And for that you could use ENVIRON$("USERNAME")
Regards,
Sam
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 6:58 PM, Paul Schreiner <schreiner_p...@att.net>wrote:
> If you want to tie it to the WORKSTATION, then here's what I'd suggest:
>
> First, send him a file that contains the macro:
>
> Sub auto_open()
> If (Sheets(1).Range("A1").Value = "") Then Range("A1").Value =
> Environ$("computername")
> End Sub
>
> and have him save it and return it to you
> (that will give you his workstation "computer name")
>
> then,
>
> in your file, create an Auto_Open macro
> or a Workbook_Open event macro and use something like:
>
> If (Environ$("computername") = "xxx") Then
> Sheets(3).Visible = True
> Sheets(4).Visible = True
> End If
>
> Now, if you want it to run as long as it's HIM, regardless of the
> workstation, then
> you could do something similar with his userid.
>
>
> *Paul*
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> *Sent:* Mon, November 14, 2011 8:49:44 AM
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> *Subject:* $$Excel-Macros$$ Open Worksheet if Filepath verified
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> I have an excel file that I want to give to an employee that will only
> run if it is on their computer. I am looking for a macro that would
> show perhaps an introduction page and if the file name/path matches
> maybe a cell on the introduction page then it will unhide the (3
> sheets) that the employees needs. Any help will be appreciated.
> Thanks.
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