Here's an example of using the "Application.OnTime" method to pause a macro and allow the user to interact with the spreadsheet before continuing:
VBA Code:
Sub ExampleMacro()
Application.OnTime Now + TimeValue("00:05:00"), "CheckForCompletion"
DoEvents
End Sub
Sub CheckForCompletion()
If Range("A1").Value = "Completed" Then
Else
Application.OnTime Now + TimeValue("00:05:00"), "CheckForCompletion"
End If
End Sub
This example defines a macro called "ExampleMacro" that does some initial processing and then pauses for 5 minutes using the "Application.OnTime" method. The method schedules a subroutine called "CheckForCompletion" to run in 5 minutes. The macro then enters a loop using the "DoEvents" method, which allows Excel to continue processing events (such as user input) while the macro is paused. When the "CheckForCompletion" subroutine runs, it checks the value of cell A1 to see if the user has completed the necessary actions. If the value is "Completed", the macro continues with the next step. If the value is not "Completed", the "CheckForCompletion" subroutine is scheduled to run again in 5 minutes.
You can also use "Application.InputBox" method, here is an example of how it can be used:
VBA Code:
Sub ExampleMacro()
result = Application.InputBox("Please enter some data", "Data Entry", Type:=1)
If result = "Cancel" Then
Exit Sub
Else
End If
End Sub
In this example, the InputBox method prompts the user to enter some data and the entered data is stored in "result" variable. If the user clicks "Cancel" the macro exits otherwise it continues with the next step.
And also you can use "Application.GetOpenFilename" method, here is an example of how it can be used:
VBA Code:
Sub ExampleMacro()
filepath = Application.GetOpenFilename("Text Files (*.txt),*.txt")
If filepath = "False" Then
Exit Sub
Else
End If
End Sub
In this example, the GetOpenFilename method opens a file dialog box and allows the user to select a file. The selected file path is stored in the "filepath" variable. If the user clicks "Cancel" the macro exits otherwise it continues with the next step.
Please note that, you need to adjust the time and cell range according to your requirement.