Excel 2007 : Calculating elapsed time which meet two criteria

[Avyx]

I have a table full of data (id, time, state). What I want to do for data with the same id, is look for state A, and state C, and figure out the time elasped between them. I somewhat know how to do it if it was from state A to B, as they would be beside each in the table, but if it jumps a state, I don't really know where to start.

Pointers in the general direction would be appreciated. I'm not actually sure if this is possible to do, since I have only done simple calculations that used the line before or after.

Thanks.

[TMS]

It would be helpful if you posted a sample workbook with some typical data examples.

Regards

[Avyx]

What is the typical method you guys use on these forums when it comes to providing sample workbooks?

Attach it or is there some other method?

[TMS]

Go Advanced
Select the paperclip icon
browse for the sample file
upload
post

[royUK]

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[Avyx]

Edited and added a little bit more information to first post.

[DonkeyOte]

I have a table full of data (id, time, state). What I want to do for data with the same id, is look for state A, and state C, and figure out the time elasped between them. I somewhat know how to do it if it was from state A to B, as they would be beside each in the table, but if it jumps a state, I don't really know where to start.

Generally a good idea to outline desired results when you provide sample data as it helps clarify the logic.

As it is - I'm not really sure I understand the requirements - if you wanted a cumulative elapsed time then using your sample:

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Apply Custom Format to D2 onwards of: [h]:mm:ss

[TMS]

In cell D3:

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And in cell E3:

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And drag down.

There is an assumption that you will move from A to B to C so I guess there could be circumstances where this will not work.

But food for thought perhaps?

Regards

[Avyx]

Thanks for all the feedback.

I may have made the sample file a bit too simple, as there are more than 3 states and does not necessarily move from A to B to C.

Going to try an attempt to calculate the times between each status change and then start a sum if it is status A and reset the sum if it is status C.

[TMS]

Good luck.