Which information is *not* preserved when importing files into Smartsheet?

When importing files into Smartsheet, formulas from the source file are not preserved. This means that while the raw data can be imported and displayed in Smartsheet, any calculations or functions that were defined in other applications (such as Excel) will not transfer over in their original format. Instead, the data will represent the results of those formulas as static values.

This behavior is important to understand, especially for users who rely on dynamic calculations to manage project data. While imported data types, formatting, and comments might transfer appropriately, users need to re-create any complex formulas within Smartsheet after the import. Knowing this allows project managers to plan accordingly and ensure that necessary calculations are established in Smartsheet after transitioning their data from other programs.