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Learn how to avoid accumulating data in your `VBA` array loop when copying from multiple files in Excel.
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How to Prevent Data Overlap in Your VBA Array Loop

When working with VBA to process multiple files in Excel, you might encounter issues with data being duplicated or misplaced. A common scenario arises when looping through a set of files, extracting specific data, and pasting it into a master workbook. In this blog, we'll explore a solution to prevent data from building up and ensure that your array correctly stores and pastes data from each file into the right rows of your destination worksheet.

Problem Overview

You may be trying to scan through a folder containing numerous Excel files (in this case, 250 files). The goal is to extract data from specific cells (B3, G3, B7, and R7) and paste them into your active workbook, sequentially filling columns A, B, C, and D for each file. However, if you're noticing that the data is stacking in a way that it overlaps or accumulates incorrectly from one file to the next - for instance, the same data filling multiple rows - you've encountered a common pitfall in the loop where the array isn't reset properly for each iteration.

Understanding the Solution

The Key Issue

The primary issue stems from the variable i not being reset at the beginning of each pass through the loop. This means that each time your code reads data from a new file, it continues to append information to the same array without clearing the previous entries. Therefore, when you copy data from the second file, it continues to extend the existing array rather than starting anew.

Implementing the Fix

To ensure that your data collection resets for each file, you need to introduce a couple of lines of code at the end of your processing loop. This reset will clear existing data from the array and get your index variable back to its initial state.

Here’s how you can modify your code:

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Incorporate these two lines of code just before the loop ends. Doing this effectively removes any previous data in the array and ensures that the next file's data begins at the correct position in your destination cells.

Updated Code Structure

Let’s take a look at how a part of your modified code would look with these changes integrated:

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With this adjustment, you can run your loop and successfully collect and paste distinct rows from each file without any overlaps or repetitions.

Conclusion

Handling data from multiple files in VBA can be challenging, especially when you want to ensure that each file's data is recorded correctly without overlap. By making a simple fix to reset your array and index variable, you can cleanly gather and store information across multiple iterations without the risk of duplication. With the right adjustments, your automation can work smoothly, saving you time and potentially reducing errors during data entry.

By following these steps, you'll streamline your data processing tasks and enhance your efficiency in handling Excel files with VBA. Happy coding!