Formula in Date Column
Hello,
I am trying to get a date value from another sheet in a date column using Index(Collect(.......),1) function. However, every time I add a formula in date column it converts to text by adding a ' sign.
For Example:
Sheet1 has following columns:
- Location
- Project
- Start Date
- End Date
...
..
..
..
I want to move Start Date and End Date based on project name using Index(Collect(...),1) formula. Though I can move the rows though copy row automation, but I don't need all column in the new sheet. So I am using this formula to copy only selected columns.
Best Answer
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It's probably because you're using dependencies. (Please see details below)
In a project sheet, you can enable automated dependency functionality in the following columns:
Start and End Date
Duration
% Complete
Predecessors
NOTE: Formulas aren't allowed in the columns listed above when dependencies are enabled.
Was that the issue?
I hope that helps!
Be safe and have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Answers
-
It's probably because you're using dependencies. (Please see details below)
In a project sheet, you can enable automated dependency functionality in the following columns:
Start and End Date
Duration
% Complete
Predecessors
NOTE: Formulas aren't allowed in the columns listed above when dependencies are enabled.
Was that the issue?
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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I have turned off the dependencies and the formula is working now. Thanks for the response.
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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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