importing a cell value

[Kristian G]

I need to import a cell values from an un-opened .xls using a variable address
ie
cell A34 = the location of the .xls on our server
(j:\121213\Drafting\Quants\)
"105 White Ant" = the name of the .xls
B3 = the cell I need to import

C6 = value(A34+"105 White Ant"+B3)

Any help or advice would be hugely appriciated

 

[Kristian G]

Sorry I should also have specified that I want to avoid the use of macros.

 

[Pete_UK]

You would normally use INDIRECT to do this, but it will only work with
workbooks that are open. If you want to avoid macros or add-ins (such
as Laurent Longre's morefunc or Harlan Grove's PULL function), then
you will have to open your second workbook.

Hope this helps.

Pete

 

[RagDyeR]

One way to approach this is to construct a "Text" formula, which can
reference your variables, and then convert that "Text" formula to an XL
"legal" formula.

See if this old post helps:

http://tinyurl.com/35tkzu

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HTH,

RD
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Sorry I should also have specified that I want to avoid the use of macros.