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Converting an Excel Template to a PDF Form and Add SUMIF formula using JavaScript

Step 1: Create an Excel Template

The first step is to create an Excel template that will be used to generate the PDF form. This template should include all of the necessary fields and formatting for the form.

Step 2: Convert Excel Template to PDF Form

Once the Excel template is complete, it can be converted to a PDF form using a tool such as Adobe Acrobat Pro or an online converter. This will create a PDF form that includes all of the fields and formatting from the Excel template.

Step 3: Add SUMIF Formula Using JavaScript

To add a SUMIF formula to the PDF form, JavaScript can be used to manipulate the form fields. The JavaScript code can be added directly to the PDF form using Adobe Acrobat Pro or another PDF editor.

Here is an example of JavaScript code to add a SUMIF formula to a PDF form field:

var totalField = this.getField("total");

var field1 = this.getField("field1");

var field2 = this.getField("field2");

var field3 = this.getField("field3");

totalField.value = field1.value + field2.value + field3.value;

This code adds the values of three form fields (field1, field2, and field3) and displays the result in a separate field called totalField.

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