I have a dataset I'm importing into my spreadsheet (using ImportRange). I'm wanting to count the amount of each data value imported. So say I have a column of numbers (1 and 2), I'm wanting to count each one. But the dataset is expanding with each user input, so if someone puts a 3, I've been having to add a new row and copy my equation into that so it can handle the new value.
How can I change this so that if a new value is passed in, the spreadsheet will automatically add a new row for that value and update the values?
I'd also like it to be in numerical order if at all possible. I'm using numbers 1-999 and it's difficult to keep track of if it's not in order.
Suppose your data imported is in column A. Then in column B beneath your headers place =sort(unique(A:A)). That will give your sorted list of values. For me the first value was in B3. So next to that I placed =countIF(A:A,B3). That can be dragged down as far as you anticipate you could have values (in your case no more that 1000 rows give or take). That will show 0's beyond the end. If you want to suppress them, wrap it in =IF(countIF(A:A,B3)=0,"",countIF(A:A,B3)) and drag that down instead.
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Collections Sheet
Expenses Sheet
Hi, I would like to get the daily sum/difference of the expenses from the expenses sheet then output to collections sheet using dates as reference/identifier.
I tried this code =MINUS(C8,INDEX(Expenses!20:31,12,2)) but I want it to auto compute when I drag the box. sorry for bad english. thank you
Desired output:
Desired Output
Output at (Net) Cash On Hand Row / Reference Date Column, the output should be August 1 Collection - August 1 Expenses.
The main issue is with the structure of your expense sheet, since you need to use only every second column. For this you can use various methods, something like
=split(substitute(join(";",Expenses!A2:DJ2),"Total:;",""),";")
The join function takes the whole row and joins it into one string, the substitute function removes the Total: from it, along with the trailing ; and the split function separates it again to separate values. This will be an array, automatically spread out to 31(-ish) columns width if entered into a cell like C10 on your Collections sheet.
Then you have two options, simply do =C8-C10 in C9, which you can drag with no problem. You can also hide the row 10 by making the text color white, or even integrate it in that sheet.
My recommendation however is not to do any of that, instead enter the formula
=arrayformula(C8:AG8 - split(substitute(join(";",Expenses!A2:DJ2),"Total:;",""),";")
into C9 on the Collections sheet and it's taken care of, without the need to drag it out. You might need to tweak it, not sure if the AG8 and DJ2 are the correct columns to end them on (should be the last column if every column or every 2 columns is a day). The arrayformula makes sure that the subtractions are done automatically for each pair of values, and expanded automatically into the row. Make sure that there are no values or formulas in D9:AG9, so it can fill up the values automatically and you don't get a #REF error.
I am creating a sheet for our homebrew RPG.
I'm importing a range of data (spell list) in the character sheet, via IMPORTRANGE.
I'm using a True/False checkbox to add the line to a table in another sheet.
=IFERROR(QUERY(DataSorts!$A$3:$Q$1001;"select " &IF($E$15;"C";"B")& " where (A=TRUE)");"")
I want to use the imported datas as a table WITH the checkboxes column, so my players could filter or classify their data. The checkboxes need not to be on the original spell list so any player could have their own selected ones.
I need to Import the data as the original spell list is expanding and I need to update it regularly.
However, if I update my original sheet comporting the speel list, any add or substract of row will break the checkbox usage (because they wont move where the imported data will, thus the spells selected won't stay the same).
How can I link these 2 parameters ?
Use an index to keep the order in the imported data SS, and then perform the combined VLOOKUP+IMPORTRANGE.
Is there a way to sort a Google Sheet by the order in which values are entered into a data validation criteria?
I want to sort the sheet based in ascending order Low,Medium,High or descending order High,Medium,Low. Not by alphabetical order High,Low,Medium and Medium,Low,High respectively.
Aaron. The easiest way would be to use a helper column (which you can hide later if you like) wherein you assign numerical values to your Low, Medium and High (presumably 1, 2 and 3 respectively). Then you sort using the numerical column. It's fairly easy to write a one-cell array formula that would assign the numerical values to your labels. The numerical column need not be beside the label column; it can be any column.
Without seeing an actual sample sheet, I can't show you. But hopefully the concept is clear, and you can take it from there.
Added description after sheet was shared:
In the example sheet, Sheet1 Column A contained the Priority in words (Low, Medium, High) and Column B contained "other data." I placed the following array formula into C1:
=ArrayFormula({"Priority Val";IF(A2:A="","",VLOOKUP(A2:A,Data!A:B,2,FALSE))})
The formula is an array formula, hence the ArrayFormula() wrap.
Inside this are curly brackets {} which allow the building of arrays that are not "of a type." In this case, the header is listed first ("Priority Val"). The semicolon means "place the next part underneath." Then a VLOOKUP references every value in Column A (i.e., the priority words) against a simple chart in a second sheet named "Data." In that "Data" sheet, Column A simply lists 1, 2, 3 and Column B lists your exact words: Low, Medium, High. The IF() function just checks to see if a row in Sheet1!A:A is blank. If so, a null is assigned before trying the VLOOKUP; otherwise, every blank row would show an #NA error.
