I keep running into a circular reference error in Smartsheet while trying to automate project timelines. What is the best way to structure my data to avoid this?
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I keep running into a circular reference error in Smartsheet while trying to automate project timelines. What is the best way to structure my data to avoid this?
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Smartsheet official help circular reference formula dependencies project timeline predecessor columns automation best practices Google ↗
- Activate dependencies and use predecessors in grid and Gantt view · help.smartsheet.com
- Create and edit formulas in Smartsheet · help.smartsheet.com
- Project settings in grid and Gantt view · help.smartsheet.com
- I am getting an error in the predecessor column. · community.smartsheet.com