How To Perform Math Calculations in Forms and Surveys with Tekmatix

Introduction

Tekmatix has introduced an exciting new feature that allows users to perform real-time math calculations within forms and surveys. This powerful tool is ideal for scoring, budgeting, or any other situation where you need to calculate data based on user inputs. By incorporating custom fields and a calculator, this feature enhances the flexibility and usability of your forms and surveys.

Why Is This Important?

• Get instant results based on inputs, providing immediate feedback to users.

• Automate scoring, budgeting, and other calculations within your forms and surveys, saving you time and manual effort.

• Use calculated scores to trigger actions like redirecting users, showing or hiding fields, or disqualifying entries.

• Offering dynamic calculations within forms improves user experience and adds a professional layer to your surveys or data collection processes.

Supported Fields for Calculations

• Numerical Fields: Perfect for calculations involving numbers like scoring or quantities.

• Monetary Fields: Ideal for budgeting, pricing, or financial calculations.

How to Use Math Calculations in Tekmatix Forms/Surveys

Step 1: Adding a Custom Field for Scores

1. Navigate to the Form or Survey Builder inside your Tekmatix dashboard.

2. Drag and drop the "Score" field from the Quick Add section into your form or survey.

   • This custom field allows you to calculate a score or total based on user inputs in numerical or monetary fields.

Step 2: Setting Up Calculation Logic

1. Identify which numerical or monetary fields in your form will be used in the calculation.

2. Set up the logic for the calculation, specifying how values from these fields should be combined (e.g., adding, multiplying).

   • Example: You can add up different scores or monetary values based on user selections or inputs.

Step 3: Previewing Real-Time Calculations

1. After configuring the calculations, use Preview Mode to test the form.

2. As users enter data, the scores or calculated values will update in real-time, giving an immediate result.

Step 4: Using Calculated Scores in Conditional Logic

1. You can create rules that trigger actions based on the calculated scores, such as:

   • Redirecting users to a URL based on their score.

   • Disqualifying responses if certain criteria are not met.

   • Showing or Hiding Fields based on the user’s inputs and the calculated score.

Reminder!

• This feature supports using scores in conditional logic, making forms and surveys more responsive and interactive.

• Calculations are performed in real-time, enhancing the user experience by providing instant results.

Conclusion

Tekmatix’s new Math Calculations in Forms/Surveys feature opens up a world of possibilities for scoring, budgeting, and more. By adding calculation logic to your forms and surveys, you can automate complex processes, improve efficiency, and enhance user satisfaction with real-time results.