If you're experiencing slow performance with VBA when pasting data directly into a new Excel table and finding that saving the file first speeds things up, there are a few strategies you can employ to improve the speed without having to save the file first. Here are some tips to optimize the data export process in VBA:
Set wsSource = ThisWorkbook.Sheets("SourceSheet")
Set wsDest = ThisWorkbook.Sheets("DestSheet")
' Load data into array
dataArray = wsSource.Range("A1:D1000").Value
' Paste data from array to destination
wsDest.Range("A1").Resize(UBound(dataArray, 1), UBound(dataArray, 2)).Value = dataArray
3. Use Excel's Built-In Features:
Query Tables or Power Query: If you're importing data from SQL, consider using Excel's Query Tables or Power Query. These tools are optimized for handling data imports efficiently and can avoid the overhead of VBA.
4. Work with Temporary Data:
Use a Temporary Sheet: Create a temporary worksheet to handle the data transfer and then move the data to the final destination. This can help in cases where direct data pasting causes performance issues.
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Dim tempSheet As Worksheet
' Create a temporary worksheet
Set tempSheet = ThisWorkbook.Worksheets.Add
' Paste data into the temporary sheet
wsSource.Range("A1:D1000").Copy Destination:=tempSheet.Range("A1")
' Move data from the temporary sheet to the destination
tempSheet.Range("A1:D1000").Copy Destination:=wsDest.Range("A1")
' Delete the temporary sheet
Application.DisplayAlerts = False
tempSheet.Delete
Application.DisplayAlerts = True
5. Avoid Unnecessary Formatting:
Minimize Formatting: If you're applying formatting while copying data, try to avoid it or apply it after the data is pasted.
By applying these strategies, you should be able to improve the speed of data transfer without the need to save the file first. If you're still facing issues, consider providing more specific details about the VBA code and data you're working with for further assistance.