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Making a list from a matrix... in numbers

Hi all,


I run into this problem quite a few times now when working with a matrix. I use matrix a lot as it is a good way to capture data. It is also quick and easy. However, there are times when I need to create a list from this matrix. So, below you will see my Matrix which shows in column A a list of standard hazards (one per row. the remaining columns show different machine types (e.g. Application Tower). The intersection uses H, M, or L, (High, Medium, Low) to signify the levels of risk in the case. Most of the matrices that I build either use 'Y' or 'X'.



So, from this matrix I want to extract a list as follows (for each machine type in turn)... The List table that I would like to produce is shown below.


Here, I want to list out the hazards and associated risk that relate to a specific 'machine type' (in this case, Application Tower). I would like to convert the entire matrix content as a long list.


I would be extremely grateful for any suggestions on how best to do this.


Thank you in advance.


Perry


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 8, 2022 4:34 AM

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Posted on Jun 8, 2022 5:21 AM

Try this

Create a new table for all Units, and give them the correct names.

All tables have the same number of rows as the main table


Column A & B pull the information from main table



Column C will check the content of the corresponding column in main table

IF(All Data::C2="","-",All Data::C2)

If the cell is empty it will write - and if there is text in the cell it will take this text



Copy all 3 formulas down to the end of the table.


Now you just need a filter that is checking that the text in column C is not -



Based on your region the , or the ; will be used to separate the different sections of a formula.


Hope this will solve your question, please let me know if something in unclear.


Ralf

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Jun 8, 2022 5:21 AM in response to PASEL

Try this

Create a new table for all Units, and give them the correct names.

All tables have the same number of rows as the main table


Column A & B pull the information from main table



Column C will check the content of the corresponding column in main table

IF(All Data::C2="","-",All Data::C2)

If the cell is empty it will write - and if there is text in the cell it will take this text



Copy all 3 formulas down to the end of the table.


Now you just need a filter that is checking that the text in column C is not -



Based on your region the , or the ; will be used to separate the different sections of a formula.


Hope this will solve your question, please let me know if something in unclear.


Ralf

Making a list from a matrix... in numbers

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