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Fleet List Processor

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Overview

VBA automation where users drop raw export files into an input folder and double-click to process. Auto-detects file types by name/content and creates formatted output.

Mapped all requirements and file conditions. Users drop files into input folder, double-click VBA file, and it processes everything based on filename and content detection.

Features

Core automation capabilities.

  • Auto File Type Detection - Identifies file type from name and content patterns
  • Content-Based Processing - Applies correct transformations based on data structure
  • Formatted Output - Creates clean, standardized output files
  • Exception Logging - Only logs when something unexpected happens
  • Drop & Run Operation - No configuration needed for daily use

Usage

Simple three-step operation.

  • Drop raw export files into the designated input folder
  • Double-click the VBA processor file
  • Collect formatted output from the output folder

Results

Time and quality improvements.

MetricBeforeAfter
Processing TimeHoursMinutes
Process TypeManual cleanupAuto-detection
ErrorsCommonLogged only

Technology Stack

Technologies used.

  • VBA - Core automation logic
  • Excel - File processing and output
  • Windows Automation - File system operations
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