Linking from cell in another worksheet

Cemil Binlik

Hi,

I have a workspace consists of multiple worksheets. So far all the sheets' primary columns were exactly the same as they are all linked to one master sheet. Same Site Ids, all unique of course, same amount of rows,etc.

For this particular example below, it appears that I need to add another PO#, but this PO number will have different values than the previous one (it has many other data on the right hand side like invoice date, invoice amount, etc etc.). What I'm trying to say is that if I duplicate the Site Name and add a new PO number (meaning if I add a new row), will my other lines get messed up because of links? I'm asking this since I don't know the logic behind this linking cells.

One other problem I'm afraid I will face is that, two other worksheets are linked to this one to get PO numbers.

What will happen now if there will be two same site IDs with different PO numbers? Do I have to repeat this action in all sheets? Add a new line in all of them, and maybe rename the duplicate site id with an extension maybe?

I hope to hear some advice on this one.

Thank you in advance.

Andrée Starå

Hi @Cemil Binlik

I hope you're well and safe!

Not sure I follow.

How are you linking the sheets?

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

I hope that helps!

Have a fantastic week & Happy New Year!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Cemil Binlik

Hi Andree,

Consider that I have a main worksheet, that has 100 different names in the primary column.

And I have 5 more worksheets, that all of their primary columns are linked to that main worksheet's column A. Please see the screen shots below:

The process that I apply is, create a new worksheet, go to primary column row one, right click and choose link from other cell in other sheet.

This is how I have all the same values in all the worksheets' primary columns other than the Main worksheet.

The idea is there is one master worksheet, and the other's exchange data in between them in this way.

Does it make sense to you now?

Thanks

Andrée Starå

@Cemil Binlik

Happy to help!

Ok, yes, I think I understand now.

Instead, you could use cross-sheet formulas and connect them by using the auto-number column in the main sheet, adding a so-called helper column to all other sheets, and filling down the amount you need to connect to the main sheet. (I'd recommend using an INDEX/MATCH structure)

Make sense?

Would that work/help?

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