Need Explanation on Process Limits

[JBNewsGroup]

Hi,

I have a general question about limits in Word2000.

I have a VBA macro that creates 20 tables, each of which has 350 rows and 5
columns. The macro inserts preset values for 3 of the table columns. After
creating about 4 or 5 tables something happens that causes the macro to "get
lost" and no data is inserted (also processing slows down as shown by a
StatusBar display). The display shows that the macro is still running.
Screen Updating is turned off for the entire process. I created a "restart"
function by saving, closing and re-opening the document after 3 tables are
created (3 seems to be the "magic number" for complete processing without
problems). Under this scenario everything works fine and all the tables are
created.

I looked in the KB and I seem to be within Word2000 limits for a document
and for tables.
Is there a processing limit in Word 2000 having to do with some internal
buffering? I know I am well over 32K if you count all the characters and,
therefore, the buffer question.

If anyone can shed light on this it would be greatly appreciated as I really
would like to know what is happening.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Jerry Bodoff

 

[Word Heretic]

G'day "JBNewsGroup" <[email protected]>,

#1. Use UndoClear regularly on all Documents getting edited.

#2: For tables, we usually use a flat text with Tab structure, then
convert to table once the table is complete.

#3: Heresy: Everyone tells me to go jump with this one, but I have
tested it as true before. With extreme editing you also have to allow
the screen to update every now and again. Whilst not documented, it is
obvious the render system is a separate component and thius has its
own input buffer.

Steve Hudson - Word Heretic

steve from wordheretic.com (Email replies require payment)
Without prejudice


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[JBNewsGroup]

Hi Steve,

Thanks for your reply. It was driving me nuts.

Thanks for the tip on UndoClear, I did not know about that one.
Unfortunately in two columns
there are color fills in selected cells so your #2 does not apply.
Regarding #3, I am tending to agree with you. Just my "restart" process
tends to prove that.

Once again I appreciate your reply.

Jerry Bodoff