XLOOKUP multiple items from one column, returning CHOOSECOLS

[Vcoppens]

Hi,

From about 30000 rows and 50 columns, I need to extract data based on multiple numbers from one particular column, called TYPE.

There are about 20 different types, and I only need to extract types 1 - 3 - 5 and 7.

My formula works perfectly well when I look up, for example, number 1.

=xlookup(A1,F:F,choosecols(A:BD,1,5,2,20,27,17,21,34,19)

However, when I lookup the array with TYPE numbers from 1 through 7, I get a #SPILL! error.

Lookup the array of numbers in column F.

1

3

5

7

The result would return a compacted table:

Number	Name	Amount	Original Amount	Date	Percentage

If anyone has a suggestion, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you!

 

[etaf]

Spill usually means there is data already in the cells the array is trying to write to

What version of excel are you using - would be worth updating your profile to show version as solutions will be dependant on what version you have and therefore what functions available

A SMALL sample spreadsheet, around 10-20 rows, would help a lot here, with all sensitive data removed, and expected results mocked up and manually entered, with a few notes of explanation.

This will possibly enable a quicker and more accurate solution for you.

MrExcel has a tool called “XL2BB” that lets you post samples of your data and will allow us to copy/paste your sample data into our Excel spreadsheets, saving a lot of time.

XL2BB - Excel Range to BBCode

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You can also test to see if it works ok, in the "Test Here" forum.

Test Here

Use this forum to test your signature, learn bbcode, smilies, XL2BB, etc. Threads in this forum are automatically deleted after no replies for seven (7) days

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OR if you cannot get XL2BB to work, or have restrictions on your PC

then put the sample spreadsheet onto a share

I only tend to goto OneDrive, Dropbox or google docs , as I'm never certain of other random share sites and possible virus.
Please make sure you have a representative data sample and also that the data has been desensitised, remember this site is open to anyone with internet access to see - so any sensitive / personal data should be removed

Make sure you set any share or google to share to everyone

 

[Fluff]

What version of Excel are you using?

I suggest that you update your Account details (or click your user name at the top right of the forum) so helpers always know what Excel version(s) & platform(s) you are using as the best solution often varies by version. (Don’t forget to scroll down & ‘Save’)

Xlookup will only return an array in one direction, so if you try to lookup A1:A4 you will only get the values from col A

 

[Alex Blakenburg]

Do you mean something like this:

=FILTER(CHOOSECOLS(A:BD,1,5,2,20,27,17,21,34,19)),ISNUMBER(MATCH(F:F,{1,3,5,7},0)),"")

 

[kvsrinivasamurthy]

Book2
	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M	N	O	P	Q	R	S	T	U	V	W
1	Hdr1	Hdr2	Hdr5	TYPE	Hdr7	Hdr8	Hdr9	Hdr10	Hdr11	Hdr12				Hdr1	Hdr2	Hdr5	TYPE	Hdr7	Hdr8	Hdr9	Hdr10	Hdr11	Hdr12
2	a1	b1	e1	1	g1	h1	i1	j1	k1	l1		h1		a1	b1	e1	1	g1	h1	i1	j1	k1	l1
3	a2	b2	e2	6	g2	h2	i2	j2	k2	l2				a4	b4	e4	3	g4	h1	i4	j4	k4	l4
4	a3	b3	e3	2	g3	h3	i3	j3	k3	l3		1		a6	b6	e6	5	g6	h1	i6	j6	k6	l6
5	a4	b4	e4	3	g4	h1	i4	j4	k4	l4		5		a10	b10	e10	7	g10	h1	i10	j10	k10	l10
6	a5	b5	e5	9	g5	h1	i5	j5	k5	l5		3		a12	b12	e12	3	g12	h1	i12	j12	k12	l12
7	a6	b6	e6	5	g6	h1	i6	j6	k6	l6		7
8	a7	b7	e7	5	g7	h7	i7	j7	k7	l7
9	a8	b8	e8	7	g8	h8	i8	j8	k8	l8
10	a9	b9	e9	8	g9	h1	i9	j9	k9	l9
11	a10	b10	e10	7	g10	h1	i10	j10	k10	l10
12	a11	b11	e11	1	g11	h11	i11	j11	k11	l11
13	a12	b12	e12	3	g12	h1	i12	j12	k12	l12
14	a13	b13	e13	5	g13	h13	i13	j13	k13	l13
15
16	N1	=A1:J1
17	N2	=FILTER(A2:J14,(F2:F14=L2)*(COUNTIF(L4:L7,D2:D14)>0))
Sheet1

 

[Vcoppens]

Spill usually means there is data already in the cells the array is trying to write to

What version of excel are you using - would be worth updating your profile to show version as solutions will be dependant on what version you have and therefore what functions available

A SMALL sample spreadsheet, around 10-20 rows, would help a lot here, with all sensitive data removed, and expected results mocked up and manually entered, with a few notes of explanation.

