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    Question Dropdown boxes not updating cells

    Hi Everyone,

    I am somewhat knowledgeable in the use of Excel but not so much when it comes to using formulas etc. I have figured out through trial and error how to use VLOOKUP etc.

    My issue in this case is, I have the following:

    Sheet2 - Contains all the raw data
    Sheet1 - Contains the same information only using multiple VLOOKUPs to pull in the data from Sheet2.
    REPORT - The is meant to be the front cover of a contract which has a dropdown list containing facility names. Below this, I have a number of cells containing the information which relates to the 'facility/facilities' in the dropdown box. The cells all have VLOOKUP formulas that fetch the information from Sheet1.

    My main issue is however, when I select a different facility, the appropriate cells don't change their values to match the facility.
    If I change any values on Sheet2, the change is reflected in Sheet1. But how can I do the same on the REPORT page when I select a different value from the dropdown box? It should do exactly the same as Sheet1 and Sheet2 but I'm not sure how I can do this?

    Can anyone help me?
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    Last edited by Skelvissie; 05-23-2011 at 04:20 PM. Reason: As per moderator - very unclear instructions!

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    Re: HELP! Drop down list to change values on a report page.

    "somewhat knowledgeable in the use of Excel but not so much when it comes to using formulas etc"

    Which bit of Excel are you knowledgeable about then? ;-)

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    Re: HELP! Drop down list to change values on a report page.

    Hi,

    Thanks for your reply, simple functions such as SUMMING, FORMATTING etc. and now ofcourse VLOOKUPS (just the basics though). No complicated programming or such things

    I will see if I can attach an example with the relevant explanations.

    Cheers,

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    Hi TMShucks,

    I've attached the exact replica of what I want to use, the data contained is just dummy data for now until I can get the formula's sorted.

    You will probably figure out what I want to do quite easily.

    My main concern or issue I need to resolve is that the worksheet called 'REPORT' contains the dropdown list with centre names. However, when I select a specific centre from that list, the associated information should populate in the cells beneath it.

    Do you know of an easy way that I can achieve this?

    Thanks again for your help
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    Re: HELP! Drop down list to change values on a report page.

    If I'm honest, I don't think you can do what you want with the set-up as it satnds.

    Looking at a specific cell, E15, you have the formula:

    =VLOOKUP(Sheet1!B5,Details,MATCH(Sheet1!A5,Centre,0)+1,0)

    Breaking this down:

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    In theory, you should change Sheet1!A5 to cell $G$11 on the Report sheet in order to pick up the entry in the drop down box. However, all the named ranges are very specific to the facility ... that is, Details and Centre.

    You really need one large table, possibly with a named range and match the facility and the parameter to that.

    A recent example is:

    http://www.excelforum.com/excel-new-...ml#post2530070

    But then I'm confused as there doesn't seem to be a consistency about the formulae in the rest of the column ... B5/A5, B6/A6, B5/A6.

    As it stands, I really don't think I can help you. I'll see if anyone else can.

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    Re: HELP! Drop down list to change values on a report page.

    Hi Again,

    Thank you for trying, I appreciate it. I see what you say, the sheet is a bit complicating though, in essence, I could have used the report sheet only and do the same thing without having Sheet1 but the facility drop down still won't do what I'd like it to do.

    The large table sounds like a good idea however I think at the end of the day, the most simplest thing to do is by just creating a seperate report page for each facility. That will be the easiest, then I can just reference the cells in each individual report using a VLOOKUP without any issues. It just means more multiple reports rather than a single report.

    I'll keep a lookout and see if any other ideas come up. Thanks again so far for your help

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    Re: HELP! Drop down list to change values on a report page.

    Your post does not comply with Rule 1 of our Forum RULES. Your post title should accurately and concisely describe your problem, not your anticipated solution. Use terms appropriate to a Google search. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will be addressed according to the OP's experience in the forum: If you have less than 10 posts, expect (and respond to) a request to change your thread title. If you have 10 or more posts, expect your post to be locked, so you can start a new thread with an appropriate title.
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    Re: HELP! Drop down list to change values on a report page.

    Quote Originally Posted by royUK View Post
    Your post does not comply with Rule 1 of our Forum RULES[/URL]. Your post title should accurately and concisely describe your problem, not your anticipated solution. Use terms appropriate to a Google search. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will be addressed according to the OP's experience in the forum: If you have less than 10 posts, expect (and respond to) a request to change your thread title. If you have 10 or more posts, expect your post to be locked, so you can start a new thread with an appropriate title.
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    Hi,

    I am confused by what you mean with the above? I have changed the title of the post but how am I supposed to explain what my problem is? I find the instructions a bit vague.

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    Re: HELP! Drop down list to change values on a report page.

    Quote Originally Posted by Skelvissie View Post
    Hi,

    I am confused by what you mean with the above? I have changed the title of the post but how am I supposed to explain what my problem is? I find the instructions a bit vague.
    I think they are referring to the prefix "please help" rather than just having the descriptive part of the problem.

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    Re: HELP! Drop down list to change values on a report page.

    I see, thanks for the tip, much appreciated.

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