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GETPIVOTDATA vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL vs DMAX

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

GETPIVOTDATA

Database

GETPIVOTDATA belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date & Time

NETWORKDAYS.INTL belongs to the Date & Time category. Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.

DMAX

Database

DMAX belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

GETPIVOTDATA

Retrieval

GETPIVOTDATA performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Calculation

NETWORKDAYS.INTL performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

DMAX

Calculation

DMAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

Data Analysts

GETPIVOTDATA is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Business Managers

GETPIVOTDATA is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Business Managers

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

Project Managers

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.

DMAX

Data Analysts

DMAX is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

Data Analysis

GETPIVOTDATA is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date Calculations

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is used for Date Calculations. Functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.

DMAX

Data Analysis

DMAX is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

PivotTable Data Extraction

GETPIVOTDATA is known for PivotTable Data Extraction.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Custom Weekend Calculations

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is known for Custom Weekend Calculations.

DMAX

Database Max Value

DMAX is known for Database Max Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

Excel 2002

GETPIVOTDATA was created in Excel 2002. Functions that debuted in Excel 2002 version Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Excel 2010

NETWORKDAYS.INTL was created in Excel 2010. Functions that were new in Excel 2010 version Click to see all.

DMAX

Excel 95

DMAX was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

Created for PivotTable automation

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Supports Various International Calendar Systems

DMAX

Originally part of Lotus 1-2-3 compatibility
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

The function that makes pivot tables less pivoty

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Makes Workaholics Question Weekends

DMAX

The maximalist's pride and joy

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

For all*

Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

GETPIVOTDATA

Range

GETPIVOTDATA accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values

DMAX

Number

DMAX accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

DMAX accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

DMAX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

GETPIVOTDATA

Excel 2019

GETPIVOTDATA is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

GETPIVOTDATA is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Excel 2010

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version

DMAX

Excel 2019

DMAX is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 97

DMAX is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

GETPIVOTDATA

2

GETPIVOTDATA needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

2

NETWORKDAYS.INTL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DMAX

3

DMAX needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

GETPIVOTDATA

Range

GETPIVOTDATA accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Text

GETPIVOTDATA accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Number

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

DMAX

Range

DMAX accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Text

DMAX accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Criteria

DMAX accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

Precise Data Retrieval

Automation Friendly

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Flexible Weekend Definition

Holiday Support

Excel functions with holiday support capability allow seamless handling of dates and calendar calculations

DMAX

Efficient With Large Datasets

Reliable Results

Excellent For Database Analysis

Flexible Criteria
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

Complex Syntax

PivotTable Dependency

Functions that only work in conjunction with PivotTables Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Complex Parameter Setup

Regional Limitations

DMAX

Complex Syntax

Database Structure Dependent

Limited To Database Ranges

Functions that only work with database-style ranges, limiting data structure options Click to see all.