Alternative to INDIRECT???

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:help: I need to reference a workbook while it is closed!

For example

In A1 I have the text: C:\File\[workbook.xls]worksheet

In B4 I want the result to be the value of cell C10 from the file referenced in A1.

However, I need the workbook to be closed. The file location changes every month, which is why I want to be able to change the file location in one cell and all of my formulas reflect that. I'm open to any suggestions (VBA, Macros, etc).
 

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ARGH. This is the solution I am looking for, however, when I try to run the executable, it states that it is corrupt... Any other ideas?
 
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CFM said:
ARGH. This is the solution I am looking for, however, when I try to run the executable, it states that it is corrupt...
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Try to re-download. Btw, it's an add-in for Windows systems.
 
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CFM said:
:help: I need to reference a workbook while it is closed!

For example

In A1 I have the text: C:\File\[workbook.xls]worksheet

In B4 I want the result to be the value of cell C10 from the file referenced in A1.

However, I need the workbook to be closed. The file location changes every month, which is why I want to be able to change the file location in one cell and all of my formulas reflect that. I'm open to any suggestions (VBA, Macros, etc).
Click to expand...

Why not use Excel's Edit | Links... menu command instead of entering the file's pathname in a worksheet cell? See the Excel Help topic for "Change the source of a link".
 
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