Is it possible to use a workflow to import a formula?

Brandon Austin

Hi ,

I'm quite new to Smartsheet and have been playing around with it,

I recently created the following workflow to "sort of" import a formula when another column gets updated

the idea behind this , is to update a cell after the new size has been added.

it seems to work to some extent how ever it leaves a ' before the formula , and I have to manually remove it.

My 1st thought was to create a formula where if the Colum is blank it mustn't do anything and only update when the new size is entered.

IF(ISBLANK(Mailbox Size after Archive(GB) (WHOLE NUMBER)@row), "",=[Mailbox Size after Archive (GB) (WHOLE NUMBER)]@row

Kind Regards

Brandon Austin

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Andrée Starå

Hi @Brandon Austin

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, adding a formula using a Workflow is not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit this as a Product Feedback or Idea (If it hasn't been added already) when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

Add a so-called helper column (Checkbox) and use the Update Cell Action in a Workflow and then have the formula reference the helper column and activate if it's checked.

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 @Brandon Austin

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, adding a formula using a Workflow is not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit this as a Product Feedback or Idea (If it hasn't been added already) when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

Add a so-called helper column (Checkbox) and use the Update Cell Action in a Workflow and then have the formula reference the helper column and activate if it's checked.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

Brandon Austin

ah, I thought as much . hope we can get that function in the near future. will submit the idea

Thanks @Andrée Starå

Andrée Starå

@Brandon Austin

Excellent! Yes, I agree, and it would be a fantastic addition.

Happy to help!

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