Example input
[User]: Jane
[Step 1]: Open Excel file "SalesData.xlsx"
[Step 2]: Filter column "Region" for "North"
[Step 3]: Copy all rows in "Sales" column
[Step 4]: Paste copied data into new Excel file "NorthSales.xlsx"
[Step 5]: Save and close "NorthSales.xlsx"
[Step 6]: Email "NorthSales.xlsx" to manager@company.com
[Analysis 1]: Code execution time
[Analysis 2]: Memory efficiency
Example output
Creating a macros code tailored for Jane's needs involves writing VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code in Excel. Below is the code along with comprehensive instructions on how to use it. Please note that this code assumes the structure of your Excel file and may need to be adjusted based on your actual data.
### VBA Macros Code:
```vba
Sub GenerateNorthSalesReport()
' Step 1: Open Excel file "SalesData.xlsx"
Workbooks.Open "C:\Path\To\SalesData.xlsx"
' Step 2: Filter column "Region" for "North"
With ActiveSheet
.AutoFilterMode = False ' Remove any existing filters
.Range("A1").AutoFilter Field:=1, Criteria1:="North"
End With
' Step 3: Copy all rows in "Sales" column
Columns("B:B").Select
Selection.Copy
' Step 4: Create a new Excel file "NorthSales.xlsx"
Workbooks.Add
ActiveSheet.Paste
' Step 5: Save and close "NorthSales.xlsx"
Application.DisplayAlerts = False ' Disable save prompt
ActiveWorkbook.SaveAs "C:\Path\To\NorthSales.xlsx", FileFormat:=51 ' FileFormat 51 is for xlsx format
Application.DisplayAlerts = True ' Enable save prompt
ActiveWorkbook.Close SaveChanges:=False
' Step 6: Email "NorthSales.xlsx" to manager@company.com
Dim OutlookApp As Object
Set OutlookApp = CreateObject("Outlook.Application")
Dim OutlookMail As Object
Set OutlookMail = OutlookApp.CreateItem(0)
With OutlookMail
.To = "manager@company.com"
.Subject = "North Sales Report"
.Body = "Attached is the North Sales Report."
.Attachments.Add "C:\Path\To\NorthSales.xlsx"
.Send
End With
' Cleanup
Set OutlookMail = Nothing
Set OutlookApp = Nothing
' Optional: Close "SalesData.xlsx"
Workbooks("SalesData.xlsx").Close SaveChanges:=False
End Sub
```
### Instructions for Use:
1. Open Excel.
2. Press `Alt + F11` to open the VBA editor.
3. Insert a new module by right-clicking on any item in the project explorer on the left, then choose `Insert` -> `Module`.
4. Copy and paste the provided code into the module.
5. Close the VBA editor.
6. Press `Alt + F8`, select "GenerateNorthSalesReport," and click "Run."
### Code Execution Time and Memory Efficiency:
#### Code Execution Time:
Execution time depends on various factors such as the size of your data. This code sequentially performs operations, so its execution time will be influenced by the volume of data in the "SalesData.xlsx" file. You can measure execution time using the `Timer` function in VBA.
Example:
```vba
Dim StartTime As Double
Dim SecondsElapsed As Double
StartTime = Timer
' Your code here
SecondsElapsed = Round(Timer - StartTime, 2)
MsgBox "Execution time: " & SecondsElapsed & " seconds", vbInformation
```
#### Memory Efficiency:
The provided code is relatively efficient in terms of memory usage. It loads the necessary data into memory, performs operations, and releases resources promptly. However, memory efficiency also depends on the size of your data. For very large datasets, additional optimizations may be considered, such as processing data in chunks.
Remember to always save your work before running any macros and consider testing the code on a backup or sample data first.