need to create a web app calculator - can Caspio do this?

[kenni11]

I am looking to create a web app in which approved users log in and select each of a series of values by clicking buttons or manually entering numbers. The app would then apply hidden mathematical equations to compute a final numeric value for the user. The app would need to work very much like what is seen here:

https://www.mdcalc.com/framingham-risk-score-hard-coronary-heart-disease

The app would have to be secure such that the formula would never be visible to users. Users will be limited to just selecting values and obtaining the computation.

Can Caspio support this type of functionality?

Thank you, K

 

 

[Vitalikssssss]

Hi @kenni11,

It is doable in Caspio.

You need to use a Submission Form type of Datapage along with Calculated value form element.

Here is a video which covers above features of Caspio:

 

[mruns]

I understand how calculation fields can be used in a submission form, however, what happens when "Submit" is selected? If the calculations occur without selecting this button, then why is it there or can it be hidden? What if you want your calculator to display calculated values without the user actually submitting any data?

[sandy159]

Hello @mruns,
If you want your calculator to display calculated values without the user actually submitting any data to the table, you will need to add Virtual Field to your Submission form. 
Just select the Virtual Field from the picker and then set Form element to Calculated Value. Please refer to the screenshot below.

Hope this helps!