Copy PARENT cell data to CHILD CELL without deleting DATAMESH field links.
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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.
Answers
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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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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?
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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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perfectly :)
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN :)
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Excellent!
I'm always happy to help!
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Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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