Trying to clear column when workbook closes

oops.  Here's the code I'm trying to use.

Sub ClearCheckCol()
'
' ClearCheckCol Macro
'

'
    Columns("G:G").Select
    Selection.ClearContents
End Sub

Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
    Call ClearCheckCol
End Sub

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BBlu,

>I have the attached code in VBA, but it doesn't clear the column when I close the file.

Please let us see the VBA code - thanks.

Patrick

That looks like it ought to work.  Three thoughts:

1) Are you sure macros are enabled?

2) If yes, are you sure that events are enabled?

3) If yes, are you sure that the ClearCheckCol sub is operating against the right worksheet?  Since you are not qualifying the range reference, it is acting against the current active sheet.  You should probably qualify the reference

BBlu,

>You should probably qualify the reference - as per Patrick Matthews' comment...

Sub ClearCheckCol()
    Sheets("Sheet1").Columns("G:G").ClearContents
'or specify whichever sheet is correct
End Sub

Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
    Call ClearCheckCol
End Sub

Patrick(ab) - a different Patrick!

I changed the code per Patrick's thoughts.  Still not working.  I have macros enabled.  But I don't know how to enable events.

Modify your event sub to read:

Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
    MsgBox "foo!"
    Call ClearCheckCol
End Sub

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If you try to close the workbook, do you get that message?

Also, are you certain that you placed the Workbook_BeforeClose sub in the ThisWorkbook module for the specific workbook you want the code to operate on?  Putting it in a different module, or even a different workbook (such as an add-in or a personal macro workbook) would be a problem :)

I'd also extend the qualification to the workbook:

Sub ClearCheckCol()
    ThisWorkbook.Worksheets("Sheet1").Columns("G:G").ClearContents
'or specify whichever sheet is correct
End Sub

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Patrick,

If events aren't enabled, the BeforeClose event won't fire, and thus events won't get enabled that way :)

Patrick

You are funny, Matthew.  No, I don't get that message.  How do I enable the events?

Please state exactly where you placed the Workbook_BeforeClose sub.

I put it in a module for the Workbook.  See attached.

Thanks to you both . The code provided worked...as long as I put it in the right darn location.  LOL

Thanks, again, Guys.