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Open workbook from network location - error handling

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    Open workbook from network location - error handling

    One of the steps in a marco I'm working on is opening a workbook from another drive.
    I've specified the location of the workbook with a private function:


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    It is on a network drive.
    This means of course that depending on the user's physical location, the macro may or may not be able to find the network path.
    How do I handle the possible error for this? My first idea was something like

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    This should also give you some idea of the VBA skill level I'm at
    Any pointers in the right direction are welcome!

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    Re: Open workbook from network location - error handling

    Hi,

    I suggest you have a look at this page

    http://www.vbaexpress.com/kb/getarticle.php?kb_id=559

    Here you get a code sample and how to use it, to check if a directory exists.
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    Re: Open workbook from network location - error handling

    exactly what I needed. Thanks friend!

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