Automated Move Row upon Trigger isn't working
I have the following:
- Sheet x: Various imports from Excel - rows are copied, by right clicking Copy Rows to Sheet A.
- Sheet A: Full list
- Sheet B: has formulas that update from Sheet A.
- Sheet C: Closed items
Issue is that when Sheet B has a Status cell that is updated from Sheet A (via formula), a trigger should be thrown when Status changes to 0 resulting in a Move Row Workflow to Sheet C. It's not doing the Move action. I can add another action to send an alert which will send the alert, but still not move the row.
I've tried every combination I can think of to get it to trigger upon the change, but the Move action does not happen.
Note that if I set it to run at a specific time it will do the move. Not ideal as I would need to set up one for every hour (wish we could set the minutes as well).
What am I missing?
Stephanie L. Reedy, MS Software Engineering
Coordinator, HR Project MWF
myLearning LMS Administrator
Learning Technology
Ascension | Enterprise Projects
Best Answer
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Hi @sreedy
I hope you're well and safe!
Unfortunately, it's by design, so it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!
Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.
More info.
Actions that will automatically modify the sheet cannot be triggered by inbound cell-links or cross-sheet formulas. This includes Request an approval, Move rows, Copy rows, Lock rows, and Unlock rows. For example, if the Status cell on the row is populated by a cell link with a value from another sheet, changes to that cell value through the cell link will not trigger a workflow that locks the row when Status changes to Complete.
I hope that helps!
Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Answers
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Hi @sreedy
I hope you're well and safe!
Unfortunately, it's by design, so it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!
Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.
More info.
Actions that will automatically modify the sheet cannot be triggered by inbound cell-links or cross-sheet formulas. This includes Request an approval, Move rows, Copy rows, Lock rows, and Unlock rows. For example, if the Status cell on the row is populated by a cell link with a value from another sheet, changes to that cell value through the cell link will not trigger a workflow that locks the row when Status changes to Complete.
I hope that helps!
Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!
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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Thank you Andrée,
It would save me so much time if this was possible so yes I will put in an Enhancement Request.
Can you please point me to where it stated:
Actions that will automatically modify the sheet cannot be triggered by inbound cell-links or cross-sheet formulas. This includes Request an approval, Move rows, Copy rows, Lock rows, and Unlock rows. For example, if the Status cell on the row is populated by a cell link with a value from another sheet, changes to that cell value through the cell link will not trigger a workflow that locks the row when Status changes to Complete.
I didn't see it when I was searching so am wondering where I missed it.
Thanks much!
Stephanie L. Reedy, MS Software Engineering
Coordinator, HR Project MWF
myLearning LMS Administrator
Learning Technology
Ascension | Enterprise Projects
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Excellent!
You're more than welcome!
Here's one of the articles.
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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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