How do I count only the top level Parent Row
HELP...I am so frustrated. How do I count only the top level Parent rows not all Parent rows. I have added a helper checkbox column and have used the following formula.
=IF(COUNT(CHILDREN([Task Name]7)) > 0, 1)
This works great as long as there is only one level of Children. But as soon as I add sub parent rows they become checked as well. How do I make a formula that will only check the box for the Top Level Parent rows only, and even if multiple layers of sub parents are added the helper row will not become checked.
PLEASE HELP ME..THANKS
Best Answer
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Try something like this in a so-called helper column that you can call Level.
=IF(COUNT(CHILDREN([Task Name]@row)) > 0, COUNT(ANCESTORS()) + 1)
Did that work?
I hope that helps!
Be safe and have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Try something like this in a so-called helper column that you can call Level.
=IF(COUNT(CHILDREN([Task Name]@row)) > 0, COUNT(ANCESTORS()) + 1)
Did that work?
I hope that helps!
Be safe and have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
✅Did my post(s) help or answer your question or solve your problem? Please help the Community by marking it as the accepted answer/helpful. It will make it easier for others to find a solution or help to answer!
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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YOU DA MAN!!! It worked. Not only now can I identify the Top Parent row, but I can now run reports on the other Parent levels as well. Thanks again for your help and have a great weekend as well.
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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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@Andrée Starå That answer works great if a sheet has only one Level 1 item. But what if there are multiple Level 1 items in a sheet? How do I count just the Level 1 items? Any clues would be appreciated!
Level 1
Level 2
Level 2
Level 3
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 2
Level 3
Level 3
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I hope you're well and safe!
First, add the helper column like the one below to get the level.
Try something like this in a so-called helper column that you can call Level.
=IF(COUNT(CHILDREN([Task Name]@row)) > 0, COUNT(ANCESTORS()) + 1)
Secondly, try something like this in the count column.
=COUNTIFS(Level:Level, 1)
Did that work/help?
I hope that helps!
Be safe, and have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
✅Did my post(s) help or answer your question or solve your problem? Please support the Community by marking it Insightful/Vote Up, Awesome, or/and as the accepted answer. It will make it easier for others to find a solution or help to answer!
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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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@Andrée Starå That works! Thank you so much!
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Excellent!
Happy to help!
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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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