Microsoft KB Archive/20821

How MP Decides Whether to Update External Copy Information PSS ID Number: Q20821 Article last modified on 03-28-1990 PSS database name: D_MPlan

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Summary:

The information saved with a link is as follows:


 * 1) The source filename
 * 2) The area of the source sheet from which the data comes
 * 3) The time/date the source worksheet was last changed

This information is saved by the destination worksheet. When the destination is opened, the source file is referenced and its modification date is checked to see if it is different from that which was saved. If it has been changed, then the data in the destination sheet needs to be changed to reflect any changes in the source sheet, including copying the correct values from the linked area.

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