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    Use data from 2 drop down lists and 1 input to perform calculation

    I have 2 drop down lists. #1 is a material, #2 is a size.
    Based on the selection of #1 and #2 and input of square feet, I need to calculate the weight of material needed.

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    Re: Use data from 2 drop down lists and 1 input to perform calculation

    yes fine,so is there a table constructed of weight of material to square feet?
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    Re: Use data from 2 drop down lists and 1 input to perform calculation

    yes, each material has its own sheet of data. These sheets include sizes and weights per square foot.

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    Re: Use data from 2 drop down lists and 1 input to perform calculation

    See if attached is close to what you are looking for

    the Formula in b6 on sheet3 is the workhorse:
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    the rest is just hastily thrown together to give you an idea of what it could look like

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    Re: Use data from 2 drop down lists and 1 input to perform calculation

    I've attached the file. I would like to do a calculation in cell C9, but I'm lost
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    Re: Use data from 2 drop down lists and 1 input to perform calculation

    Quote Originally Posted by CFT Brian View Post
    yes, each material has its own sheet of data. These sheets include sizes and weights per square foot.
    My answer was based on that statement, the principles of the answer are still the same, the formula's are probably less complex now that there is something to work with...
    I am truly not sure I want to spend more time on this, the mockup, no answer, then this ..why could you not include in the first post?
    Last edited by dredwolf; 11-07-2013 at 01:40 AM.

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    Re: Use data from 2 drop down lists and 1 input to perform calculation

    sorry I reverted the file to al the weights on 1 page. Does that help or hinder? I can put them easily back to their own page.

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