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How to automate available options from a user selection

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    Wink How to automate available options from a user selection

    Hi all
    I am trying to put together a product code / description generator
    I am using the drop down lists to help with this but would like some more automation if possible

    i would like it so that when a user selects an option from the first drop down list
    the next thing that happens is that all options not relivant to this selection are blanked out !

    so for example if i run a factory building both cars and motorbikes
    The users first task is to select "cars" from a drop down to produce a product description for a new model of car
    In doing this the aspects that specificaly relate to motorbikes e.g. handlebars are no longer available.
    this way the user can't possible create a description that doesn't make sence, but info for both products are on the same spreadsheet.
    This is important because some of the criteria overlap - e.g. they both have wheels

    hope that paints a picture of what i am looking for
    any help appreciated
    many thanks

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    Re: How to automate available options from a user selection

    You can make individual named ranges for different choices.

    What you want is to Create Dependent Lists

    Follow this link:
    http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal02.html
    Click on star (*) below if this helps

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