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Is it possible to ignore instead of deleting?

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    Question Is it possible to ignore instead of deleting?

    Hi,

    I wonder is there a code that ignores the value in a cell instead of deleting it. When I want to delete the value of cell, I use EstimatedMax.ClearContent. However, sometimes it shoud not be deleted, just the cell should be ignored when comparing range that includes that cell.

    Thanks in advance,
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    Re: Is it possible to ignore instead of deleting?

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    Re: Is it possible to ignore instead of deleting?

    You must have a rule that determines when a cell shall be ignored, in order to write the "ignore code". We can't code for "... However, sometimes it should not be deleted ...". In other words, what conditions will always be true that cause ignoring?

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    Re: Is it possible to ignore instead of deleting?

    Hi, protonLeah,

    That rule lie in following code after ELSE
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    Because the EstMax's weight is larger than the capacity, I can not assign EstMax to RealMax. However, after some loop that EstMax can be assigned to RealMax, thus I do not want to delete it.

    For example, in a range the first maximum value is found as 35. The sum of that value's weights (Cells(Row, 9) + Cells(Column, 9)) is larger than the capacity of V1. I ignored the value of 35 and go on the loop. The second maximum value is found as 30 and it's sum of weights is smaller, so it is assigned as RealMax. When the capacity of V1 is filled up, I should begin the assignments of V2. The value of 35 will be needed now. May be, the sum of 35's wieghts is smaller than the capacity of V2.

    I hope I can explain the process of the algorithm.

    Thanks in advance,
    Oxco

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    Re: Is it possible to ignore instead of deleting?

    1) You could use the existing algorithm on a copy of the data. That way, when you have found one solution, you can "reset" the problem by recopying the original data into the working range/vector/array.
    2) You could employ a helper column/array that will store some kind of "ignore this value for this loop" toggle. The toggle could be 0/1 or TRUE/FALSE or "yes"/"no" or whatever you find easiest to work with. Then you could enclose your tests and computations inside of another If...then...end if block that is testing the value of the toggle.
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    Re: Is it possible to ignore instead of deleting?

    Attach a sample workbook. Make sure there is just enough data to make it clear what is needed. Include BEFORE/AFTER sheets if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate. Remember to desensitize the data (no confidential or personal info).

    Also, your code uses RealMax, EstMax & Vehicle so they need to be explained.

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    Question Re: Is it possible to ignore instead of deleting?

    Steps of algorithm

    1- Found 25 as EstMax
    2- 25 is the intersection of 6th row and 4th column. Thus 4th and 6th row of 9th column are going to be summed. (7+5)
    3- If 7+5 < 19 is true, 25 is assigned as RealMax
    4- The new capacity = 19-(7+5)=7
    5- Now, the new max is going to be found. (belongs which node; 4th or 6th)
    6- the max of 4th row is found
    7- the max of 4th column is found
    8- the max of 4th node is found
    9- the max of 6th row is found
    10-the max of 6th column is found
    11- the max of 6th node is found
    12- the new max is found according to the max of 4th node and the max of 6th node
    13- Does the weight of the new max (11) excess the remaining capacity? (11<7 is false)
    *** the new max will be ignored (15)
    the above process will start again from the step of 5.

    21- Does the weight of the new max (9,6) excess the remainin capacity? (6<7 is true)
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