HAS and Children Functions
I have the following column1 formula:
=IF(HAS(CHILDREN([Column2]@row), "Text"), 1, 0)
which sets the value of column1 to 1 if "Text" is found in any children in Column2
This formula works well for a single nested file of children.
However, I have a multi-level nested file (i.e. Parent1, Child1, Parent2, Child2) and it appears the formula looks at 1 level of nesting only, as Parent2 has the correct value, but not Parent1.
My expectation was that the CHILDREN function looks at all levels below the Parent. Am I correct that the CHILDREN function looks at 1 level of nesting only, and if so, is there a method to assess all children, regardless of the levels of nesting?
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Carson Penticuff ✭✭✭✭✭CHILDREN will only look at entries one level down. DESCENDANTS will look at all levels below current.
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Thank you Carson, very helpful!
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Carson Penticuff ✭✭✭✭✭
CHILDREN will only look at entries one level down. DESCENDANTS will look at all levels below current.
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Thank you Carson, very helpful!
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I hope you're well and safe!<\/p>
Try something like this.<\/p>
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I hope that helps!<\/p>
Be safe, and have a fantastic week!<\/p>
Best,<\/p>
Andrée Starå<\/strong><\/a> | Workflow Consultant \/ CEO @ WORK BOLD<\/strong><\/a><\/p>
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I think this is what you are trying to accomplish. I assume you are dragging the formula down, as this will not work as a column formula due to the absolute references. There were a few issues with the formula you posted, maybe there were some typos when transferring it to your post? <\/p>
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Thank you both very much for all of your assistance<\/p>"},{"commentID":386436,"body":"
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