Скачать или смотреть How to Fix the No Permission to Compress Error in VBA for Excel

Discover how to resolve the "No permission to compress" error in your VBA project when manipulating Excel files with our easy-to-follow guide.
---
This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/68680323/ asked by the user 'NRAlbukas' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/16606818/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/68732127/ provided by the user 'NRAlbukas' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/16606818/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions.

Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: VBA - No permission to compress

Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l...
The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license.

If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com.
---
Solving the No Permission to Compress Error in VBA for Excel

Are you facing the frustrating No Permission to Compress error while trying to compress a .xlsm file in your VBA code? You're not alone. This common issue occurs when working with file manipulations in Excel VBA, particularly when swapping the VBProject or creating compressed files.

In this guide, we will guide you step by step through a solution that addresses this issue, allowing you to compress your files seamlessly.

Understanding the Problem

When executing operations like compression on Excel files using VBA, permissions can sometimes prevent the successful execution of your code. This often stems from the way Excel manages project security and file handling.

Here's a quick breakdown of the situation you encountered:

You had an existing script that attempted to unpack an .xlsm file, swap the project, and then compress it again.

However, during the compression process, you received a permission error that halted execution.

Proposed Solution: A Simpler Code Approach

Fortunately, there's a more straightforward way to handle file manipulations in your Excel VBA project without facing permission issues. Here’s a refined approach that focuses on importing just the necessary components rather than the entire project.

Required References

Before you get started, ensure that your VBA environment has the following references enabled:

Microsoft Scripting Runtime

Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Extensibility 5.3

The Revised Code

Here's the updated code that successfully resolves the permission error:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Key Changes and Benefits

Simpler Operation: The new code focuses on importing components rather than the complete VBProject, minimizing complications and reducing the chances of permission errors.

Flexible File Dialog: Users can easily select files using the dialog, which improves usability and versatility.

Error Handling: The script incorporates error handling for smoother operations.

Conclusion

With this updated approach, you should no longer face the No Permission to Compress error while managing your Excel VBA projects. This solution simplifies the compression process and enhances the efficiency of your scripts.

Now you can focus on building amazing functionalities within your Excel applications without interruptions!

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need further assistance with your VBA projects!