Hey, you can achieve that with our app. Here’s a video: https://www.loom.com/share/Leads-14-September-2023-3512731cc4d845b48af40cea554cc9cf
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Hello @garfield-labs,
A little help from here. 
The link you posted is the wrong link. Only users in your account can use that link. If your app is in the marketplace, copy and paste it’s url here. Alternatively, use can use the Share link from your developer account.
Here’s the fixed link : monday.com: Where Teams Get Work Done
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Hi there - is there any update on this? I want do be able to do a simple condition using two formula columns and a numbers column… formula column 2 : NUMBERS COLUMN - FORMULA COLUMN 1. automation: if formula column 2 does not = 0, notify the person who created that item.
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This feature is a MUST! We shouldn’t have to resort to apps like General Caster for this feature. Please prioritize and add it to the roadmap!
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Hello Wonderful Monday Community!
First and foremost, we’ve been keenly following the discussions here and have noted the overwhelming requests for a specific feature that monday.com doesn’t natively offer. We listened, we acted, and today, we’re beyond excited to share some news with you all!
Announcing for the First Time - The CarbonToolbelt!
One of the standout features of CarbonToolbelt is its ability to use formulas and automatically cast them to columns within an automation. Imagine the convenience of using complex formulas right within your automations, and the results automatically appearing in the desired columns, without any additional steps. We’ve taken the magic of monday.com and given it an extra sprinkle of efficiency!
Deep Dive into the Feature:
- Seamless Integration: CarbonToolbelt integrates effortlessly with your existing Monday boards.
- Advanced Formulas: Go beyond the basic calculations. Whether you need mathematical operations, text manipulations, or even date calculations, we’ve got you covered.
- Auto-casting: No more manual transfers. Once your formula is set within an automation, the result will be automatically cast to your desired column.
Ready to Try?
Dive right into the CarbonToolbelt experience with our Download Link. Get a hands-on experience of the seamless formula integration and auto-casting functionality.
Want a Closer Look?
We understand that a new tool can bring up questions, and we’re here to walk you through it! Book a Demo Meeting with our experts, and let us guide you through the numerous capabilities of CarbonToolbelt.
Why CarbonToolbelt?
While this announcement shines a spotlight on the much-requested formula feature, CarbonToolbelt is packed with many other integrations that amplify the power of monday.com. It’s designed to fill gaps, enhance your workflow, and make your Monday experience smoother than ever!
To everyone who voiced their need for this feature: Thank you! Your feedback drives innovation, and CarbonToolbelt is a testament to this wonderful community’s collaborative spirit.
Here’s to making monday.com even more powerful! Can’t wait for you all to try CarbonToolbelt and share your feedback.
Cheers and happy automating!
Warm Regards, The CarbonWeb Team
We need automations to recognize formulas!
I’m a process developer for my company and I have spent the last 11 months trying to become the resident “expert” in Monday.com here. With that being said, any time I introduce a software to my processes my goal is to make the software work for us, not the other way around.
We are a manufacturing/construction company and our world revolves around the “Need on site” date. We then use formulas to work backwards to give us our material order by date, when to start fabrication, etc.
I have rebuilt our current excel tool into Monday.com using the formula columns and it works great. The only down side is that even though I format my formulas as dates, Monday doesn’t recognize them as dates and automations don’t work. Yes, I could input date columns into the board but then my co-workers will have to enter all of the dates manually which is inefficient and dates aren’t dynamic. With around 15 projects going on, each having a board like the one I mentioned, there is a high risk of dates being missed without an alert system (automations).
There are many other application for this to be helpful beyond dates. I hope there are other power users who have the same pain that can help make this a high priority.
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Hi Everyone, after looking into different ways to go about including formula columns in automation recipes, this feature is now on our long term roadmap.
While we are planning on adding this ability to automation recipes, we do not yet have a release dat. Our team understands the importance of this feature, so I will make sure to update it as soon as i know more information about the release date.
Thanks for sharing all the insights and being part of our journey as we add formula columns to automation recipes.
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Thank you - I have been reading tons on General Caster being able to automate formula columns but you’re the 1st person to explain it can REPLACE formula columns, not work with them. I thought I was going crazy. Thanks again!
How is this not implemented… 4 years… might as well churn
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Hi Kyle, we’ve got a solution for you. If you use an app that can perform the operation/formula you need and output that to a column that can be used by monday automations, then you will achieve your desired results.
Try Formula in Automation Recipes by Formula Lookout and use your desired recipes
Hi there - I also need the automation as soon as possible. Still waiting…
Really need this automation ability as well as on Mirrored Collumns.
@Julietteb It was added to the “LONG TERM ROADMAP” 4 years ago and still nothing has happened, do you have a date for 2024?
With this amount of votes and responses I am shocked this hasn’t been fixed!
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this was to be included in the Q1 update of 2023. still not done1 come on guys. cannot be THAT difficult to implement!
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Yeah, and here we are almost 2 YEARS! since my original post, and still no reply from monday.com… they REALLY need to improve their communication on this forum!!!
Including formula columns in automation recipe is on the roadmap for 2024! Our automations teams has added the ability to include formula columns in automation recipe to it upcoming developments plan and are aiming to begin releasing the capabilities towards the middle of the year, but are not yet able to commit to an exact date.
I will provide an update when the timeline is finalized, so make sure you have your notifications turned on for this post.
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I’m looking for something similar, I have a number column, if it is negative I want it to trigger a status to set as “over” if it’s positive I want it to trigger it as “under.” Anyone know a way to do this?
Correction the first column is a formula column. Any ideas?
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For those exploring this thread hoping to find a way to implement formulas in automation and are tired of waiting, look no further. (No, this isn’t native monday, but it’s as close as can be!)
CarbonToolbelt provides this exact functionality, albeit slightly different than monday’s native formula column.
You’re able to trigger formulas based on actions, perform the calculation, and then store the result in your desired column. This means you’re now able to mirror this data and use it deeper in your workflow.
Aside from formula capabilities, the toolbelt has 20+ other automation recipes that’ll unlock thousands of possibilities within your monday workflows.
Some notable capabilities:
Date Changes - Push dates forward while keeping set times intact
Formulas & Calculations - Break free from formula column limitations. Store calculated values anywhere.
Item Updates - Copy-paste updates, move items, and create custom checklists
Required Columns - Check for required column values and establish clear SOPs
Manipulate Columns - Automatically copy, change, and update columns and mirrored columns.
Assign People - Assign a person or team intuitively with automation triggers
Check out our support playlist for walkthroughs:
Merci Juliette.