How can I merge two schedules for a project into one all-encompassing schedule?

Hi Everyone,

I am working on a project that consists of two schedules, and there are tasks that will be done onsite for products being built for our company here in the US and for a location overseas (to be shipped out later on in the schedule). We have a schedule planned out for the US location, a separate schedule laid out for overseas, and need to combine the two into one all-encompassing schedule to we can track progress on tasks for both locations. Is there a way to do this in SS? I tried utilizing the DataMesh app but kept getting error messages when I'd run it saying it wasn't successful due to conflict with dependencies/predecessors on the sheets. I also tried using the Calendar App and got one schedule loaded up successfully, but couldn't figure out (if at all) how to add in the second schedule. My project contains confidential data otherwise I would include a screenshot of what I'm talking about. I hope my description is enough to convey my question to you all and I'm hoping someone can help me with this. Thank you!

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  • Andrée Starå
    Andrée Starå ✭✭✭✭✭✭

    Hi@Bradhickswa

    I hope you're well and safe!

    Have you explored using a Report to combine the sheets?

    Would that work/help?

    I hope that helps!

    Be safe and have a fantastic week!

    Best,

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  • Hi@Andrée Starå,

    I did think of combining the two sheets into one report, which would be fine for viewing on a Calendar, but we have technicians that rely on the sheet to "check off" tasks as they complete them. I also have it set up where they can switch to Card View and keep track of all the tasks assigned to them. Is there a way to still be able to encompass that?

    Thank you,

    Brad

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    @Bradhickswa

    Happy to help!

    Yes, they can still complete tasks, and Card View was released for Reports recently, so that should also work.

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  • @Andrée Starå

    I created the report combining the two sheets, however, there are some repetitive tasks for each location that need organization. Also, it looks like the report didn't carry over the predecessors from the original sheets. I also assigned tasks to individuals which didn't carry over either.


    -Brad

@TheoR74<\/a>,<\/p>

As long as your destination sheet doesn't have the numbering column setup as an Auto Number, you should be fine. In your destination sheet, keep the numbering column as a \"Text\/Number\" column instead.<\/p>

BRgds,<\/p>

-Ray<\/p>"}]}},"status":{"statusID":3,"name":"Accepted","state":"closed","recordType":"discussion","recordSubType":"question"},"bookmarked":false,"unread":false,"category":{"categoryID":321,"name":"Smartsheet Basics","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/categories\/smartsheet-basics%2B","allowedDiscussionTypes":[]},"reactions":[{"tagID":3,"urlcode":"Promote","name":"Promote","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":5,"count":0},{"tagID":5,"urlcode":"Insightful","name":"Insightful","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":1,"count":0},{"tagID":11,"urlcode":"Up","name":"Vote Up","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":1,"count":0},{"tagID":13,"urlcode":"Awesome","name":"Awesome","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":1,"count":0}],"tags":[{"tagID":334,"urlcode":"automations","name":"Automations"}]},{"discussionID":107872,"type":"question","name":"Using Sum function on 2 referring pages","excerpt":"I am trying to sum to different cells on 2 different Smart Sheets and I I keep on getting a #UNPARSEABLE error. It works fine when it references only 1 sheet but I need to sum probably about 20+ sheets when I am done. Just testing with 2 right now. Any help is appreciated =SUM({AAA Pet Services - Sign Ups Range 1}{AAA Pet…","snippet":"I am trying to sum to different cells on 2 different Smart Sheets and I I keep on getting a #UNPARSEABLE error. It works fine when it references only 1 sheet but I need to sum…","categoryID":321,"dateInserted":"2023-07-20T17:37:32+00:00","dateUpdated":null,"dateLastComment":"2023-07-20T18:10:31+00:00","insertUserID":163722,"insertUser":{"userID":163722,"name":"John C0","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/profile\/John%20C0","photoUrl":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6031209\/uploads\/defaultavatar\/nWRMFRX6I99I6.jpg","dateLastActive":"2023-07-20T18:10:00+00:00","banned":0,"punished":0,"private":false,"label":"✭"},"updateUserID":null,"lastUserID":163722,"lastUser":{"userID":163722,"name":"John C0","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/profile\/John%20C0","photoUrl":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6031209\/uploads\/defaultavatar\/nWRMFRX6I99I6.jpg","dateLastActive":"2023-07-20T18:10:00+00:00","banned":0,"punished":0,"private":false,"label":"✭"},"pinned":false,"pinLocation":null,"closed":false,"sink":false,"countComments":2,"countViews":25,"score":null,"hot":3379752483,"url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/discussion\/107872\/using-sum-function-on-2-referring-pages","canonicalUrl":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/discussion\/107872\/using-sum-function-on-2-referring-pages","format":"Rich","lastPost":{"discussionID":107872,"commentID":386231,"name":"Re: Using Sum function on 2 referring pages","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/discussion\/comment\/386231#Comment_386231","dateInserted":"2023-07-20T18:10:31+00:00","insertUserID":163722,"insertUser":{"userID":163722,"name":"John C0","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/profile\/John%20C0","photoUrl":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6031209\/uploads\/defaultavatar\/nWRMFRX6I99I6.jpg","dateLastActive":"2023-07-20T18:10:00+00:00","banned":0,"punished":0,"private":false,"label":"✭"}},"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Home","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/"},{"name":"Get Help","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/categories\/get-help"},{"name":"Smartsheet Basics","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/categories\/smartsheet-basics%2B"}],"groupID":null,"statusID":3,"attributes":{"question":{"status":"accepted","dateAccepted":"2023-07-20T18:10:07+00:00","dateAnswered":"2023-07-20T17:56:18+00:00","acceptedAnswers":[{"commentID":386226,"body":"

