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    Alternate cell substitution based on condition

    I have a total (cost) figure and want to calculate an allocation of that figure to a (cost) category. A user can specify by input the allocation by % or by absolute value. If they enter absolute value, I calculate %. If they enter %, I calculate absolute value. What's the simplest way to achieve this? Many thanks in advance.

    So Total Cost = £X
    Category cost = Y% then Category cost, £Z = £X * Y%
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    Category cost = £Z then Category cost Y% = 100 * £Z / £X

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    Re: Alternate cell substitution based on condition

    Attach a sample workbook (not a picture or pasted copy). Make sure there is just enough data to demonstrate your need. Include a BEFORE sheet and an AFTER sheet in the workbook if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate. Make sure your desired results are shown, mock them up manually if necessary.

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    Re: Alternate cell substitution based on condition

    Hi phodges,

    I assume you have three columns of data - X is a figure you determine somehow while Y and Z are are a calculation.

    If you are asking if you can have a formula which will allow users to enter data into either if these cells and get the answer in the other, you get into circular references and it won't work. You need to have the data entry in another place.

    Assume your user enters values int either AA for the %age or AB for the value:
    in Y1 enter =IF(AB1="",AA1,AB1/X1)
    in Z1 enter =IF(AB1="",X1*AA1,AB1)

    You are effectively using a "helper column" to get excel to provide what you are trying to achieve.

    I hope this helps, please let me know!

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    Re: Alternate cell substitution based on condition

    Hopefully I have attached sample spreadsheet as recommended. Thanks for responses so far. Hope attached makes it clear.
    There is the base case sheet which is copied twice to show the different desired outcomes.
    1. User specifies allocation of cost by % and Value is calculated, or
    2. User specifies allocation of cost by Value and % is calculated
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    Re: Alternate cell substitution based on condition

    The thing is, you can't have a formula in a cell and manual data entry in one cell - it's either/or. If you want this to happen in cells B3:C6, you are going to need VBA.
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    Re: Alternate cell substitution based on condition

    Thanks David - As per my example spreadsheet it's a bit trickier and looks like I need to rethink the requirement (not wishing to start writing VBA).

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    Re: Alternate cell substitution based on condition

    Thanks for the observation. I concur. I don't want to start writing VBA, so will have to rethink the requirement.

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    Re: Alternate cell substitution based on condition

    Me or David?

    Yes, you will need to rethink if you don't want to use VBA.

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    Re: Alternate cell substitution based on condition

    I think you are saying that you have ALMOST solved it, looking at your post.

    If you change the formula in H10 (and following) to =G3-G10 instead of =C3-G10, I think you will get what you want.

    I do question whether the Savings heading is correct, however. It seems to me that if the cost exceeds the Target Cost, it is NOT a saving.

    I hope this helps, please let me know!

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