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Excel Macro to modify abbreviated filenames in spreadsheet to full file name as per folder structure

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We have a spreadsheet with about 22,000 rows. The spreadsheet stores data relating to maintenance issues for a number of buildings. For each issue identified, there is a photograph. The photos are stored in a folder structure as follows: /photos/building_number/photo_file_name.jpg. For example, /photos/415001/DKIM0048.jpg. In the spreadsheet, we have a column referring to the individual photo, however the contents of the cell does not include the full file name, only the number For example, it would store 48 instead of DKIM0048.jpg. Each row of data does include the building number. I need a macro written that will identify the correct file name of the photo and then update the spreadsheet with the full file name (not path just name) of the photo. Note, the naming convention of the photograph file names is not consistent. Some are in the format [login to view URL], others in the format [login to view URL], and other photos were named manually so may be something as simple as '[login to view URL]'. The macro will need to scan the folder structure to identify the relevant photo file then populate the file name into a new column (next to the existing column) with the file name. A data sample with photographs can be downloaded here [login to view URL] Note - incase the winning bidder needs to dowlnoad the entire photo library, please note that it is approx 9Gb of data
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Consider it done. Check my past reviews for your reference. Eagerly waiting for your reply so that i can start with the implementation.
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Hi, are the photos stored on your local drive or online (i,e, on a server). Also are you running Windows or Mac OS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Hi, Is it correct to assume that there would some way to uniquely identify the photograph even though naming convention might be different. A quick discussion will definitely help. Let me introduce myself as an expert VBA programmer. I have used VBA extensively for Excel, MS Word etc.. I have more than 10 years of experience to my credit. I have also worked on advanced VB features like making of ActiveX Exe, ActiveX dlls, OCX, Win32 API, multi-threading etc.. I fully understand on this highly competitive site how important it is to provide high quality work. My prime focus is 100% customer satisfaction. I would be happy to answer any queries that you may have. Looking forward to working with you. Thanks & Regards FineCoder
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I am interested in this task. I have done many such macro projects. I have 10+years of experience in Macros. I can do this 100% perfect. My Bid will be 100$. I have already a macro that will get file names and the full folder path into the excel . Please ping me so that we can discuss . I have built in solution .
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Hi , I am an Excel VBA expert . Written more than 200 complex macros. Ready to help you on this one. Thanks, akiles
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Hi, You said that For each issue identified, there is a photograph, so that mean there will be more than one graph in a folder, right? Does the number in your existing column can use to identify the right picture? That means in one folder, there will be no two pictures with the same ending number? And if the answer to the above question is no, do you have a roughly number that out of 22,000 rows, how many will have that problem? Regards, --Added information-- I just finish download your sample, had a look of it and found an easier way to do it, so if the excel file are exactly like the sample (just with more rows) then I can delivery it for you in just few hours. Regards,
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Sir, < My Goal Is Your 100% Satisfaction. minimum rate but quality Guaranteed > have a 20 worker company related Data entry, ervery one expert and dedicate. I've read Your descriptions and Understand what YOur requirement. ready to start it from right now. thanks and regards by kamal20
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I'm a VBA expert... with over 12 year of experience I will deliver high quality results ... please visit my profile and have a look of what other employers are saying about me... you could be one of them... a satisfied customer... thanks for considering my proposal. when the file was manually renamed they use at least the number that is in the cell on the excel file as part of the file name??
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