This will possibly enable a quicker and more accurate solution for you.

MrExcel has a tool called “XL2BB” that lets you post samples of your data and will allow us to copy/paste your sample data into our Excel spreadsheets, saving a lot of time.

XL2BB - Excel Range to BBCode

Excel 'mini-sheet' in messages - XL2BB Although experts prefer to read your description and question instead of working in your actual file to solve your problem, there are times that it is difficult to explain an issue without providing actual...

www.mrexcel.com

You can also test to see if it works ok, in the "Test Here" forum.

Test Here

Use this forum to test your signature, learn bbcode, smilies, XL2BB, etc. Threads in this forum are automatically deleted after no replies for seven (7) days

www.mrexcel.com

OR if you cannot get XL2BB to work, or have restrictions on your PC

then put the sample spreadsheet onto a share

I only tend to goto OneDrive, Dropbox or google docs , as I'm never certain of other random share sites and possible virus.
Please make sure you have a representative data sample and also that the data has been desensitised, remember this site is open to anyone with internet access to see - so any sensitive / personal data should be removed

Make sure you set any share or google to share to everyone

Thank you for the steps on create the XL2BB addin. I have been trying for a few hours to make this work but it states that I cannot open the file in the protected view. I have teh suggestion from Mr. Pelleiter without success. I have created a simplified sheet showing the raw data, the 2 different formulas and their result and the desired result.

 

[Vcoppens]

What version of Excel are you using?

I suggest that you update your Account details (or click your user name at the top right of the forum) so helpers always know what Excel version(s) & platform(s) you are using as the best solution often varies by version. (Don’t forget to scroll down & ‘Save’)

Xlookup will only return an array in one direction, so if you try to lookup A1:A4 you will only get the values from col A

Thank you for the suggestion - I have updated my Excel version.
You are correct, looking up A1:A4 only provides the information from col A instead of the requested columns.

 

[Vcoppens]

Do you mean something like this:

=FILTER(CHOOSECOLS(A:BD,1,5,2,20,27,17,21,34,19)),ISNUMBER(MATCH(F:F,{1,3,5,7},0)),"")

Thank you - I tried to implement this formula, but it states that I have entered too few arguments. Generally, it indicates where the issue might be. I have attached a simplified picture to my post as I am unable to download xl2bb. I am not sure if that would help you. I think you might be on the right direction.

 

[Vcoppens]

Book2
	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M	N	O	P	Q	R	S	T	U	V	W
1	Hdr1	Hdr2	Hdr5	TYPE	Hdr7	Hdr8	Hdr9	Hdr10	Hdr11	Hdr12				Hdr1	Hdr2	Hdr5	TYPE	Hdr7	Hdr8	Hdr9	Hdr10	Hdr11	Hdr12
2	a1	b1	e1	1	g1	h1	i1	j1	k1	l1		h1		a1	b1	e1	1	g1	h1	i1	j1	k1	l1
3	a2	b2	e2	6	g2	h2	i2	j2	k2	l2				a4	b4	e4	3	g4	h1	i4	j4	k4	l4
4	a3	b3	e3	2	g3	h3	i3	j3	k3	l3		1		a6	b6	e6	5	g6	h1	i6	j6	k6	l6
5	a4	b4	e4	3	g4	h1	i4	j4	k4	l4		5		a10	b10	e10	7	g10	h1	i10	j10	k10	l10
6	a5	b5	e5	9	g5	h1	i5	j5	k5	l5		3		a12	b12	e12	3	g12	h1	i12	j12	k12	l12
7	a6	b6	e6	5	g6	h1	i6	j6	k6	l6		7
8	a7	b7	e7	5	g7	h7	i7	j7	k7	l7
9	a8	b8	e8	7	g8	h8	i8	j8	k8	l8
10	a9	b9	e9	8	g9	h1	i9	j9	k9	l9
11	a10	b10	e10	7	g10	h1	i10	j10	k10	l10
12	a11	b11	e11	1	g11	h11	i11	j11	k11	l11
13	a12	b12	e12	3	g12	h1	i12	j12	k12	l12
14	a13	b13	e13	5	g13	h13	i13	j13	k13	l13
15
16	N1	=A1:J1
17	N2	=FILTER(A2:J14,(F2:F14=L2)*(COUNTIF(L4:L7,D2:D14)>0))
Sheet1

Thank you for the formula, this seems to works but I have about 50 columns and would only need about 8 of these columns ....

 

[Fluff]

it states that I cannot open the file in the protected view

Have a look here XL2BB Icons greyed out