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title: "Creating a new calculator"
url: "https://docs.leaddoubler.com/en/article/creating-a-new-calculator"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2024-08-29T12:21:31.347Z"
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# Creating a new calculator

Instructions on what steps to take to create a new calculator.

The process of creating a calculator can vary depending on whether you already have a calculator or not.

If you already have a calculator, a new one can be created by clicking the large **"NEW CALCULATOR"** button on the dashboard:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/9c223431-626a-46b2-9cda-24feafc6404b)

Next, you'll be asked to choose whether you want to select a template from our [template library](https://docs.leaddoubler.com/article/creating-a-new-calculator#creating-a-calculator-from-template-library) or use our [builder tool](https://docs.leaddoubler.com/article/creating-a-new-calculator#creating-a-calculator-using-the-builder-tool). The builder tool guides you through building a calculator based on an existing spreadsheet:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/51581e18-bf6b-48d2-af6a-c680c863a595)

If you haven't created a calculator yet, then after logging in click on the **"Create your own LeadDoubler"** button:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/4ecffdc6-d11d-4dd7-9802-bff36368408f)

After clicking on the button you will see the following page:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/326c13c4-75aa-447f-bba2-70d94e949908)

This page is identical to the one you'd see when creating a calculator from a spreadsheet instead of a template. You can still access the [template library](https://docs.leaddoubler.com/article/creating-a-new-calculator#creating-a-calculator-from-template-library) from this page by clicking here:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/3a87ee86-5a40-49a8-ad80-100032e4d0ca)

## Creating a Calculator from Template Library

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![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/6bdd08d0-e324-4d1a-8d73-d7252b87ea80)

## Step 1

Search for the template or click on the template you wish to create:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/884402d4-8c0a-4c4c-a0b0-0b04b68fe1c3)

You'll then be directed to a page that provides more information about the selected template. If there are different versions of the template, these will appear as "Variants":

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/fdae90b2-e7b6-45ad-a547-066f370bb435)

## Step 2

Once you've found the template you want to use, click "Choose" on the right side of the template page:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/83f71fa5-a4fb-4988-973e-a0d48b8c39a3)

Afterward, you'll be taken to our editor where you can make [changes to the calculator](https://docs.leaddoubler.com/article/calculator-editor-overview).

## Creating a Calculator using the Builder Tool

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## Step 1

Begin by selecting the desired calculator layout:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/38060535-8627-4d51-8dda-7d22e78ce054)

**Note**: If you select "Show result next to input," skip to [Step 3](https://docs.leaddoubler.com/en/article/creating-a-new-calculator#step-3)

## Step 2

Select the information that the calculator should ask for, then click the "Next" button:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/c0be5577-1bcd-42cc-8a2e-8e6e9de21d3f)

## Step 3

Click the "I have a spreadsheet ready to be converted" button, which will guide you to our build flow:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/59db20b6-ec86-4b35-a6ac-c2741a9ec04d)

## Step 4

Drag and drop your spreadsheet into the box as shown below, or click the **"browse your files"** button to find your spreadsheet:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/06835958-6d86-4e82-b3c5-f3a1004a87c8)

## Step 5

Click the **"Add user input"** button to start selecting the fields to be used for the calculator, then click all the fields that you want to include:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/6b75d78b-f349-4421-9ce7-061ed44b0b78)

Once you have selected the fields, the edge around the field will turn either green or blue:

**🟩 Input fields:** The information we need to ask the user taking the calculator in order to calculate the price   
​**🟦 Output fields:** The values of our calculations that we need to show the user (price, VAT, and etc.).

The tool automatically determines the type of field based on whether there is a formula in the field or not. If you wish to change the name of a field, you can do so by expanding the menu to the right and editing the text for the field:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/e869ddae-4fe7-45a1-b9ae-f19d0a4af3ab)

## Step 6

After selecting all the fields you want to include in the calculator, click the **"Build my calculator"** button, which will then create the calculator:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/4029a387-af14-463d-b3c5-aee16a671f32)

## Step 7

Once the calculator is created, you'll see the following display with three buttons:

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/7e074fa4-5129-4a5d-b1bd-2cf5be3db244)

**Add to my website:**

Clicking here making it possible to add the calculator to your website, click the style you want, and follow the instructions on the page.

**Use as standalone with URL:**

This button opens your calculator in a new window, making it possible to copy the direct URL for the calculator.

**I need help:**

This button redirect you to our help booking system where you can book a short meeting with one of team members to help you with any questions you might have.