Automations and value of cell with empty-full dropdown

Robin Herrick

How do I use an automation to interrogate or change the value of a cell that contains the empty to full dropdown status indicators?

When I set it as a condition, Smartsheet gives me a blank box. Do I just enter the descriptor text or the status?

When I add a change value action, that column is not available.

Andrée Starå

Hi @Robin Herrick

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now because the Change Cell Action doesn't support Symbols, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• You could add a so-called helper column, and the Symbol column would reference it. You'd need to add multiple Workflows to change the different Symbol options.

Make sense?

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Andrée Starå

Hi @Robin Herrick

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now because the Change Cell Action doesn't support Symbols, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• You could add a so-called helper column, and the Symbol column would reference it. You'd need to add multiple Workflows to change the different Symbol options.

Make sense?

Would that work/help?

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 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!