Synchronize Spreadsheet from VBA

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This article explains how to synchronize an Excel spreadsheet with Invantive Control model using VBA calls.

Instructions

The following methods are available:

  • I_SYNC_UPLOAD: upload data to your database or service;
  • I_SYNC_DOWNLOAD: download data from your database or service;
  • I_SYNC_ALL: first I_SYNC_UPLOAD, if successful run I_SYNC_DOWNLOAD.

Execute the following steps to enable use of the I_SYNC_* methods:

  • Enable the Invantive model from the Modeler ribbon using the slider.
  • Set the model in edit mode using the Edit mode button in the same ribbon;
  • Open the Developer ribbon and click “Insert”.
  • Then select the first item Button (Form Control).
  • Draw a button.
  • The “Assign Macro” dialog opens automatically.
  • Click “New” there; the Visual Basic for Applications editor displays.
  • In the menu bar, choose “Tools”.
  • Then choose the menu item “References”.
  • Check InvantiveControlUDFs.
  • Click OK.
  • Now in your sub, place the call to Invantive, such as:
Sub Button2_Click()
    I_SYNC_DOWNLOAD
End Sub