Excel：如何根据单元格值重复多个值 X 次，包括重复模式

Question

I'm new to this forum so apologies if I haven't posted this question correctly. Would really appreciate any help if possible. Thanks in advance. Data input in columns A - E and desired outcome in columns G - K (picture attached).

Codes I have tired to edit my self but can't quite get it to work:

• 'https://www.extendoffice.com/documents/excel/4054-excel-duplicate-rows-based-on-cell-value.html#a1

• Excel How To Repeat multiple values based on a Cell Value X Times

Going through the steps logically:

1. Each "Folder" value needs to be repeated down by the number ((Quantity *5)+1) - Desired outcome shown in Column H. There are 11 No. "A" followed by 16 No. "B".
2. The "Sub-folder" value is repeated down, offset (1,0), repeated down by 5, then the next sequential number starts being repeated down again by 5 and so on... carries on 1,2,3 etc. Desired outcome in Column I.
3. The "Document Type" value is repeated down, offset (2,0), repeated down by 4, then 1No. blank cell and repeat down by 4 again. Desired outcome in Column J.
4. The "Document Number" will always be 1, 2, or 3. the subsequent numbering should start offset (3,0), then 2No. blank cells, then sequential numbering again 1 - 3.

I am trying to create a document control system where the document names are identified before the project starts. The "Unique Document Number" includes a formula to give me the unique number. The reason for the gaps is I can conditional format the cells into colours to identify headings and sub-headings.

There could be 12 No. folders A - L and within them 6 sub-folders 001 - 006, making the list very long. Having recognised the pattern I feel this could be automated, but struggling.

Regards

Answer 1

In an effort to solve this without VBA You need a couple of helper columns:

P repetitions
P2 = E2
P3 = =IF(P2>1,P2-1,INDIRECT("E" & Q3))

Q row
Q2 = 2
Q3 = =IF(P2>1,Q2,Q2+1)

R First Sub Number Helper
R3 = 1
R4 = =IF(MOD(P4,5)>0,R3,R3+1)

Then to your table:

G1 = =H2&IF(I2<>"","-"&I2,"")&IF(J2<>"","-"&J2,"")&IF(K2<>"","-"&K2,"")
H1 = A2
H2 = =IF(P2>1,H2,INDIRECT("A" & Q3))
I3 = R3
I4 = =IF(P4>P3,"",R4)
J2 = =IF(OR(I2="",MOD(P2,5)=0),"",XLOOKUP(H2,A:A,C:C))
K1 = =IFS(OR(J2="",MOD(P2,5)>3),"",MOD(P2,5)=3,1,MOD(P2,5)=2,2,MOD(P2,5)=1,3)

Drag down all columns as appropriate.