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    Question Optimal way to label data

    I've set up a macro that collects data from all numbered sheets (week numbers) and displays the data in 3 seperate tables. Each data type, for example "good eggs", has 3 different values for each of the 3 locations (stall 2, 3 and 4). I want to compare the difference between the 3 locations and also see if there's any correlation between two distinct data types. Here's what it looks like:

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    A while ago, I only had 4 data types per table. I used the 'define name' option in the 'formulas' tab so I could refer to each row individually - I do not want all data in one big graph - when creating a chart. Now that I have about 10 distinct data types, however, this method seems rather burdensome. What's more, it's not unlikely that I'm going to have to add more data types in the future, further increasing the amount of work with my original method.

    So my question is: is there a faster, easier or better way to accomplish what I want? I'd like the process to be mostly automatic, if possible. I've also attached the file I'm working with. Most text (except macros) is in Dutch though.

    Thanks in advance!
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    Re: Optimal way to label data

    For ease in excel and analyzing data, I usually find it best to just have a single table with a column for each of the variables and data points.
    So, a column called 'Leeftidj' which would include 'Percentage 2e klas eieren', 'Percentage waseieren', etc.
    A column that is your Stal (2, 3, or 4).
    A column for your week (25 through 31)
    A column for the value that corresponds to the three previous variables.

    With this type of structure, I find it easier to filter (use filters for each column), generate Pivot Tables/Charts, and create other custom tables through VBA or manually.
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    Re: Optimal way to label data

    That seems like the easiest/most organised way to do it to me, too, but the problem is that I have to keep the stalls apart from each other. For each stall there's a daily production quality and quantity, which I want to compare between the stalls. I want to display this data in chronological order (per week). Wouldn't I need a 3D table to display all this data in a single table?

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