How do I change the range?

[sonar]

Hi

How does this formula really work?

=IF(ISERROR(INDEX('13DBC'!$A$1:$W$999,SUMPRODUCT(
MALL(ROW('13DBC'!$10:$999)*('13DBC'!$C$10:$C$999<>""),ROW()-9+COUNTA('13DBC'!$C$10:$C$999)-COUNTIF('13DBC'!$C$10:$C$999,">0"))),COLUMN()-1)),"",INDEX('13DBC'!$A$1:$W$999,SUMPRODUCT(SMALL(ROW('
3DBC'!$10:$999)*('13DBC'!$C$10:$C$999<>""),ROW()-9+COUNTA('13DBC'!$C$10:$C$999)-COUNTIF('13DBC'!$C$10:$C$999,">0"))),COLUMN()-1))

I need to be able to manipulate the formula should I wish to reduce th
range from say 999 to 500.

I changing all the $999 to $500

and went to 13DBC worksheet, and deleted all the formulas from row 50
(this messed up the formula)

I see there is some kind of blue line that surrounds '13DBC'
A09:S1001

It seems to be linked to make the INDEX formula work. I also trie
reducing that, and it messed up my formula's

What is the best procedure to reduce the range in the formula above an
in the area range in 13DBC

 

[Bob Phillips]

Best to start by breaking it up.

First create a name, Insert>Name>Define..., of say cCount, with a RefersTo
value of ='13DBC'!$C$10:$C$999.

Then create another name of say cSum with a RefersTo value of
=SUMPRODUCT(SMALL(ROW(cCount)*(cCount<>""),ROW()-9+COUNTA(cCount)-COUNTIF(cC
ount,">0")))

then your formula becomes
=IF(ISERROR(INDEX('13DBC'!$A$1:$W$999,cSum,COLUMN()-1)),"",INDEX('13DBC'!$A$
1:$W$999,cSum,COLUMN()-1))

You now have a much simpler formula that you can change the ranges here and
in the cCount name.

--

HTH

RP
(remove nothere from the email address if mailing direct)

 

[sonar]

Thanks for the help

I will look into that tonight