Auto-fill an overwrite-able value
Hi Community,
I have a worksheet with a column (let's call it "FPD Factor") for calculating how many files can be scanned per day by a process. I would like for every new record created to have that column auto-populated with "70,000", but want it to be overwrite-able by someone. I plan to use the FPD Factor value in a calculation that forecasts/estimates when a certain number of files to be scanned will finish. I know how to do all of the formula's, but am struggling with how to set up the column so that any new records have a value of 70,000.
我使用的形式for some (but not all) entries into this worksheet, so that won't solve my problem.
Suggestions? It's worth a coffee at Engage if you'll be there.
Thanks.
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Paul Newcome ✭✭✭✭✭✭Only a coffee?!? Hahaha. Just kidding. Haha
但在回答你的问题…
You have obviously noticed that using the default value in your forms would work, but as you mentioned, not all entries are made by a form.
The only thing I can think of is (if you are using this value in a formula), to use an IF statement within your formula referencing this number along the lines of...
original formula_[FPD Factor]@row_rest of original formula
would change to
original formula_IF(ISBLANK([FPD Factor]@row), 70000, [FPD Factor]@row)_rest of original formula
.
If you are using it as a display value, you could have a second column with that same IF statement in it.
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If neither of those options work, could you explain how you are using this data?
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khankoff ✭✭✭✭✭
OK, Paul, it's worth more than a coffee. Personally, I'm a big fan of signature cocktails. Just ask my Smartsheet Account Manager.
I'll think on your suggestion. Lately (in an effort to just get on with it), I've been thinking that I'll have a blank column that can be used if populated. In other words, I'll build my formula the way you've suggested (if blank use 70K, else whatever is in the field).
Additionally, I'll keep my eyes and ears open at Engage for other possibilities, but I've got other more pressing problems to try and solve while there.
Cheers.
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Paul Newcome ✭✭✭✭✭✭
Haha. I'm more of a "neat" drinker myself, but I wouldn't complain about some coffee right about now though. Work, work, and more work.
I personally won't be able to make it to ENGAGE this year though (total bummer).
The hard part with finding a solution for you is that manually entered text does not autofill into new rows. Formulas do, but if someone manually changes that number, then the formula is erased and will no longer autofill. Thus the reason for either a separate column or the IF statement built into current formulas.
Good luck finding what you need at ENGAGE! Hopefully they're able to find you something that works a little smoother.
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Andrée Starå ✭✭✭✭✭✭Hi Ken,
The third-party service, Zapier is an excellent option for this scenario. Is that an option for you?
We could set it up so that each time a row is added the 70000 is added to the FPD Factor cell.
Would that work?
Hope that helps!
Have a fantastic day!
Best,
Andrée Starå
Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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khankoff ✭✭✭✭✭
Hi Andree,
It might be, but doing so would give the appearance to many that we are adding a layer of complexity. The company for which I am currently contracting is just getting accustomed to using this fully cloud-hosted tool. Integrating with another would make them that much more nervous. However, I do appreciate the suggestion, as Zapier may be something to look at for future (more complex) requirements.
Cheers,
Ken
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Andrée Starå ✭✭✭✭✭✭
I'm always happy to help!
One step at a time!
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