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Pulling Tasks into a Report Using Multiple IF(AND( formulas in the same cell
My ultimate goal is to pull data into a report from a project plan. I want to pull: * Current tasks (Tasks where TODAY falls between the Start Date and the End Date) * Upcoming Tasks (Tasks where the Start Date is within the next 7 days) * Previous Tasks (Tasks where the End Date is within the previous 7 days) * Late Tasks…
Budget vs actual calculation
Hello, I was wondering why the formatting of this document is auto-crossing out the actual calculation? Is it suppose to be doing this? Is there a way to make it not do this?
FORMULA - Pulling Data from last row filled
H E L P P L E A S E I have 5 rows (children) of possible data input areas. All 5 rows may not always be used. In Column "M" a number of 1,2 or 3 will be entered. Based on this number, Column "A" of the parent row should reflect "Closed" if the last row containing data is 1 "Work in Progress" if the last row containing data…
Automate RYGB and Children together
I have a standard project sheet. I added one column called Today that in Row1 links to a separate sheet that will be triggered everyday so that it gets Today's date (this gets you around using the Today function which only triggers when a sheet is opened), every row below that first row then has a =CellReference the cell…
Inbounds to Smartsheets from external sources
I know there are a few connectors for outbound (ODBC) data to all kinds of places but has anybody gone the reverse, i.e. inbound from, say excel, to a sheet. I get the reason to export into tools but I'd think there would be enough cases for being able to pull in data from other places. Anybody?
Overlay Google Calendar in SS in a grid
Im going to implement a time management report in the company to understand how the staff spend their time (meetings, planning, execution, travel, etc) To do this we use a name code in Google Calendar that enable us to automate the analysis, like this. * All meeting start with MEETING... * Task-related to projects starts…
#Unparseable error after saving from android app
For some reason my formulas are suddenly showing #Unparseable after the sheet was updated on the mobile app. Not sure what is wrong, can anyone take a look? https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=5682096f4bf44ebda10e855be7e57aa6 Ty M
Formula Help Needed
I need a status formula for the parent row of up to 5 children rows. The children rows have a control rating of 1-3 If rows 1-5 have a control rating of 1, the status column should reflect "Closed" in the parent row. If rows 1-5 is 2 or 3 then parent row should show "Work In Progress" If ALL are blank then status should be…
How to use Formulas to change the value of Symbols and Check Boxes?
I'm kinda new to this. I'm a little familiar with how formulas worked in Microsoft Excel, but not a pro in the slightest. I only know basic stuff. How do you use a formula to change the value of symbols and check boxes and drop down menus? Also, I've been having trouble pulling the data from dates. I always get the…
A formula for totaling question
I have a sheet that is tracking issues. One column is a category (bug, feature req, UI issue, etc.). The selections are defined in a pull down and isn't free form. I want to create a widget for a dashboard that shows the total number of each category option. It appears I can't do it directly so I thought of building a…
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COUNTIFS formula for any future date?
Hi all, I am trying to create a COUNTIFS formula that counts if the due date column on another sheet is today or any future date. I tried =COUNTIFS({due date column's range}, >=TODAY()), but it is not working. Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you.
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I am trying to get a unit count between a date range.
I am trying to get a unit count between a date range. I have two difference columns from one sheet and two difference columns on my main sheet I am referencing. I keep getting unparseable. Is there a way to to get the number I want with using the countifs formula? Or should I be using a different formula? This is the…