Is there a way to add a calculator into a form

[chris]

I know you can add dim's together and parameters, but it would be nice to be able to add a simple calculator to a form, so you can do some math without having to download a program to keep the Microsoft calculator on top.

[Gabriel_Watson]

That's probably something for external API to show up under a form.

Meanwhile, here are some ideas to vote for...
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/calculator-ui-in-measure-tool/idi-p/10402196
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/calculator-amp-design-reports/idi-p/6443931
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/multi-measures-and-calculator-tool/idi-p/5124776
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/add-caculator-to-the-measure-command/idi-p/7869024
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/equation-assistant/idi-p/7721959

[talha.tufan523TD · Accepted solution]

I knew one day someone other than me would need this. I'm currently working on it, not clear yet, but if you can reach out, I can help guide you. I'm developing an API in C#. What you see below is nothing more than a dockable window. If you have any questions, you can contact me through the provided link. I would be glad if we could develop it together. In addition, this is not just a calculator; I am also adding some functions such as managing user forms, renaming files, file explorer integration, chromium integration, pushing parameters, and changing all iProperties. I'm sure it will be great once I find the time to finish it; I just need a little motivation.😅Regards.

[talha.tufan523TD]

I also wanted to add a video as an example, for reference.

[lizaarries]

Yes, you can add a calculator inside a form using simple JavaScript or by embedding a small calculation script that updates fields automatically when users enter values. This is useful for things like pricing or value estimates. For example, tools like https://goldcalculatorr.com/ show how weight, purity, and market price can be calculated instantly, which is a similar concept many forms use.

[SMillsYS3X2]

A lot of people use multiple monitors with CAD programs for such things. Not just a calculator, but any thing you need to research on one screen while keeping your main screen on your CAD program. Or you can also use Window Key + tab to switch between different windows easily.

[adamfolukes]

Yes, many form builders support calculators through built-in calculation fields, formulas, or custom scripts. You can automatically total prices, estimate costs, calculate percentages, or perform other math based on user input. If your platform lacks this feature, embedding a JavaScript calculator or using third-party integrations is often an effective solution.

[oliverliam56h]

Hy Guys,
If the form needs to perform calculations, you can either use JavaScript directly or embed an existing calculator with an iframe or custom code. I’ve found it useful to reference ready-made tools instead of building everything from scratch. For anyone looking, offers unicalculator  across academics, finance, health, conversions, and more that can fit different form-related needs naturally.

[adamfolukes]

Sí, puedes agregar una calculadora dentro de un formulario mediante scripts, campos calculados o complementos especializados. Esto facilita cálculos automáticos y mejora la experiencia del usuario. Si además necesitas estimar conceptos laborales como compensación por despido, Calculadora de Finiquito ofrece recursos útiles para comprender estos cálculos y completar formularios con mayor precisión y confianza.