[dba-VB] CreateObject, GetObject Functions

Bryan you're a star!

I had just come to the conclusion that I would have to error trap it, so
thanks for the code.

Adam Borrie
Systems Manager
Peabody Trust
*  0207 021 4439
* adamb at peabody.org.uk

> ----------
> From: 	Bryan Carbonnell[SMTP:Bryan_Carbonnell at cbc.ca]
> Reply To: 	dba-vb at databaseadvisors.com
> Sent: 	13 May 2004 14:18
> To: 	dba-vb at databaseadvisors.com
> Subject: 	Re: [dba-VB] CreateObject, GetObject Functions
> 
> Adam,
> 
> Here is how I deal with this:
> 
>   'Temporarily disable error handling
>   On Error Resume Next
>   'Get a reference to an already open session on Excel
>   Set objXL = GetObject(, "Excel.Application")
>   'Check to see if everything is ok
>   If objXL Is Nothing Then
>     'Object is nothing, which means Excel is not open
>     Set objXL = CreateObject("Excel.Application")
>     bolWeLoaded = True
>   End If
>   
>   'Restore proper error handling
>   On Error GoTo cmdExcel_Click_Error
> 
> 
> Bryan Carbonnell
> bryan_carbonnell at cbc.ca
> 
> >>> AdamB at peabody.org.uk 13-May-04 9:10:47 AM >>>
> Question:
> 
> I am trying to set the value of a Boolean variable on the basis of
> whether
> an instance of Excel is running.  In doing this I can then determine
> whether
> to perform a CreateObject or GetObject function.
> 
> Do any of you have any suggestions.
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