To set up a data source by using Microsoft Query: On the Data tab, in the Get External Data group, click From Other Sources, and then click From Microsoft Query. Minecraft exel80 texture pack. Do one of the following: To specify a data source for a database, text file, or Excel workbook, click the Databases tab. I am using Excel 2007 and I am trying to get MS query working as it did with Excel 2003. On the data tab, if I select From Access I am given the ability to connect to.
You can use MS Query to consolidate Excel ranges from multiple wkbks/wkshts or to query data from the active workbook (Just save it first so Excel can find it): This example uses a named range in the current workbook. Assumptions: The data in the range is structured like a table: -Col headings (Dept, PartNum, Desc, Price) The data is in a named range.Example: MyProductData (Note: MS Query may display warnings about it's ability to show the query.ignore them and proceed.) Starting with an empty worksheet: 1)Select the cell where you want the consolidated data to start 2)Data.FromotherSources.FromMicrosoftQuery or.for XL2003: Data.ImportExternalData.NewDatabaseQuery. Databases: Excel Files Browse to your file, pick the data range to import.Accept defaults until the next step. At The last screen select the: Return the data to Excel.
Once that is done.to get the latest data just: Right Click in the data range. You can edit the query SQL at any time to add/remove data sources and/or fields.
Is that something you can work with? Ron Coderre Microsoft MVP - Excel (2006 - 2010) P.S. If any post answers your question, please mark it as the Answer (so it won't keep showing as an open item.) Regards, Ron Coderre Microsoft MVP - Excel.