree with your help, verify it also works on Excel Linux.
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    Last edited by Balbox; 04-03-2020 at 12:53 PM.

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    Re: VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    As it is VBA I doubt it will work on Linux. Play on Linux does not import the necessary libraries ( or whatever)
    Anyway, I will give it a try

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    Re: VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    Hello,

    Here is a version compatible with Excel 64 bits which also improves the display of cell format and its related FC formats when typing [Ctrl + w].

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    Re: VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    Ohhh ! Ok, the site does not take the selected file name to upload it; On have also to click on a button which is completely on the other side of the page !
    This is for selecting high university degree members only ?
    Anyway, with your help I eventually managed to upload the file
    Thank you
    Last edited by Balbox; 04-11-2020 at 08:16 AM.

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    Re: VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    Woo-hoo! I will tidy up the thread shortly.

    EDIT: Thread cleaned up.
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    Re: VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    Here is V1.8 that fixes a bug on FC Priority variable type.
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    Re: VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    Thank you Balbox. Your solution is very helpfull. This is after almost two years from posting!

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    Re: VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    Quote Originally Posted by Balbox View Post
    Here is V1.8 that fixes a bug on FC Priority variable type.
    Hi Balbox,
    How can I use your solution to copy all CF from one workbook and paste the same into several other workbooks in one go?

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    Re: VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    Quote Originally Posted by zakn View Post
    Hi Balbox,
    How can I use your solution to copy all CF from one workbook and paste the same into several other workbooks in one go?
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    Re: VBA to Export and Re-Import Conditional Formatting Rules

    thanks alot again

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