Drop Down Lists - assign a value based on selection

[Guest]

Okay, first here is what I have. I will use examples to be as detailed as
possible.

On my worksheet I have a column (Lets say A1). In that column there is a
drop down menu/list of different types of materials. I have created this drop
down from a range of cells using the data/validation/list tool.

Now, in this menu, I have different types of lumber (i.e. 2 x 4, 2 x 6, 2 x
8, etc.) next to that cell (lets say A2) I need a formula that will
automatically select a wieght of the type of lumber I choose. For example, a
2 x 4 weighs 2.25 lbs per foot. So, if I scroll to "2 x 4" in cell A1, I want
cell A2 to automatically display "2.25".

Is this possible?

Thanks

 

[Paul B]

Neil, see if this will help,

http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal02.html

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[Guest]

On another sheet in that workbook, enter a 2 column list of Lumber Size and
Weight
Example:
Stock Wgt
2 x 4 2.25
4 x 4 3.50
etc.

Then select that range and name it:
Insert>Name>Define
Name: LU_StockWgt
Refers to: (your range)

Next, on your main sheet:
A2: =VLOOKUP(A1,LU_StockWgt,2,0)

If you don't want to see the #NA when the dropdown cell is empty, try this:
A2: =IF(ISBLANK(A1,"",VLOOKUP(A1,LU_StockWgt,2,0))

Does that help?

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Regards,
Ron

 

[Guest]

2nd Formula typo correction:
A2: =IF(ISBLANK(A1),"",VLOOKUP(A1,LU_StockWgt,2,0))


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Regards,
Ron

 

[Guest]

Going to try these right now and will advise. Thanks very much

 

[Guest]

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!! I HAVE EXORCISED THE DEMON!!!

Thank you so very much Ron!!

It worked out great.
Neil

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the feedback, Neil....much appreciated. I'm glad I could help.

Regards,
Ron