Formula Needed for Parent to Inherit Child Value
I don't think this is possible, but I need a formula where a parent row Status value reads "No Active Projects" until it has a child row below it with an "In Progress" status at which point the cell should just be blank. See image below.
I use the "No Active Projects" marker to determine whether or not that department title pushes to a dashboard report. Right now, we have to manually remember to change the value when the first child row turns to "In Progress", but it would be nice if a formula could adjust the value based on the child statuses.
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Hi Lauren,
It's possible. I'll get back to you with the formula soon.
Have a fantastic day!
Best,
Andrée Starå
Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting
SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
W: www.workbold.com | E:andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35
Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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Try something like.
=IF(COUNTIF(CHILDREN(Status@row); "In Progress") > 0; ""; "No Active Projects")
The same version but with the below changes for your and others convenience.
=IF(COUNTIF(CHILDREN(Status@row), "In Progress") > 0, "", "No Active Projects")
Depending on your country you’ll need to exchange the comma to a period and the semi-colon to a comma.
Did it work?
Have a fantastic day!
Best,
Andrée Starå
Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting
SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
W: www.workbold.com | E:andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35
Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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