https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-field-maps-ideas/a-fieldmaps-form-builder-element-that-computes-an/idi-p/1195183 <P>Form elements come in different input types. I am proposing a basic form element that allows the user to input a mathematical expression to be calculated. Just like a cell entry in Excel can evaluate a function that include numbers and variables (i.e cell C4 =B4^2*3.14) but the displayed value of C4 is the evaluated expression (if&nbsp; B4=2&nbsp; then C4 = 12.56).&nbsp;</P><P>In a FieldMaps example, the Smart Form 'basic element' would allow the user to select a single entry box in their Smart Form, type an expression of numbers and other variables, and return a single value to that field.</P><P>So&nbsp; "(4x5) + (6*7/2) + (5^2) - fail" entered into the field returns "50" if 'fail' = 16.</P><P>I am inspecting recently constructed sidewalk/ADA ramp improvements. Different parts of the improvements are paid for by area and are bid out separately so individual sidewalk panels must be measured and associated with a specific bit item. However, area measurements first require a length and width measurement.&nbsp;I have to make a lot of measurements so being able to enter the measurements directly into a field associated with a bid item and have them be calculated directly would really allow me to move quickly and record area measurements efficiently.&nbsp;</P><P>Maybe there's an easier way to incorporate some kind of simple calculator into these SmartForms but I am open to suggestions and comments.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:31:13 GMT Christman 2022-07-23T00:31:13Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-field-maps-ideas/a-fieldmaps-form-builder-element-that-computes-an/idi-p/1195183 <P>Form elements come in different input types. I am proposing a basic form element that allows the user to input a mathematical expression to be calculated. Just like a cell entry in Excel can evaluate a function that include numbers and variables (i.e cell C4 =B4^2*3.14) but the displayed value of C4 is the evaluated expression (if&nbsp; B4=2&nbsp; then C4 = 12.56).&nbsp;</P><P>In a FieldMaps example, the Smart Form 'basic element' would allow the user to select a single entry box in their Smart Form, type an expression of numbers and other variables, and return a single value to that field.</P><P>So&nbsp; "(4x5) + (6*7/2) + (5^2) - fail" entered into the field returns "50" if 'fail' = 16.</P><P>I am inspecting recently constructed sidewalk/ADA ramp improvements. Different parts of the improvements are paid for by area and are bid out separately so individual sidewalk panels must be measured and associated with a specific bit item. However, area measurements first require a length and width measurement.&nbsp;I have to make a lot of measurements so being able to enter the measurements directly into a field associated with a bid item and have them be calculated directly would really allow me to move quickly and record area measurements efficiently.&nbsp;</P><P>Maybe there's an easier way to incorporate some kind of simple calculator into these SmartForms but I am open to suggestions and comments.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:31:13 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-field-maps-ideas/a-fieldmaps-form-builder-element-that-computes-an/idi-p/1195183 Christman 2022-07-23T00:31:13Z