Is there a way to link attachments across sheets?

I have attachments on rows in one sheet. Right now, I download that attachment and upload it to a row in a different sheet. Is there a way to link the attachment so that when I put it in Sheet 1, it will appear in Sheet 2? Other than downloading and uploading it of course. Thank you for any insight!

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  • Ryan Sides
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    Smartsheet doesn't provide permanent links to attachments for us to copy. You can get a link that expires in 30 days if you click the 3 dots next to the attachment and chose "Send File...".

    Alternatively, you can create an automation that copies the row from Sheet 1 to Sheet 2 and just hide the columns you don't need. Then fill in your Sheet 2 relevant details.

    Probably not the most elegant solution though.

    Thoughts?

    Ryan Sides

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  • Ryan Sides
    Ryan Sides ✭✭✭✭✭✭
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    Smartsheet doesn't provide permanent links to attachments for us to copy. You can get a link that expires in 30 days if you click the 3 dots next to the attachment and chose "Send File...".

    Alternatively, you can create an automation that copies the row from Sheet 1 to Sheet 2 and just hide the columns you don't need. Then fill in your Sheet 2 relevant details.

    Probably not the most elegant solution though.

    Thoughts?

    Ryan Sides

    Smartsheet Tips and Tricks for Beginners and Advanced on LinkedIn and YouTube

    Come Say Hello!

  • That is really helpful to know! The rows in each sheet where I need the attachment are pretty different, so I think I may just stick with downloading and uploading them. But I'm glad I know! I didn't want to do that only to find out there was a way that I was unaware of.