Reference Individual Elements From Non-Contiguous Range Name
Jun 29, 2012
I have several tables on one sheet, each of which has a Grand Total value at the bottom right of the summed data range
I have manually selected (using ctrl + left mouse click) each Grand Total cell and defined all these cells as a Named Range called Grand_Totals
I thought it would be possible to reference each of the cells in the Grand_Totals range individually.
The =Index function works fine if the data is contiguous but I can't figure out how to get anything other than the first element of the Grand_Totals range
So for example
Lets say the cells of the Grand_Totals non-contiguous named range are F10,N10,F30,N30,F50,N50
How would I reference the third element/cell (F30) in this range. I should point out that I actually need to reference all the cells in the Grand_Totals range and the range has a lot more than 6 cells
I have a split named range covering non-contiguous areas, ie: Name: status_web Range: =$F$14:$I$122,$F$700:$I$746,$F$798:$I$830,$F$905:$I$933
This appears to work fine when selecting the name however it returns a #VALUE! error when using it in a formula, eg: = COUNTIF(status_web, "*p*"). Is there any way to get this to work, or do I need a separate named range for each contiguous section? NOTE: Not sure whether this extra fact would through a spanner in the works, but I am referencing this named range from a separate workbook.
Each of my data sets spans roughly 75 columns by 250 rows at present, but this could expand. The first 7 rows contain metadata. Columns 2-25 or so contain the raw data, from which everything to the right is calculated. The data sets have most columns in common, but not necessarily all.
In order to tease out the most meaningful information from my data, I frequently sort all or part of it based on varying criteria. When I find a useful sorting criterion, I create a new column with a header that describes the criterion and populate it with a formula that returns a 1 if the condition of interest is met for that row, or a 0 if it is not. For example, if I am doing this in column AA, I might enter
=--(AND($AX8>$AA$4,$Y8>0))
and copy it down to the end of the data. The resulting vector of 1s and 0s quickly re-identify data that meets that criterion even after subsequent resorting. It also makes locating data that meets multiple sorting criteria extremely simple. Essentially, I create a truth table.
Cell $AA$4 in the above example contains a "comparator" value I might wish to change at some point, which would change the subset of data the condition selects for.
Here's the first hard part:
For each data set, I need the ability to generate meaningful plots that includes separate series based on the criteria I have described. However, I also need to retain the ability to resort the data or change the comparator value without disrupting these plots. In other words, the plots must NOT change when the order of the data is changed, but MUST change to display the appropriate data when the comparator changes.
Here's the 2nd hard part:
Once I have this working for one data set, I need to be able to port it to other data sets (which are contained in other workbooks), so that I can compare equivalent plots from each. I also need to minimize the number of manual steps involved in doing so, to avoid human errors and excessive time consumption.
The only other possible complication I can think of at the moment is that, to this point, I have been inserting blank rows to isolate subsets that I do not wish to perform further sorting on from each other.
Right now I am angling toward VBA code that loops through the entire data set to generate base dynamic ranges using the column header row (row 1) as the names, and the entire column of data for the rangeloops through the truth table columns to generate "branch" row ranges for each of the sorting conditions,loops through the entire data set one more time to create "branch" ranges for each of the base ranges.
I could generate some code to accomplish a one-off solution for a given configuration of a single data set (provided there is not a list length limit in a chart series that I'd be violating)...but without a dynamic named range, I don't know how to get to something that would update appropriately. So in essence, I am still stuck at the dynamic range part of this.
I am trying to figure out a method for calling the ith number in an array that was defined in another function. The mean function is working and the result is (1 x variables) array. Then, I want to use that array in the sdev function. I am having trouble pulling the ith number from the mean function. Also, is there a way to make variables constant so that they do not need to be declared for every function.
Sub stats() periods = Range("periods") variables = Range("variables") Redim X(periods, variables) As Double Redim uX(variables) As Double Redim sdX(variables) As Double 'Load Data For i = 1 To variables For t = 1 To periods X(t, i) = Cells(4 + t, 2 + i) Next Next 'Calculate Mean (run 'mean' function') uX() = mean(X)................................
I'm struggling to find a way to reference a non-contiguous range of cells in the IRR function. I've got the initial cost in one cell (b17), and the annual cash flows in a single row (c12:w12), separate from the cell containing cost.
I need to find top/bottom N elements in a range. I have created an array out of the range. I am not sure how to find the top/bottom elements? LARGE function would give me the actual value, however I am interested in finding the indexes.
I have a named range, called 'event' relating to cells a2-a200, I have a named cell, 'eventcounter'. I was hoping that I would be able to use the named cell eventcounter in formulae on the cells in the event range rather than having to use the cell address. So instead of having a formula that was something like this, =if(a3= etc etc.
I could refer to the range event and eventcounter. Eventcouter gets its value simply by counting the number of non blank cells in the event range, so consequently - I can only figure out how to address the last entry in the event range in the manner that i wish.
