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    I'm trying to create a complex formula. I tried to upload a screenshot of it but for some reason, the screenshot won't upload. So here's the problem. Picture 2 cells side-by-side such as A1 AND B1. A1 is a number in kilograms (metric system). B1 is a number in pounds (imperial system). When you type a number into A1 it automatically gets converted into pounds for B1. However, B1 cannot do the same thing for A1 because that causes the Circular Reference Problem. Here's where it gets very complicated because I need both cells to work interchangeably without causing a Circular Reference Issue which would stop it from working.

    I need a formula that will basically do the following 3 things.
    • The formula entered into A1 must tell A1 this information - If B1 is empty right now than cancel out (or just ignore) the formula in B1. Do not let B1 transfer anything or convert anything into A1. Only the formula in A1 is allowed to send its converted data to B1. Just not vice versa.
    • The formula entered into B1 must tell B1 this information - If A1 is empty right now than cancel out (or just ignore) the formula in A1. Do not let A1 transfer anything or convert anything into B1. Only the formula in B1 is allowed to send its converted data to A1. Just not vice versa.
    • If possible, both of the formulas also need to have an IF, OR, IFBLANK function included in it as well so the formula will still be active in the cells even if all of the cells are blank.

    In other words, the formula allows A1 to cancel out the formula in B1 so that a Circular Reference Issue won't occur. But A1 still performs it's function and converts whatever number was entered (in Kilograms) to B1 (in pounds). So if type 10 into A1 then it would appear as 22 in B1. Because 10 Kilograms is 22 Pounds (10 x 2.2). But since the formula in B1 already got canceled out by the formula in A1, B1 will not try to convert the 22 back into 10 and send it back to A1 (10 / 2.2). AND VICE VERSA IF YOU ENTER A NUMBER INTO B1 FIRST, INSTEAD OF ENTERING A NUMBER INTO A1 FIRST. A1 and B1 work interchangeably.

    Yes, this is a really tricky formula. Any help will be hugely appreciated.
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    Re: Please help!!!! Extremely difficult formula to create?

    I need both cells to work interchangeably without causing a Circular Reference Issue which would stop it from working.
    Cannot see a formula working...Gonna cause issues...I cannot see a workaround other than VBA Solution...
    As an example see below...

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    Re: Please help!!!! Extremely difficult formula to create?

    That's perfect. You did it. But I don't know how to do what you did. I don't know how to program or use VBA.

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    Re: Please help!!!! Extremely difficult formula to create?

    Glad I could help...

    Basically what happens is following...
    When you enter a value into A or B the code activates and does a calculation based on what cell was entered into
    If A the code takes the value and multiplies it by Pound Conversion
    If B the code takes the value and divides it by Pound Conversion

    If that takes care of your original question, please select Thread Tools from the menu link above and mark this thread as SOLVED
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    Re: Please help!!!! Extremely difficult formula to create?

    Thank you! That is perfect. There's only one problem which is Excel won't let me change the dropdown menu from "General" to "Worksheet". It gives me an error that says "Variable uses an Automation type not supported in visual basic". The problem is if I input the code into General, the code doesn't stay there. As soon as I close Excel and reopen it, the code is deleted like it was never entered at all.

    One other small thing. In the code it says "IF NOT INTERSECT(TARGET, RANGE("A2:B2")) IS NOTHING THEN.
    In my real worksheet, the cells where the data is entered actually start at B14 and C14. Then they go all the way down the B and C columns for infinity basically. So I can keep the code exactly the same, but I just need to change the part where it says ""A2:B2" into the new "B14:C14". Everything else in the code says the same. Is that correct?

    QUICK SIDE NOTE: Why can't I upload screenshots to show these things? I have screenshots to make it easier. But if I click on "Insert Image" and upload the file of the image, nothing happens. There's no save option. It's the correct file format and size. I just can't add an image to this message.

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    Re: Please help!!!! Extremely difficult formula to create?

    Hi Alexander

    Thank you! That is perfect.
    So why problems then, unless, you are trying to incorporate this into your own file which means it won't work...it was an example only...

    Excel won't let me change the dropdown menu from "General" to "Worksheet"
    What does this mean...Can you explain in a little more detail...
    Will need you to upload your sample file to see what is going on as it is not the same setup as my file...

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