Getting “method not valid without suitable object” error when trying to make a HTTP request in VBA?

Question

I tried to follow this example: http://libkod.info/officexml-CHP-9-SECT-5.shtml - Archive.org - Donate

but it gave this error

Answer 1

You probably haven't added a reference to Microsoft XML (any version) for Dim objHTTP As New MSXML2.XMLHTTP in the VBA window's Tools/References... dialog.

Also, it's a good idea to avoid using late binding (CreateObject...); better to use early binding (Dim objHTTP As New MSXML2.XMLHTTP), as early binding allows you to use Intellisense to list the members and do all sorts of design-time validation.