How to use a macro to auto delete file when passed 15 days
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How to use a macro to auto delete file when passed 15 days
Requirement:
The user has a workbook and is looking for a macro that auto deletes the file when passed 15 days within the workbook.
Solution:
Paste this into the ThisWorkbook module :
Code:
Private Sub Workbook_Open()
On Error Resume Next
Dim Edate As Date
Dim sh As Worksheet
Edate = Format("30/11/2016", "DD/MM/YYYY") '<----- set the delete date here
If Date > Edate Then
DeleteActiveWorkbook
End If
End Sub
Pate this into a Routine Module :
Code:
Sub DeleteActiveWorkbook() Dim xFullName As String xFullName = Application.ActiveWorkbook.FullName ActiveWorkbook.Saved = True Application.ActiveWorkbook.ChangeFileAccess xlReadOnly Kill xFullName Application.ActiveWorkbook.Close False End Sub
The workbook contents will be deleted but the actual workbook will need to be closed manually by the user.
Obtained from the OzGrid Help Forum.
Solution provided by Logit.
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