How to move row to new sheet when each sheet has unique autonumber?

Richard V

We have a sheet that list ideas with each row having a unique autonumber value (Idea No). When the idea reaches a specific point, we want to move the idea to a demand sheet with the newly created demand having its own unique autonumber value (Demand No). Can't find a way to move the idea autonumber value while at the same time having a demand autonumber field in the demand sheet. I setup a new column in the Idea sheet that is a text field that I automatically copy the idea no to, but when I move the Idea to the demand sheet the Idea No autonumber field automatically populates the Demand No auto number in the demand sheet but I need that field to contain its own unique number.

Andrée Starå

Hi @Richard V

I hope you're well and safe!

You could use cross-sheet formulas combined with either a VLOOKUP or INDEX/MATCH structure to connect the sheets, and when you update the source sheet, it will reflect on the destination sheet.

Another option would be to use so-called helper sheets. In short, copy the row to a helper sheet and then use my method described previously to get the values you need to another helper sheet and then copy/move the row from that sheet to the main destination sheet.

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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sharkasits

@Richard V did you ever find a solution to this? I'm having the same problem.