RESOLUTION
Use a reference to a Microsoft Excel 4.0 macro function for the Showref
argument. The Microsoft Excel 4.0 macro could be used as a "wrapper" that
would immediately call the Visual Basic for Applications macro code.
Example
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If you have a Microsoft Excel 4.0 macro that must be called each time
solver pauses and the macro is called SolverPause, use the following
appropriate code.
Visual Basic for Applications Code:
SolverSolve ShowRef:=Range("SolverPause")
Microsoft Excel 4.0 Code:
=SOLVER.SOLVE(,SolverPause)
A1: SolverPause
A2: =ALERT("Solver has Paused")
A3: =RETURN(TRUE)
Macro Example Explanation
A1: name of the macro
A2: Displays a dialog stating that Solver has paused
A3: returns a value of TRUE so solver will continue to solve.