How to calculate numeric fields from linked data in Lucidchart

Question

Hi!  I'm new to Lucidchart and am looking for a way to =SUM numerical values within particular flowchart fields.  I would also like for the calculations to automatically change as fields are updated.  I looked into Importing Data from csv (where calculations are already made) but it doesn't meet the visual aspects that my company prefers.  I also looked into Smart Containers to see if that would be a solution but honestly am confused by how the basics of those work.  Is there a way to do these tasks and if so is there a basic tutorial on how to do so?  Thanks!

Sami H · Accepted Answer

Hello JessicaThanks for posting in the Community! It is possible to put formulas into shapes using conditional formatting! Although it won't be exactly like Excel formatting there is a way to track progress with formulas smart containers and dynamic shapes. Here is an article that goes more into depth about conditional formatting and icon sets and here is an article that discusses how to use those formulas. Please let me know if this is not what you're looking for or if you need more help with any of this and I'd be happy to assist!

Jessica T · Answer

Thank you!  I'll check out conditional formatting and see if I can get it to work!

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