Formula / Function to copy cells from one sheet to another

Jack C

Does Smartsheets have a function or formula that will copy a cell from one sheet to another without the manual copy/paste process? 

 

For example, I have a sheet (CDA 1) that will be used to scan a barcode into a cell (Column2 - Row1). I have a second sheet (CDA 2) that I want to auto-populate what was scanned into the cell on the first sheet (CDA 1) to the second sheet (CDA 2) on a cell (Column8 - Row 1).

 

Doing this in a single sheet, I would just use the "=" in the cell I'm looking to populate and then select the cell I want to copy and it would auto-populate the 1st cell I used the "=" in. However, I cannot find how to do it between 2 sheets. 

 

Thanks in advance!

Andrée Starå

Hi Jack,

You'd use cell-linking or cross-sheet formulas with VLOOKUP or a combination of INDEX/MATCH.

Are you familiar with those functions?

Can you describe your process in more detail and maybe share the sheet(s) or some screenshots? (Delete/replace any confidential/sensitive information before sharing) That would make it easier to help. (share too, andree@getdone.se)

I hope that helps!

Have a fantastic day!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

 

Jack C

Thanks Andree! 

 

I think I got it figured out with the "Link Cell From Another Sheet" function when right-clicking in a cell. Too bad it's only limited to 5000 links (not that I need that many any time soon).

 

However, while I have your attention, do you know if there is a way to hide column visibility from the mobile app without hiding it on the desktop sheet? Thanks again!

Andrée Starå

Happy to help!

Unfortunately, it's not possible at the moment to hide columns just for mobile, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

As a possible workaround, you could maybe create a report that could be used for mobile use.

Would that work?