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VBA PasteSpecial from different workbook!

Tags: Microsoft, Office Excel, 2007, VBA, Excel 2000-2007
Hi!
I have a problem with special function 'PasteValues' are assigned to my regular paste functionality in Excel. It all works perfect as long as I stay in the same workbook but if I copy a value from a different workbook and try to paste this in the one where I have all  my code NOTHING is being copied. I even at one point tried to access the clipboard but that didn't work either... I have tried several options and none works so help would be apprecciated. Here's what I have so far.

From my module:
Public Sub PasteValues()
Application.ScreenUpdating = False

    On Error Resume Next
    Selection.PasteSpecial Paste:=xlPasteValues
   
    Application.CutCopyMode = False
    Application.ScreenUpdating = True
End Sub

From Thisworkbook:
Private Sub Workbook_Activate()

Dim XLApp As Application
Set XLApp = Application

    With XLApp
        'Disable CUT
        .CommandBars("Cell").FindControl(ID:=21).Enabled = False
        .CommandBars("Row").FindControl(ID:=21).Enabled = False
        .CommandBars("Column").FindControl(ID:=21).Enabled = False
        .CommandBars.FindControl(ID:=21).Enabled = False
        .CellDragAndDrop = True
        .OnKey "^x", ""
        .OnKey "^+X", ""

        'Only paste values
        .CommandBars("Cell").FindControl(ID:=22).OnAction = "PasteValues"
        .CommandBars("Row").FindControl(ID:=22).OnAction = "PasteValues"
        .CommandBars("Column").FindControl(ID:=22).OnAction = "PasteValues"
        .CommandBars.FindControl(ID:=22).OnAction = "PasteValues"
        .CommandBars("Cell").FindControl(ID:=755).Enabled = False
        .CommandBars("Row").FindControl(ID:=755).Enabled = False
        .CommandBars("Column").FindControl(ID:=755).Enabled = False
        .CommandBars.FindControl(ID:=755).Enabled = False
        .OnKey "^v", "PasteValues"
        .OnKey "^+V", "PasteValues"
    End With
   
End Sub

Private Sub Workbook_Deactivate()

Dim XLApp As Application
Set XLApp = Application
 
    With XLApp
        'Restore Cut and Paste Special
        .CellDragAndDrop = True
        .CutCopyMode = True
        .OnKey "^x"
        .OnKey "^+X"
        .CommandBars("Cell").Reset
        .CommandBars("Row").Reset
        .CommandBars("Column").Reset
        .CommandBars.FindControl(ID:=21).Reset
        .CommandBars.FindControl(ID:=22).Reset
        .CommandBars.FindControl(ID:=755).Reset
        .OnKey "^v"
        .OnKey "^+V"
    End With
   
End Sub
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Zone: Software
Question Asked By: haxko
Solution Provided By: harfang
Participating Experts: 3
Solution Grade: A
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Comment by haxko
Hi all!
Thanks a million for all input I have received in this matter, it now works perfect. The combination of Rorya's and Harfang's answer made it all work.
Thanks guys
 
 
Comment by harfang
haxko,

When you use (or even just like) the answers of several experts, it is customary to split the points, using the "accept multiple answers" link. In this case, I even think that Rory gave you the bulk of the answer.

Success with your project!
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