VBA codes to convert excel file to csv file

Import the Excel file into a temporary table in Access, query it into a DataSet, then write it to CSV.

Thanks. But I am trying to click a button on the form, then the codes will covert the excel file to a CSV file at the same file location.  Is this possible?

Try

Dim ws As Worksheet

For Each ws In ActiveWorkbook.Worksheets
    ws.SaveAs "C:\docs\" & ws.Name & ".csv", xlCSV
Next

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Thanks, but I don't see the path of the excel file?

This will save your file in the same location with the same file name as a .csv file:

Sub SaveAsCSV()
Dim strCPath, strFName As String

strCPath = Application.ActiveWorkbook.Path
strFName = Left(ActiveWorkbook.Name, Len(ActiveWorkbook.Name) - 4) & ".csv"
  ActiveWorkbook.SaveAs Filename:= _
    strCPath & "\" & strFName, FileFormat:= _
    xlCSV, CreateBackup:=False
End Sub

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Flyster

Thanks.

So strCPath is the file location, the ActiveWorkbook name is the excel name?

You do it this way in Access.

First, go to Tools, References and establish a reference to Microsoft Excel 15.0 Object Library
Then, create this function in a module:

Public Function ConvertExcel()

    Dim xls     As Excel.Application
    Dim wkb     As Excel.Workbook
    Dim wks     As Excel.Worksheet
    
    Set xls = Excel.Application
    Set wkb = xls.Workbooks.Open("c:\test\yourexcelfile.xlsx")
    Set wks = wkb.Worksheets(1)
    wks.SaveAs "c:\test\yourexcelfile.csv", xlCSV
    
    Set wks = Nothing
    wkb.Close False
    Set wks = Nothing
    xls.Quit
    Set xls = Nothing

End Function

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Of course, adjust path and filename (and perhaps worksheet index) to those of yours.

/gustav

Thanks. I created a module call: "Module2". Then create a button on the form and tried both codes: "Call ConvertExcel" or "Call Module 2." I am keeping get the message:
"Compie error: Expected End Sub." But I already have "End Sub" under  "Call ConvertExcel" or "Call Module 2." Do you know the issue?


Public Function ConvertExcel()

    Dim xls     As Excel.Application
    Dim wkb     As Excel.Workbook
    Dim wks     As Excel.Worksheet
   
    Set xls = Excel.Application
    Set wkb = xls.Workbooks.Open("c:\test\yourexcelfile.xlsx")
    Set wks = wkb.Worksheets(1)
    wks.SaveAs "c:\test\yourexcelfile.csv", xlCSV
   
    Set wks = Nothing
    wkb.Close False
    Set wks = Nothing
    xls.Quit
    Set xls = Nothing

End Function

Copy my code exactly as written.

/gustav

Your OnClick event should read like:

Private Sub MyButton_Click()
    Call ConvertExcel
End Sub

/gustav

you can try the codes  I posted (place it in a regular module ) and use like this

private sub yourBtn_click()
saveAsCSV

end sub

Thank you, Rey. It works.

What codes should I add if I need to delete the excel file after it convert to CSV file?

to delete the excel file

kill xlFile

Thanks. Just one last question, as I need to run this script daily. I am getting the message " A file named test.csv already exists in this location. Do you want to replace it" with "yes" "No, and "Cancel".

How can I pass this message to make if default replace it?

thanks,

try this revised code

Sub saveAsCSV()
 Dim objExcel As Object, xlFile As String, csvFile As String
 xlFile = "c:\MyFile.xls"       'change to correct location of the excel file
 csvFile = Left(xlFile, Instrrev(xlFile,".")) & "csv"
 
 if dir(csvFile) <> "" then kill csvFile
 
 Set objExcel = CreateObject("excel.Application")
 objExcel.workbooks.Open (xlFile)
 objExcel.activeworkbook.SaveAs csvFile, FileFormat:=6, CreateBackup:=False
 objExcel.activeworkbook.Saved = True
 
 kill xlFile
 
 objExcel.Quit
 Set objExcel = Nothing
 
 End Sub

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