In the first loop that executes this command TAG_RANGE gets set to $A$1:$A$39
I want to loop through the values in that range and run tests against them. Is there a function that will take the values in the address range an convert them into an array so that I can use something like this:
Code: For Counter = LBound(TAG_RANGE_ARRAY) To UBound(TAG_RANGE_ARRAY)
[run tests]
Next
Or is there someother direct way to do this other than creating a loop that fills the array element by element
I would like to be able to count the amount of entries in column C and depending on the amount group them in either groups of 3 or 4, all names would be unique...so if there are 14 names in the list they would need to be grouped in to two groups of 4 and two groups of 3, if there were 19 then 4 groups of 4 and 1 group of 3 etc to a maximum 50 people, the results could appearon a seperate worksheet say pasted on to the worksheet starting with the groups of 3 (so paste a group of 3 then skip 3 rows then paste groups of 4 skip 2 rows, the row skipping is to allow seperation and manual entry of extra data). There will never be groups of 5 or more and never less than 3
Is it possible to re-size a non-contiguous range? I'm guessing "no", and a Google trawl hasn't provided me with anything.
Here's what I'm trying to do:
dim mult_rng as range dim rng2 as range
set mult_rng = range("A1:B1,D1:E1") set rng2 = mult_rng.resize(rowsize:=10) That is, my original range is comprised of non-contiguous cells in the same row. When re-sizing, I'm trying to increase the number of rows, but leave the columns the same.
Like I said, my gut instinct says that this isn't possible using the 'resize' property. Can anyone think of another method to use? My constraints are that the original mult_rng isn't always the same (and isn't always non-contiguous).
I want data to columns A, C and E, while I have important data in columns B and D. Should I make three queries? Should I make query and save the results to temporary place and then move all the results to those columns A, C and E?
Right now the copying happens like this:
If Not rsData.EOF Then rngTarget.CopyFromRecordset rsData Else MsgBox "No records returned.", vbCritical End If
So should I do 1) One query and move everything in the right places 2) Multiple queries 3) Something else
Does this depend a lot about how many results I expect? I'd say likely about 100, maybe less than 1500, never more than 10000
Need code that will search non-contiguous range for first empty cell, paste data into found cell and data into offset cells and end search. If not empty, move to next cell in non-contiguous range. If NO empties are found in entire range, a msgbox.
When I insert a line to select the range on the Worksheet it does select the range named as temp. However, the array does fill but only with the first part of the range eg in this case A7:C44.
My aim is to create an array of size point1A( all the rows in the multiple ranges, 3 columns).
Example of a Range to be assigned to the Array point1A. temp = "A7:C44,D7:F44,G7:I44,K7:M44,N7:P44,Q7:S44,"
I am trying to create a large range composed of smaller ranges. Some of these ranges may overlap so I want to make sure when I add cells to the range they don't already exist. I know how to make sure the same value doesn't exist in a range, but not the same cell.
I have a contiguous range of rows starting from row 5. ...It starts from row 5 but could end anywhere below.
The name of my Sheet is Tester.
Now in Tester, columns B,C, and D have numerical values in them. Using VBA, how can put in values in corresponding row of column A.
So if there are values from B1:D39 and B40 onwards is empty, then A1 will have value B1*C1*D1, then A2 will have B2*C2*D2 and so on until A39 = B39*C39*D39
**I need to write the code so the whole process is done fastest.The code may be long but the macro needs to run as fast as possible.
(Also, I remember using Screen.Updating = False when I wrote similar stuff many yrs ago. Would this be useful here?)
Is it possible, through VBA, to select the top right cell in a non-contiguous range? For example, I have defined A1, A3, and A5 as a range. How could I tell Excel to select A5 from within that range?
I'd like to count non blank cells in 16 separate ranges (each range consists of 6 consecutive cells). The first range in the series is C9:H9. 3 cells are then skipped and the process is repeated with the next range, ie L9:Q9 then skip 3. The last range in the series of 16 is therefore EK9:EP9.
If the value of non blank cells = 2 in any of these 16 ranges then copy the contents of this range to C24:D24 in sheet " Record Form Games 3583". If C24:D24 is not empty copy these values to C25:C26.
If the value of non blank cells = 6 in any of these 16 ranges then copy the contents of this range to C22:H22 in sheet "Record Form Games 3583". If C22 is not empty copy these values to C23:H23.
The ranges colored yellow in the example workbook are the ones that need to be copied to the sheet Record Form Games 3583.
I want to use the Small function on a set of cells that are non-contiguous. But I know that the Small function only works on an array, which cannot contain cell references. Copying the cells to a contiguous range is not an option, as some of the cells I want referenced are generated on the fly in a Sumproduct function. Is there some alternative I could use? I can use the Min function to get the lowest value, as it allows for references, and the Max function to get the greatest, but what about those in between?
I am trying to have this loop go through colums of data and compare columns 3 and 4. Where there are differences, parts of the row are copied and pasted in a summary table.
My problem is the output to the summary table.
How do I control which cells in the row are copied? (I only want to copy columns 1, 3 & 4) How do I control where the copied cells are pasted to?
