Will the changing of linked cells not trigger automation?
I have two sheets with linked cells. In the sheet that receives the linked information I have two automations set up to change other cells on the sheet based on the linked information coming through, but nothing is happening. When I manually change the cells (overriding the links) the automation happens, but not when the link supplies the new data. Help!!
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Certain automations (I am not sure if it is all of them) will not be triggered by cell links/cross sheet references due to the potential for a circular reference.
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I hope you're well and safe!
It will not trigger from a change linked from another sheet, or at least some Workflows won't, so the best option is probably to change it, so it triggers on a recurrence instead.
Would that work?
I hope that helps!
Have a fantastic weekend & Happy New Year!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Answers
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Certain automations (I am not sure if it is all of them) will not be triggered by cell links/cross sheet references due to the potential for a circular reference.
-
I hope you're well and safe!
It will not trigger from a change linked from another sheet, or at least some Workflows won't, so the best option is probably to change it, so it triggers on a recurrence instead.
Would that work?
I hope that helps!
Have a fantastic weekend & Happy New Year!
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 or/and as the accepted answer. 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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