I run a macro in excel using VB. It runs extremely slow. Once the program ends, the workbook is very slow to respond in normal worksheet movements. if I close the program and reopen, it responds normally.

Hi Bruce, We need to see this macro to figure out what the problem is.Please copy the macro code here in a reply.It would be better if you can attach the workbook itself. Regards

Hi Haytham, Thanks for taking the time to look at it. I have attached a copy of the workbook (I have put random names in the name column, but that does not affect the macro). I am not a sophisticated programmer and don’t know all the shortcuts in coding, but the macro does what I want it to do, it just takes too much time, and once it exits, the workbook is slow to navigate until I close it and reopen it. The macro does two basic procedures: it compares the raw data from golfers scores, computes the senior handicaps and compares it to the course handicap it takes the individual raw data, sorts by name, and prepares a printable version for each player. If you see a fix, just send me a copy to the revised macro with any comments you want to make. Thanks,Bruce

Hi Bruce, Sorry on the late reply!The macro performs a very long operation, and includes several For Loops statements, this is why it takes too much time! Another reason, there are too many Conditional Formatting rules in the worksheet! However, I've updated the macro to speed up the operation, please test it in the attached file. Also, please review Conditional Formatting rules in the worksheet and see if you really need them all. Regards

Hi Haytham, Thanks so much. It runs much faster. I saw you added some code at the front of my macro - one of which doesn't allow the macro to update the screen which I could see takes a huge amount of time. I'm not sure what the others do, but if you could point me to where I could find out, I'd appreciate it. I need the conditional formatting so it is easy for the other golfers to visually see how they are doing and what holes they need to work on. You have been a big help! Bruce

Thank you! The idea behind these codes is to turn off everything that may lead to slow down the macro and not necessary for its operation. In fact, this is the first time I use these codes in separate Subs and then call it inside the main Sub.I took this idea from this https://www.thespreadsheetguru.com/blog/2015/2/25/best-way-to-improve-vba-macro-performance-and-prevent-slow-code-execution, please check it out to see the full explanation of these codes. Regards

slow after running macro | Microsoft Community Hub

12 Replies

Haytham Amairah
Silver Contributor
Jul 21, 2018
Hi Bruce,

We need to see this macro to figure out what the problem is.
Please copy the macro code here in a reply.
It would be better if you can attach the workbook itself.

Regards
- bruce carskadon
  Copper Contributor
  Jul 23, 2018
  Hi Haytham,
  
  Thanks for taking the time to look at it.
  
  I have attached a copy of the workbook (I have put random names in the name column, but that does not affect the macro). I am not a sophisticated programmer and don’t know all the shortcuts in coding, but the macro does what I want it to do, it just takes too much time, and once it exits, the workbook is slow to navigate until I close it and reopen it.
  
  The macro does two basic procedures:
  
  it compares the raw data from golfers scores, computes the senior handicaps and compares it to the course handicap
  
  it takes the individual raw data, sorts by name, and prepares a printable version for each player.
  
  If you see a fix, just send me a copy to the revised macro with any comments you want to make.
  
  Thanks,
  Bruce
  Revised handicap for retirees bland version.xlsm406 KB
  - Haytham Amairah
    Silver Contributor
    Jul 25, 2018
    Hi Bruce,
    
    Sorry on the late reply!
    The macro performs a very long operation, and includes several For Loops statements, this is why it takes too much time!
    
    Another reason, there are too many Conditional Formatting rules in the worksheet!
    
    However, I've updated the macro to speed up the operation, please test it in the attached file.
    
    Also, please review Conditional Formatting rules in the worksheet and see if you really need them all.
    
    Regards
    Revised handicap for retirees bland version (After).xlsm403 KB

Forum Discussion

slow after running macro

12 Replies

Resources