2 system generated auto number columns
Hi Team,
I have sheets from different departments that have auto generated numbers in them. What I’m wanting is when the sheets are copied to a master sheet, I want to have another system generated number as a unique code. But I can’t get it to work. I need each department to have its auto number, then once moved to the master sheet, another system number is generated, before the rows are moved again.
Is there a work around for this?
Cheers
Chris
Answers
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Have you tried changing the column properties in the master sheet for when the auto department number is moved over into just a text column? That would allow the sheet to have an auto numbered column again. How are you copying the the rows over? Automation, Data Mesh, Data Shuttle?
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Thank you for reply.
I am using automation.
The system generated columns always refer to each other when copying, I have tried multiple ways of renaming and text change.
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Chris, do you have access to the advanced Smartsheet functions like Mesh and Shuttle?
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Hi @Chris G
I hope you're well and safe!
You could use cross-sheet formulas combined with either a VLOOKUP or INDEX/MATCH structure to connect the sheets, and when you update the source sheet, it will reflect on the destination sheet.
Another option would be to use so-called helper sheets. In short, copy the row to a helper sheet and then use my method described previously to get the values you need to another helper sheet and then copy/move the row from that sheet to the main destination sheet.
Would that work/help?
I hope that helps!
Be safe, and have a fantastic weekend!
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@jpaul I will look into Shuttle and Mesh, I'm not familiar with them.
@Andrée Starå I will work out if that could work to suit my needs. I like cross sheet formulas but we often reach the limitation quickly.
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Excellent!
Here's more information about Data Shuttle and DataMesh.
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