In the picture above I have placed the following formula in cell J1:
=HYPERLINK(LEFT(CELL("filename",A1),FIND("[",CELL("filename",A1))-1),LEFT(CELL("filename",A1),FIND("[",CELL("filename",A1))-1))
I originally created the file on my local C: drive and personal download folder. I then created hyper link formulas in I4, and copied down, that build on the path name J1. This worked fine and dandy when I tested it.
PROBLEM
When I move the file to the network drive, the value in cell J1 showed the new new network path. However when I click on the link it would open my personal download folder where I originally created and saved the workbook.
What I have tried
I thought there might be some value saved some where that was not updated when I moved the file since I used explorer to move the file as opposed to saving the open workbook in a new location. To over come that I tried saving the file in its new location with no effect. I also tried save as with no effect either.
What I was trying to achieve
I was trying to achieve an automatic link that would allow the user to click on the drawing link and it would open the associated file independent of how they have mapped or reference the network location. It would also automatically update the path should the folder be moved or renamed.
What went wrong? is there a better way of doing this?