Can you freeze a result in a cell? (VBA needed, methinks)

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Can you freeze a result in a cell?
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jacob Apr 19, 11:34 am show options

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Here's the dilemma:


I have a list validation in H7. You can choose from 6 different text
values.
Below, in H8, I would like to respond "true" (or yes) if a certain 1 of

the 6 text values is EVER selected, and then not be changed by anyone
else.


For instance, if the "flagged" value is "blue", and a user ever selects

blue from the drop-down list in H7, can I create an argument that
populates H8 with "True"? And keep it as true forever, even if you go
and change H7 to another value.


Hope this makes sense. Thanks sirs and madams!


Jacob


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Biff Apr 19, 12:05 pm show options

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Hi!


You *COULD* do this using an intentional circular reference but you
should
wait until someone posts a VBA solution which would be the best way to
go.


Biff







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Here's the dilemma:

I have a list validation in H7. You can choose from 6 different text
values.
Below, in H8, I would like to respond "true" (or yes) if a certain 1 of
the 6 text values is EVER selected, and then not be changed by anyone


For instance, if the "flagged" value is "blue", and a user ever selects
blue from the drop-down list in H7, can I create an argument that
populates H8 with "True"? And keep it as true forever, even if you go

and change H7 to another value.

Hope this makes sense. Thanks sirs and madams!

Jacob

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Biff Apr 19, 8:04 pm show options

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Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:04:10 -0400
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Well, I see no other replies, so:


Goto Tools>Options>Calculation tab.
Check Iteration


In two out of the way cells, say AA1 and AB1 enter these formulas:


AB1 =--(H7="blue")
AA1 =MAX(AA1,AB1)


Now, in H8 enter this formula:


=IF(AA1=1,TRUE,"")


If "blue" is ever selected from the drop down, H8 will return TRUE and
NEVER
change!


Biff







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Hi!

You *COULD* do this using an intentional circular reference but you should
wait until someone posts a VBA solution which would be the best way

to go.

Biff

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jacob Apr 19, 8:54 pm show options

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Date: 19 Apr 2005 20:54:41 -0700
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That is a neat trick! And it solves my quandry.


However, I fear (as you hinted at earlier) it may only be a temporary
fix. If I send this excel document (containing the below loop) will
other users have to check the iteration box under Options for it to
display/work correctly? If so, you're right, I will need a VBA.


Jacob



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Well, I see no other replies, so:

Goto Tools>Options>Calculation tab.
Check Iteration

In two out of the way cells, say AA1 and AB1 enter these formulas:

AB1 =--(H7="blue")
AA1 =MAX(AA1,AB1)

Now, in H8 enter this formula:



If "blue" is ever selected from the drop down, H8 will return TRUE and NEVER
change!





should

to go.


1 of

go

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Biff Apr 19, 9:26 pm show options

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Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:26:54 -0400
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Hi!


That setting stays with the file.


I'm surprised that nobody has chimed in with a "proper" solution. You
should
repost this in the Programming forum for the best solution.


Biff