To convert Excel workbook formula calculations into web forms in just 15 mints, you can follow these steps.
What you will learn
Converting these Excel Workbooks to be Website based forms.
Use the new Website as a simple and easy form for calculations.
Students can sale the Websites to customers need these calculations.
Students can offer to transfer and convert any Excel Workbook similarly.
Why take this course?
To convert Excel workbook formula calculations into web forms, you can follow these steps:
1. Understand and Analyze the Excel Workbook
Identify Inputs: Determine which cells in your Excel workbook are input fields (where users enter data).
Identify Outputs: Identify which cells provide calculated results based on the inputs.
Extract Formulas: Note down the formulas used in the workbook that connect the inputs to the outputs.
2. Design the Web Form Layout
Create a Mockup: Sketch out the web form’s layout, including input fields, labels, and result areas.
Map Inputs to Form Elements: Determine the type of form elements (text boxes, dropdowns, checkboxes) that correspond to each Excel input.
3. Set Up the Web Environment
Choose a Framework/Platform: Decide whether to build the web form from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, or use a web development framework like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Set Up Your Development Environment: Install any necessary tools, libraries, or frameworks.
4. Create the HTML Form
Input Fields: Create HTML input fields corresponding to the inputs in the Excel sheet.
Labels: Add labels to explain each input.
Submit Button: Include a submit button to trigger the calculations.
5. Translate Excel Formulas to JavaScript
Write JavaScript Functions: Convert the Excel formulas into JavaScript functions. Ensure that these functions correctly handle input values and produce the desired outputs.
Event Handling: Use JavaScript to capture form submissions, process inputs, and display results dynamically.
6. Implement Data Validation
Front-end Validation: Use HTML and JavaScript to validate user inputs (e.g., ensuring numbers are entered where expected).
Error Messages: Provide user-friendly error messages for invalid inputs.
7. Test the Web Form
Compare Results: Test the web form by entering data and comparing the outputs to the original Excel workbook.
Cross-Browser Testing: Ensure that the form works correctly across different browsers.
8. Style the Web Form
Use CSS: Apply CSS to make the form visually appealing and user-friendly.
Responsive Design: Ensure the form is responsive and looks good on various screen sizes.
9. Deploy the Web Form
Choose a Hosting Platform: Deploy your web form to a web server or hosting platform.
Test Live Version: Perform final tests on the live version to ensure everything works as expected.
10. Maintain and Update
Monitor for Bugs: Regularly check for any issues or bugs that users might encounter.
Update as Needed: Make updates based on user feedback or changes to the underlying calculations.
This process will help you successfully translate an Excel workbook with formulas into a functional and user-friendly web form.