Feature Request: Programmatically access parent information from child in automated messages
A lot of the users consuming my automated alerts complain that the tasks don't have enough contextual information. For instance, "start marketing research" doesn't include the parent information of "Awesome Campaign #3".
Need a way to include parent information in automated messages.
For example,
"Hi {{Assigned To}}!
The below task is starting in 3 days! Get ready!
Project: {{Task Name}}.Parent(Task Name)
Task: {{Task Name}}
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nick g
Comments
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Hi Nick,
Great idea! That would be a great addition to Smartsheet features.
Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.
As a workaround, you could add a so-called helper column that would get the parent row for all rows and reference that.
Would that work?
Hope that helps!
Have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå
Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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Once you create a Text Column you can call it Parent then enter the following formula... =Parent([Name of Column]@row)
Make sure to substitute "Name of Column" with your own task column and you should see the parent name appear.
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