Don't update links on workbook open

Originally Posted by shg

The code doesn't go in the workbook open event; it's the code in some other workbook that's opening the workbook of interest.

Gotcha, that makes sense.

If you want to set the attribute in the workbook, do Edit > Links, and check Don't ask and don't update

Even better. I had seen this once before, but had forgotten it existed...and apparently my google-fu is very weak. Thanks much for the help.