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PivotCache.RobustConnect Property

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Excel Developer Reference

Returns or sets how the PivotTable cache connects to its data source. Read/write XlRobustConnect.

Syntax

expression.RobustConnect

expression   A variable that represents a PivotCache object.

Remarks

XlRobustConnect can be one of these XlRobustConnect constants.
xlAlways . The cache always uses external source information (as defined by the SourceConnectionFile or SourceDataFile property) to reconnect.
xlAsRequired . The cache uses external source info to reconnect using the Connection property.
xlNever . The cache never uses source info to reconnect.

Example

The following example determines the setting for the cache connection and notifies the user. The example assumes a PivotTable exists on the active worksheet.

Visual Basic for Applications 
  Sub CheckRobustConnect()

Dim pvtCache As PivotCache

Set pvtCache = Application.ActiveWorkbook.PivotCaches.Item(1)

' Determine the connection robustness and notify user.
Select Case pvtCache.<strong>RobustConnect</strong>
    Case xlAlways
        MsgBox "The PivotTable cache is always connected to its source."
    Case xlAsRequired
        MsgBox "The PivotTable cache is connected to its source as required."
    Case xlNever
        MsgBox "The PivotTable cache is never connected to its source."
End Select



End Sub

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