Link dynamic database to new workbook in excel

Question

I have a database of data in excel that I want to copy and paste (link) to a new sheet where I can manipulate the data to a more readable form. However, the database does not have a set number of cells and updates regularly (the reason why it needs to be linked). The database changes size on a daily basis either shrinking or expanding. Is there a way to link the database even though it need to be a dynamic range?

Answer 1

I have a similar situation for one of my reports where I don't want to mess with the live data. All I do is create the link by going to the new sheet and typing something like =iferror(C:\\USER\\Database.xlsx\\sheet1!A1," ") and fill across all the way and down all the way. The iferror checks for data and if there is no data inserts a space. That is how you can overcome the dynamic columns and with issues. The new spreadsheet will then be linked to the raw data set and you can manipulate it as needed.