Creating a linked file based on variable location reference

[Monk]

In Book1, cell z1, I have a file location reference (F:\Home\Paul\Book2.xls)
which can change via vlookup depending on the name of the saleperson. I want
the data from Sheet 1 of that z1 file location to appear in Sheet 1 of Book1.

What formula or macro would I need to put in (Book1 Sheet 1) to pick up data
from the location and file name from cell z1?

Sorry if the above is confusing!!

 

[Ron de Bruin]

Hi Momk

The Indirect function is not working with closed workbooks

Maybe you can use a macro to create the links for you like I use here
http://www.rondebruin.nl/summary2.htm

 

[Prashant Runwal]

Dear Monk

Open book2 as well as book1. Go to a cell from sheet1 of book1 where you
want the data from book2. Press + on your keyboard and select the cell from
book2 (where you have the desired data) then press enter. Link will be
created automatically which can be edited later using Edit - Links