=SUM({AAA Pet Services - Sign Ups Range 1}, {AAA Pet Services - Sign Ups Option 2 Range 1})<\/p>

A comma is needed between each range to sum.<\/p>"}]}},"status":{"statusID":3,"name":"Accepted","state":"closed","recordType":"discussion","recordSubType":"question"},"bookmarked":false,"unread":false,"category":{"categoryID":321,"name":"Smartsheet Basics","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/categories\/smartsheet-basics%2B","allowedDiscussionTypes":[]},"reactions":[{"tagID":3,"urlcode":"Promote","name":"Promote","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":5,"count":0},{"tagID":5,"urlcode":"Insightful","name":"Insightful","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":1,"count":0},{"tagID":11,"urlcode":"Up","name":"Vote Up","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":1,"count":0},{"tagID":13,"urlcode":"Awesome","name":"Awesome","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":1,"count":0}],"tags":[]},{"discussionID":107852,"type":"question","name":"Automation - Email to address in Smartsheet Column","excerpt":"I am trying to send an automatic email when something changes in the Smartsheet. I want to send the email to the email address in one of the columns, however, the only option I'm given is to send it to the \"Submitter\". However that is a generic user and not an email address. How do I get it to send to the email address in…","snippet":"I am trying to send an automatic email when something changes in the Smartsheet. I want to send the email to the email address in one of the columns, however, the only option I'm…","categoryID":321,"dateInserted":"2023-07-20T13:02:32+00:00","dateUpdated":null,"dateLastComment":"2023-07-20T13:46:35+00:00","insertUserID":159640,"insertUser":{"userID":159640,"name":"Katherine Simpson","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/profile\/Katherine%20Simpson","photoUrl":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6031209\/uploads\/userpics\/EY1XYADLUP90\/n8693BY7J2F39.jpg","dateLastActive":"2023-07-20T13:42:54+00:00","banned":0,"punished":0,"private":false,"label":"✭✭"},"updateUserID":null,"lastUserID":159640,"lastUser":{"userID":159640,"name":"Katherine Simpson","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/profile\/Katherine%20Simpson","photoUrl":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6031209\/uploads\/userpics\/EY1XYADLUP90\/n8693BY7J2F39.jpg","dateLastActive":"2023-07-20T13:42:54+00:00","banned":0,"punished":0,"private":false,"label":"✭✭"},"pinned":false,"pinLocation":null,"closed":false,"sink":false,"countComments":2,"countViews":32,"score":null,"hot":3379720147,"url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/discussion\/107852\/automation-email-to-address-in-smartsheet-column","canonicalUrl":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/discussion\/107852\/automation-email-to-address-in-smartsheet-column","format":"Rich","lastPost":{"discussionID":107852,"commentID":386159,"name":"Re: Automation - Email to address in Smartsheet Column","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/discussion\/comment\/386159#Comment_386159","dateInserted":"2023-07-20T13:46:35+00:00","insertUserID":159640,"insertUser":{"userID":159640,"name":"Katherine Simpson","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/profile\/Katherine%20Simpson","photoUrl":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6031209\/uploads\/userpics\/EY1XYADLUP90\/n8693BY7J2F39.jpg","dateLastActive":"2023-07-20T13:42:54+00:00","banned":0,"punished":0,"private":false,"label":"✭✭"}},"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Home","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/"},{"name":"Get Help","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/categories\/get-help"},{"name":"Smartsheet Basics","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/categories\/smartsheet-basics%2B"}],"groupID":null,"statusID":3,"image":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6031209\/uploads\/GT3Q99KUB51B\/automation-screenshot.png","urlSrcSet":{"10":"","300":"","800":"","1200":"","1600":""},"alt":"Automation Screenshot.png"},"attributes":{"question":{"status":"accepted","dateAccepted":"2023-07-20T13:46:21+00:00","dateAnswered":"2023-07-20T13:25:12+00:00","acceptedAnswers":[{"commentID":386141,"body":"

Hello @Katherine Simpson<\/a> <\/p>

You didn't specify how you are getting an email address in that cell, but here's some ideas.<\/p>

There's a couple ways to go about it. A lookup function based on some criteria to select who to send it to. Possibly adding a option to select who to email within the form. Manually entering an email. A couple options through automations would be to specify who to send it to or input a constant email address by using the change cell value.<\/p>

The column type has to be a Contact List too.<\/p>"}]}},"status":{"statusID":3,"name":"Accepted","state":"closed","recordType":"discussion","recordSubType":"question"},"bookmarked":false,"unread":false,"category":{"categoryID":321,"name":"Smartsheet Basics","url":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/categories\/smartsheet-basics%2B","allowedDiscussionTypes":[]},"reactions":[{"tagID":3,"urlcode":"Promote","name":"Promote","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":5,"count":0},{"tagID":5,"urlcode":"Insightful","name":"Insightful","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":1,"count":0},{"tagID":11,"urlcode":"Up","name":"Vote Up","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":1,"count":0},{"tagID":13,"urlcode":"Awesome","name":"Awesome","class":"Positive","hasReacted":false,"reactionValue":1,"count":0}],"tags":[]}],"initialPaging":{"nextURL":"https:\/\/community.smartsheet.com\/api\/v2\/discussions?page=2&categoryID=321&includeChildCategories=1&type%5B0%5D=Question&excludeHiddenCategories=1&sort=-hot&limit=3&expand%5B0%5D=all&expand%5B1%5D=-body&expand%5B2%5D=insertUser&expand%5B3%5D=lastUser&status=accepted","prevURL":null,"currentPage":1,"total":4863,"limit":3},"title":"Trending in Smartsheet Basics","subtitle":null,"description":null,"noCheckboxes":true,"containerOptions":[],"discussionOptions":[]}">

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