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OfficeOurs
6 - Interface Innovator
6 - Interface Innovator

Is there any substitute for INDIRECT in AirTable?

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OfficeOurs
6 - Interface Innovator
6 - Interface Innovator

The key is using an intemediate dynamic field. Say I want to refer to {A} if my dropdown says A and to {B} if my dropdown says B.

Switch({dropdown}, "A", {A}, "B", {B})

Then drop in the Dynamic (Switch) field wherever you need a dynamic value. 

 

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OfficeOurs
6 - Interface Innovator
6 - Interface Innovator

The key is using an intemediate dynamic field. Say I want to refer to {A} if my dropdown says A and to {B} if my dropdown says B.

Switch({dropdown}, "A", {A}, "B", {B})

Then drop in the Dynamic (Switch) field wherever you need a dynamic value.