XL97: Embedded Worksheet Object Stops After Running Macro

• Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows
• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

If you insert a Microsoft Excel 97 worksheet object into a Microsoft Word 97 document, and then create a macro in the embedded worksheet object, you may receive one of the following error messages when you run the macro.

Microsoft Windows 95

   This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.
   If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.

   EXCEL caused an invalid page fault in module EXCEL.EXE at
   0137:304dec2d.

Microsoft Windows NT

   An application error has occurred and an application error log is
   being generated.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if you run a Visual Basic macro that adds a custom view to the embedded Microsoft Excel 97 worksheet.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

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 engineers 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.

The following macro creates a new custom view in Microsoft Excel 97 and fails when the macro is executed from a Microsoft Excel 97 worksheet object that is embedded in a Microsoft Word 97 document:

   Sub My_View()

       ActiveWorkbook.CustomViews.Add ViewName:="test"

   End Sub

REFERENCES

For more information about the CustomViews Collection object, click the Office Assistant in Microsoft Visual Basic Help, type the following text

   customviews