Permission to change one column in a report

mikal

Smartsheet newbie here -

I am trying to configure a field in a report so that the user (editor - cannot share access) can notify us when they are completed with their work on the report. It is set up that when they change the status in that column (on a specific row), automation will send an email to me. The problem is in reports, the access level I have to use only allows them to comment or attach documents. I have to use a report, versus a sheet, because I need to lock and hide fields. Smartsheet support says there is no way to modify/change a specific column but someone in the community might have an alternative.

Has anyone got a workaround for this?

This is the last thing I have to figure out before we are ready for go live - thanks!

Andrée Starå

Hi @mikal

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, as far as I know, it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit this as a Product Feedback or Idea (If it hasn't been added already) when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• Premium app, Dynamic View
• Premium App, WorkApp
• Workflow that triggers if they write something specific in a comment

Would any of those options work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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mikal

Thanks for the feedback. We don't have premium views but have used a workaround where by they have to put a comment in that will notify us they are complete. I will add this as a suggestion as well (the support desk told me that as well).