copy a specified name range

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I have an estimating program file with 30+ worksheets in which I need to be
able to specify a specific range name from four available, then paste the
data from a 5 column by 6 row range relating to that named range to a
different worksheet to calculate overheads, field supervision, AFDC and
profit using the specified range name (the four range names have different
values). I think an 'IF' statement would work but I do not know how to tell
it to choose the range and then paste it to the specific area on the 1st
worksheet and be able to overwrite that data if another range name is used.
I originally created this program in Lotus 1-2-3 using a macro.
 
Perhaps something like this ..

In the target sheet,

Assuming B2 will house the input of the range name,

Put in say, the formula bar for B4:
=IF($B$2="","",OFFSET(INDIRECT($B$2),ROW(A1)-1,COLUMN(A1)-1))

Array-enter the formula in B4 by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER,
instead of just pressing ENTER

Copy B4 across to F4, fill down to F9
to populate the range size (5C x 6R)

B4:F9 will return the required results* depending on the input in B2
*the contents of the named range

For a neater look, suppress display of extraneous zeros in the sheet
via clicking Tools > Options > View tab > Uncheck "Zero values" > OK
 
The data that prints out is 55% in all cells...

Is the calc mode accidentally set to Manual?
Check Tools > Options > Calculation tab

Pl post the actual formula you are using over there
 
The calc mode is set to automatic.
formula: (cell C16 is where BPOH choice is entered)
=IF($C$16="BPOH",BPOH,OFFSET(INDIRECT($C$16),ROW(A1)-1,COLUMN(A1)-1))
 
Glad you got it up there, Lori !
.. The drop down box for the range name selection is really neat.
Is it easy to create?
Click to expand...

Yes, it is, using data validation.

In the sample's instance,
I just select the cell for the droplist ie B2,
then click Data > Validation
Under Allow: choose "List"
Then input the 4 range names within "Source:", viz:
MyRange1,MyRange2,MyRange3,MyRange4
Click OK, and we're done

For more info, try Debra Dalgleish's marvellous coverage
on the steps for data validation (DV) at her:
http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal01.html

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