Sub Change() Dim r As Long
'Loop to Compare Values For r = 4 To Cells(Rows.Count, 1).End(xlUp).Row 'Looks For Funds That Upgraded If Cells(r, 4) < Cells(r, 3) Then 'Highlights the row Cells(r, 1).Resize(1, 5).Interior.ColorIndex = 34 'Copies The Applicable Cell Over Into Column 7 Cells(Rows.Count, 7).End(xlUp).Offset(1) = Cells(r, 1) 'Places a note into column 5 Cells(r, 5) = "UPGRADE" End If If Cells(r, 4) > Cells(r, 3) Then Cells(r, 1).Resize(1, 5).Interior.ColorIndex = 36 Cells(Rows.Count, 7).End(xlUp).Offset(1) = Cells(r, 1) Cells(r, 5) = "DOWNGRADE" End If Next r Columns("G:G").EntireColumn.AutoFit End Sub
Is it possible to use a non-contiguous range for the criteria parameter of the DSUM function? I want to do something like this. =DCOUNTA(wholesale_all,"Assignment Date",D2:D3,G2:G3) This formulas won't work the way I have it typed, but is there a workaround to achieve the same result?
Consider the following range (in my case a PivotTable):A1:E7
I create a Named Ranges that corresponds to column 1:3 and 6 from the range above. i.e : A1:C7,E1:E7
I need to find out the number of columns of my range, this is because it can change in the future, and I have an offset formula needing this information.
When i type =columns(MyNameRange) it returns #REF! as there are 2 areas in my Named Ranges. I am expecting 4.
I have written the a VBA User Defined Function that does the job, but I would like to know if there is no native solution to get this information.
Function TotColumns(rng As Range) Dim Cols As Integer For Each Ar In rng.Areas Cols = Cols + Ar.Columns.Count Next TotColumns = Cols End Function
I am building a macro to conditionally edit cells that meet certain criteria within the current selection:
Dim FinalStr As String If CheckBox3.Value = True Then For Each cell In Selection If cell.Font.ColorIndex = Range2.Font.ColorIndex Then FinalStr = FinalStr & "," & StrConv(cell.Address, 1) End If Next End If FinalStr = Right(FinalStr, Len(FinalStr) - 1) 'To remove extra "," at the beginning
What I am getting from this macro is a string like "$I$27,$J$27,$E$28,$F$28" that I use later to edit that range, for instance
Range("$I$27,$J$27,$E$28,$F$28").ClearContents
It worked fine, however, I found later that XL cannot handle more than 20-30 individual cell addresses. The error msg I am getting is: " Method 'Range' of object '_Global' failed " Note that it won't be very practical to pick the cells and edit them within the same loop since there are several criteria times several edit options.
I have as the two logical operators for an IF function the following COUNTA calculation which checks how many blanks are in the range GrdMtx7 and subtracts this from the value in E5 and adds the suffix "Module(s)".
Code:
(E5-COUNTA(GrdMtx7)-1)&" Module(s)",(E5-COUNTA(GrdMtx7)&" Module(s)"))) GrdMtx7 is a non-contiguous range consisting of the following cell references on a second sheet:
Code:
='Mod Schedule'!$E$7,'Mod Schedule'!$H$7,'Mod Schedule'!$K$7,'Mod Schedule'!$N$7,'Mod Schedule'!$Q$7,'Mod Schedule'!$T$7,'Mod Schedule'!$W$7,'Mod Schedule'!$Z$7,'Mod Schedule'!$AC$7,'Mod Schedule'!$AC$7,'Mod Schedule'!$AF$7,'Mod Schedule'!$AI$7,'Mod Schedule'!$AL$7,'Mod Schedule'!$AO$7,'Mod Schedule'!$AR$7,'Mod Schedule'!$AU$7,'Mod Schedule'!$AX$7 I need for the formula of the IF function to copy down so that it refers to F5, G5, H5, I5...etc.
I also need for the non-contiguous named range GrdMtx7 to refer to the same non-contiguous range shifted down one row intact for the COUNTA function to operate on the next row down, such that COUNTA is checking for blanks in the range:
I can't get got to work at all using OFFSET and would rather not create dozens or hundreds of named ranges incrementing one at a time - is there a way to achieve this, preferably with a formula, but vba if absolutely necessary.
I'm trying to write a 'ReImport' macro to copy data from one model into another. I'll call these models 'Master' and 'Split'. 'Master' contains about 50 departments' worth of financial data, and the 'Split' files contain a Division's (between 1 and 20 departments') worth of data. Structurally, the 'Split' files are just copies of the Master with the unneeded departments hidden. They are sent to various Divisions for completion, then the ReImport process takes data from the Split files and copies it back into the Master. Every Split File contains the full 50 departments from the Master, and it is only the 'Visible Row' distinction plus a 'ReImport key' that should determine what gets ReImported.
Each 'Split' range has a range name that controls what Departments are hidden or visible, but the range name is not contiguous. In other words, Division A might show Departments 1, 4-8 and 23. (Reordering the Depts is not an option.)
In a perfect world, I want to evaluate ONLY rows contained within the Division range name for the ReImport key. But the non-contiguous aspect of the named range is throwing me off. So in the above example, JUST Departments 1, 4-8 and 23.
My second-best solution would be to search through Departments 1-23, though that would be much slower...