If you want to make it even more air tight, it's good practice to wrap VLOOKUP in IFERROR(), just in case you misspell something in Sheet1!A:A. That would look like this:
=ArrayFormula({"Priority Val";IF(A2:A="","",IFERROR(VLOOKUP(A2:A,Data!A:B,2,FALSE)))})
And you can avoid misspelling by applying data validation to Sheet1!A2:A, referencing Data!A:A as the only allowable answers. This is not strictly necessary; but I have done it in the sample sheet to show you.
In a Google Sheets database, I have a formula which I have built in order to allocate a reference number to a series of companies.
Each company should have its unique number in the form of RET00XX where XX will represent the unique company number. I would like these numbers to be sequential, starting on 1 and going on +1 after that.
Whenever a new company is inserted in the database, the formula should be able to attribute it a reference number. It should also be able to verify if the company already exists in the database and, if so, automatically attribute it the company's unique reference number, instead of creating a new one.
The company names are in cells of column B.
This is the formula I have built (an example of the one in row 2):
=ARRAYFORMULA(IF($B2<>"",IF((COUNTIF($B$1:$B1,$B2)>0),INDEX($A$1:$R2,MATCH($B2,$B$1:$B1,0),12),CONCATENATE("RET00",ROW($B2))),""))
The steps it takes are:
It verifies that column B in the correspondent row is not empty;
With the COUNTIF function, verifies that the company does not exist in any of the previous rows;
If the company does exist, it attributes the correspondent reference number through the INDEX function;
If the company doesn't exist, it attributes the company a new reference number with the CONCATENATE and ROW functions.
The formula is largely working, although there are some problems.
Users adding to this database have the habit of adding entries by inserting rows in the middle of the database. This makes it so, due to the way the formula is built, that company unique reference codes change each time that happens. I believe this is partially due to the fact that I use a ROW function. Also, given that new rows are inserted in the middle of the database, the formula should be able to verify is the company already exists not only by looping through all previous rows but rather through all rows (if a new row is inserted, the formula will only verify previous rows, when the company could be in the rows after the new one).
How can I attribute sequential numbers in a formula without reference to ROW? Also, how can I make sure that the spreadsheet verifies for all rows of column B instead of just the ones before the inserted row?
apply this formula in your sheets,
=ArrayFormula(if(B2:B<>"",row(A2:A)-1,""))
More information regarding this please visit this link : https://infoinspired.com/google-docs/spreadsheet/auto-serial-numbering-in-google-sheets/
Solution that is independent of starting row number
These examples will allow you to generate incrementing values in your formulas.
Incrementing integers, zero based:
The values will be: 0,1,2,3, etc.
Note: The address "$A$2" represents the cell of your top row. It should be changed to whatever cell your actual top row is. The nice thing about this method is it it will not break if you insert new rows above the start position of your formula.
=(ROW()-ROW($A$2))
Integers, one based:
The values will be: 1,2,3,4, etc.
=(ROW()-ROW($A$2) + 1)
Dates:
The values will be: 2000-01-01,2000-01-02,2000-01-03, etc.
=Date(2000,1,1) + (ROW()-ROW($A$2))
All Even Numbers:
The values will be: 0,2,4, etc.
=(ROW()-ROW($A$2) * 2
Short answer
Use Google Apps Script
Explanation
Using spreadsheet functions to set an ID on a live spreadsheet used as a database is very risky as the values will be recalculated when changes be made to the spreadsheet content.
Instead of using a formula use a script to add a "fixed value". Scripts could be called automatically on events like cell edits and row insertion, by using a custom menu or side panel, from the script editor or by time-driven triggers.
The following Q&A from Web Applications shows several ways to set a sequential number:
Can I add an autoincrement field to a Google Spreadsheet based on a Google Form?
This other from SO could be helpful too:
Auto incrementing Job Reference
Insert 1 in the first cell and paste the formula below in the following cells.
=INDIRECT(ADDRESS(ROW()-1,COLUMN())) + 1
Add number on very first row and type the formula from next cell
i used =A1+1 to get incremental number to index tasks on each line.
I would like a script to delete columns in a Google Spreadsheet if the contents match a list of approximately 30 possible text strings. e.g. Custom Variable 1, Custom Variable 3, Custom Variable 9, etc.
I'm new to Google Scripts. I've searched this forum but haven't found a starting point that handles my specific situation -- deleting columns based on a list of string values rather than a single value or value input from a dialogue box.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Scott C
If I'm understanding what you're asking, you wish to read through a column and compare a list of values to the value in each row of that column. If that column contains any one of those 30 values, delete that column.
One way you could do it:
Hard code an array that contains all of those values you have in mind. Loop over the column you desire, storing each value into an array (So you would have two arrays total when you're done. One with the hard coded values, the other with the column values). Then, take those values from Array 2, and see if they match any of the words in Array 1. If one of those values matches your list, delete that column.