Performing Calculations

[cupajoemoe]

I would like to have a page that will let potential customers calculate the ROI for using my product. They would need to input data such as number of employees, overtime hours, etc. and then press a button to calculate the ROI. I can not figure out how to do this so any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

[Drwyd]

That would probably require scripting or programming knowledge.

[pauland]

Absolutely - programming required.

[cupajoemoe]

Thanks for the info. Does anyone know if there is a 3rd party tool that works with XWD7 that would allow me to do this. I'm game for trying my hand at programming.

[Drwyd]

I admire your enthusiasm

http://www.w3schools.com/js/default.asp
http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_forms.asp

Also look out for JavaScript snippets that can be modified to your requirements.

[pauland]

The tools are simple - you can get by with notepad and a XWD7 placeholder.

It's the knowledge that is going to be a little bit harder.

[scotgold]

I've also been trying to add a form/spreadsheet calculator to my website (http://www.scotgold.com/domed.htm) .
One solution has been to use a free spreadsheet utility from http://www.editgrid.com/
Although their formatting is good on fixed spreadsheets, the formatting is clumsy on the 'calculator' style widget where the user inserts data into fields.
I'm still searching for a better and free/affordable solution.
Chris

[gwpriester]

Welcome to TalkGraphics Chris

I suspect that the person who posted the original question is long gone but this looks like an excellent solution.