Hi all!
I am pushing the limits of my knowledge in trying to get a formula that will search for particular items that have been selected from a multi selection drop down list and calculate the cost associated with those selected.
I have come up with a formula that works, however, I don't know how to condense it correctly, if possible, so I don't exceed the character limits when I add all the items that are possible.
I have posted a brief sample worksheet that shows what I'm talking about. However, I didn't add the multi selection box in the sample (I just used the wording that would show up).
In the sample, Cell B4 is the actual item selected. In D4 it lists any accessories or modifications that is added or changed to the item in B4. D4 is the multi selection drop down list as more than one change can be made to the item. In cell E4 I need a formula that can search D4 and calculate the cost based on the prices listed (in this case) lower on the sheet. In my actual workbook, the price list is on a separate sheet within the same file.
Right now I am using the following formula in cell E4:
=IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH(A19,D4)),(F19)*C4+IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH(A20,D4)),(F20)*C4+...
This works great as long as I don't have a long list of accessories or modifications. However, I have 18 different ones, at this time, on the actual file and the formula is too long. Anyone have any options or tricks to make this work? I think this is my last hurdle to finish this particular project, which I will be proud of when I'm done.
Thanks in advance for any guidance or direction you can provide!!
Lena
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