Paths in templates

[Dave Gilblom]

Is there a way to store a file save path in a template so when any file
using that template is saved it always goes to the preselected folder? I
have several templates that are forms and the filled-in versions always need
to go to the same place. I'd like not to have to go through directory trees
every time to get there.

Thanks, Dave

 

[Jay Freedman]

You need a macro that sets the folder for the Save As dialog, as shown
at http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/MacrosVBA/ChangeSaveAsPath.htm. If
you name the macro FileSaveAs, it will intercept the built-in command
(see http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/MacrosVBA/InterceptSavePrint.htm).

 

[Dave Gilblom]

Jay,

Thanks, but that means I need a whole row of macro buttons, one for each
form that goes in a different folder. Is there a way to attach the macro to
the template so the right button shows up only when the template is
selected?

Regards, Dave

 

[Jay Freedman]

Simply save one macro and its corresponding button in each template.
Do NOT save any of them in normal.dot. Then each macro will be
available only in documents based on that specific template, and only
that button will be added to the toolbar.