kunkel321 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Hi Folks, I'm thinking about getting the Mac Exp Book. It's a bit of an investment at $50 though... I'm pretty good at scouring the help file to find answers, but I've found that the true functionality of this powerful app is more than can be covered in a standard help file. Of the forum members who have purchased the book, how many feel that it contains information that cannot be obtained via the helpfile and general tinkering? Can anyone identify some cool thing they were able to to after reading the book?? Many thanks. -steveK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrometano Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 i wanted to but, i live in brazil and seems that it isnt avaliable here yet =/ i luv MacEx, have been using it for about 4 years already and it keeps surprising me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kistonewa Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I purchased Macro Express Explained a couple years ago. It is an excellent reference for me since I am not a programmer. There is thorough coverage of all major topics, and I picked up many ideas on how to write macros that I would not have attempted otherwise. ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 The book can also be purchased as a PDF download for $19.95 And of course, I HIGHLY recommend either one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy691 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I purchased the book right after I found Macro Express loaded on my company computer. That was over two years ago and my copy is now worn and very used. Well worth my investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Just get it, you won't regret it. But to answer your question I find that about 25% of my research projects on a an ME function or whatever ends up with consulting the book. But one thing I like about his book is that although most of ME's help file is written plain English I often read something and think "Huh? What are they saying here?" and find that Joe has either said it a different way or more verbosely so that I can get what they were saying. Also it's easy to read so about a week after I got it I found myself reading it cover to cover. And although I didn't retain all of it the overview gave me a better understanding of all the capabilities so I could come back and further research items later when I had an application. I'll sell you a copy of the PDF for $18.95. Just kidding! Settle down Joe and have a glass of wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunilvedula Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi All, Can anyone give me the full name of the book and the site where i can download it from (i live in india). Not sure where to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunilvedula Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi All, Can anyone give me the full name of the book or the site where i can download it from (i live in india). Not sure where to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonemes Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi All, Can anyone give me the full name of the book or the site where i can download it from (i live in india). Not sure where to get it. Sure: http://www.macroexpress.com/macexplained.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oded Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I've bought the book right after it was first offered. Although quite expensive I don't regret it. Highly recommended. Oded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunkel321 Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hi Everyone. Thanks for the replies! I also found that Google Books has a nice sample/preview of the book. I learned a couple things by just reading the preview!! I bought the .pdf version. I'll aggree, it does seem to be a good investment... steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenomenix Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I simply ordered it through my library Interlibrary Loan department, and being a recent book, they decided to purchase it. If you just want to read it or photocopy a few pages it might be the way to go. Or if you want a chance to preview it before you purchase it it would also be a good way to go about doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blopib Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 We have just bought it and even though we have used Me for a couple of years, I've already learned alot of interesting stuff from the book. Don't just think about it, just get it now! And now the weather report: Friday 13:15 Sunny, free from clouds and +12°C. Time to go home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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