Auto copy primary column

JM0079 · 02/22/22

Hello,

I have inherited a smartsheet used for asset tracking. Asset ID number is currently the primary column but I am changing that to an auto generating column to prevent any human errors that I have noticed. Since the primary column can only be numbers/text I have created a new column that is auto numbering.

What I would like to know is, is there a formula or something I can do to force the Primary column to automatically copy the numbers in the auto numbering column?

Example

Column A(Primary) inherits all data from Column B and any changes made in Column B is reflected in column A

Andrée Starå · 02/22/22

Hi @JM0079

I hope you're well and safe!

Try something like this. (you can convert it to a column formula)

=[Asset ID]@row

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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Andrée Starå · 02/22/22

Hi @JM0079

I hope you're well and safe!

Try something like this. (you can convert it to a column formula)

=[Asset ID]@row

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 or/and as the accepted answer. It will make it easier for others to find a solution or help to answer!

JM0079 · 02/22/22

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/320453#Comment_320453

Exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!

Andrée Starå · 02/22/22

@JM0079

Excellent!

Happy to help!

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