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Learn how to modify your VBA code to properly handle the cancel action during the Save As process in Excel, preventing files from saving with unwanted names.
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How to Avoid Saving as "FALSE" in VBA Excel When Cancelling a Save Action

When working with Excel and VBA, one common task is to save a macros-enabled workbook through user input. A common issue arises when a user cancels the Save As dialog: rather than exiting the function gracefully, Excel saves the file using the name "FALSE." This can be frustrating and undesirable, as it leads to unwanted files cluttering your directory. In this guide, we’ll break down the problem and provide you with a simple solution to improve your VBA code.

Understanding the Problem

You have created a userform that allows users to save a macros-enabled Excel workbook by pressing a button. The current implementation uses the GetSaveAsFilename function to prompt the user for a file name and location. However, if the user decides to cancel the save action, the following line in your code executes:

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If the user cancels, fName becomes False, resulting in the workbook saving with the name "FALSE". This behavior is both unexpected and undesirable in most applications.

Steps to Modify Your VBA Code

To fix this issue, you can modify your existing code to include a conditional check after obtaining the filename. If the user cancels the Save As dialog, your code should exit the subroutine without attempting to save the workbook. Here’s how to do it:

Updated Code

Here’s the revised version of your SaveAs_CommandButton_Click subroutine:

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Explanation of the Changes

Check for Cancellation: After you call GetSaveAsFilename, immediately check if fName is False. If so, use Exit Sub to prevent the save operation from executing.

Conditional Structure: The If statement that checks for cancellation should be placed right after you retrieve the filename but before attempting to save the workbook. This ensures that the code flows logically and responds as expected to user input.

Conclusion

By incorporating this check into your VBA code, you can significantly improve the user experience. Users can now cancel the save operation without worrying about accidental file creation. Always remember that good coding practices include anticipating user actions and providing clear, expected responses.

Implement the provided code snippet into your VBA project and enjoy a smoother interaction with your Excel userforms. Happy coding!