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How do you update an Excel file (Data Refresh and update formulas) WITHOUT opening the file?

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Mar 15, 202660485 views
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I have an Excel file that want to update and save automatically with out having to open it or manually interact with. Manually, I open the file up and hit data refresh which goes and does a SQL query and then hit F9 for the formulas to update and then I just close/save. (I then would mail the file …

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My workaround is to record a Macro in the Excel file (so you have to use .xlsm file extension) (first you will need to go to Programs >> Windows Powershell and type at prompt to allow the script to run) : Then I use a Powershell script that does the…

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