Working with images

[Russk68]

Hi All
I have several pictures of equipment to the side of a sheet that is like a library. When I need to grab these pictures, I scroll over to look for it and then copy it and paste it to where I need it.

I'm looking for a shortcut that I'm guessing isn't possible. Something like: Type the name of the equipment in a cell and magically the image is pasted there.

Looking for any suggestions.

Thank you!

Russ

 

[My Aswer Is This]

This can be done but you provided limited details.

So with this script:

Enter the Image name in any cell in column(A) and the script looks for the image name.

And will copy the shape into column(D)

Try this and see how it works and we can modify to your specific needs

You will initially need to give each image a name.
And then enter that name in column(A) for the script to run.

This is an auto sheet event script
Your Workbook must be Macro enabled
To install this code:
Right-click on the sheet tab
Select View Code from the pop-up context menu
Paste the code in the VBA edit window

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
'Modified  4/4/2019  1:49:38 AM  EDT
On Error GoTo M
If Target.Column = 1 Then
ActiveSheet.Shapes(Target.Value).Copy
ActiveSheet.Paste Destination:=Target.Offset(, 3)
End If
Exit Sub
M:
MsgBox "Shape not found"
End Sub

 

[Russk68]

Hi MAIT
I used the file name in column A and the image wasn't found. I also labeled it with Alt text.
How do I name the image?

 

[My Aswer Is This]

You said:

I have several pictures of equipment to the side of a sheet that is like a library.

You never explained where the name was.

I assumed you would name them yourself some how

To name a Image. Just select the image and then in the name Box above Range("A1") give it a name.
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[Russk68]

I should have thought of that.

I wasn't expecting that there would be a way to do this.
It works great! This is so cool!

Thank you very Much!!!

 

[My Aswer Is This]

Glad I was able to help you.
Come back here to Mr. Excel next time you need additional assistance.

You will note the image is put in column D you can change that if you want.

Change offset(,3) to offset(,2 or what ever you want.

Offset(,3) means 3 columns to the right of column A

I should have thought of that.

I wasn't expecting that there would be a way to do this.
It works great! This is so cool!

Thank you very Much!!!

 

[Russk68]

I sure will!
Offset, got it!

Would you be able to prevent the message from popping up when I clear a cell?

 

[My Aswer Is This]

Try this:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
'Modified  4/4/2019  8:25:41 PM  EDT
On Error GoTo M
If Target.Column = 1 Then
If Target.Value = "" Then Exit Sub
ActiveSheet.Shapes(Target.Value).Copy
ActiveSheet.Paste Destination:=Target.Offset(, 3)
End If
Exit Sub
M:
MsgBox "Shape not found"
End Sub

 

[Russk68]

It works by clearing 1 cell but if I clear more than 1 cell at the same time I will get the message.

Thank you!

 

[Russk68]

If you curious, here it is in action. This is just so cool!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i2mivghe2gka9h5/MrExcelBAR.mp4?dl=0