Adding the number pi (π)
I'm using a sheet that needs to calculate things using circles and therefore requires the use of the number pi (π). Is there a way to express π in Smartsheet without typing it out to the full default sigfigs? 'Cause I'd rather not do that, even in sheet summary. While we're at it I'd quite like the number e as well, but not pressingly.
I know I can create a sheet summary item that equals 3.1415926535 and just reference pi# in formulae, but that's a value that could potentially be changed and I'd rather not have a clumsy sheet admin accidentally bork 40 dashboard-level area calculations and not notice it.
Really I just want to know if there's some version or substitute for a PI() function.
It'd be pretty bad if there wasn't one. Just saying.
Best Answer
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Hi @Nik Fuentes
I hope you're well and safe!
Great idea! That would be a great addition to Smartsheet features.
Here's a possible workaround or workarounds
- You could add the PI to a sheet and use cross-sheet formulas to reference it but not share it to keep it "secure".
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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Answers
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Hi @Nik Fuentes
I hope you're well and safe!
Great idea! That would be a great addition to Smartsheet features.
Here's a possible workaround or workarounds
- You could add the PI to a sheet and use cross-sheet formulas to reference it but not share it to keep it "secure".
Would that work/help?
I hope that helps!
Be safe and have a fantastic week!
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, Awesome, 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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