Copy PARENT cell data to CHILD CELL without deleting DATAMESH field links.

Geoff Baker

Ok, I have a challenge with formulas and data being overwritten.

I am trying to create a FILTER for my procurement teams to use. I ONLY want to show items where the PROCUREMENT COUNTRY is "CHINA". When I create that filter the CHILD rows do not show because the PROCUREMENT COUNTRY is "BLANK".

So I need to copy the PARENT cell data in this case "CHINA" to the CHILD CELL.

The challenge I have is that I use DATA MESH to fill the PARENT cell data.

When I create the formula "=PARENT()" in the CHILD row it deletes the DATA MESH cell link.

Any assistance for a workaround would be greatly appreciated.

I am on the ADVANCED platform so have tools available.

Andrée Starå

Hi @Geoff Baker

I hope you're well and safe!

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• Add a so-called helper column to reference the Parent and Children and use that for the Filter instead.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Geoff Baker

Okay, I understand the concept, so I created a "HIDE PROCUREMENT COUNTRY" column.

But when I reference the "PROCUREMENT COUNTRY" with "=(PROCUREMENT COUNTRY)@row" I am unsure of the reference for copying it to the CHILD row?

Andrée Starå

@Geoff Baker

=PARENT([Column Name]@row)

Did that work?

Geoff Baker

perfectly :)

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN :)

Andrée Starå

@Geoff Baker

Excellent!

I'm always happy to help!

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