Microsoft KB Archive/162599

= Object Is Not Visible After Using CreateObject Method =

Article ID: 162599

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q162599



SYMPTOMS
When you create an object with the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications CreateObject method, the object may not be visible.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because an object you create with the CreateObject method is not visible unless the macro performs some action that affects the object.



RESOLUTION
Microsoft provides examples of Visual Basic for Applications procedures for illustration only, without warranty either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. The Visual Basic procedures in this article are provided 'as is' and Microsoft does not guarantee that they can be used in all situations. While Microsoft Support professionals can help explain the functionality of a particular macro, they will not modify these examples to provide added functionality, nor will they help you construct macros to meet your specific needs. If you have limited programming experience, you may want to consult one of the Microsoft Solution Providers. Solution Providers offer a wide range of fee-based services, including creating custom macros. For more information about Microsoft Solution Providers, call Microsoft Customer Information Service at (800) 426-9400.

To make the object visible, perform an action that affects that object. The following macro causes the object to become visible: Sub object_example Dim xlsheet As Object Set xlsheet = CreateObject("excel.sheet.8") xlsheet.Worksheets(1).Range("A1").Value = 100 MsgBox xlsheet.Worksheets(1).Range("A1").Value Set xlsheet = Nothing End Sub



STATUS
This behavior is by design of Microsoft Excel 97.

