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FormulaMapper

FormulaMapper · Desktop Excel add-in

Follow the number.
Find the logic.

For the spreadsheet you inherited. See what drives a result, trace it back to the inputs, and leave a clearer path for the next reviewer.

30-day trial · ₹799/month + GST · Two computers

FORMULA / UNDER THE SURFACEIllustrative concept
E4= E2 − E3

Gross profit₹15,000.00

E2

Revenue₹24,000

B2 × B3
E3

Cost₹9,000

B2 × B4
B2 120 unitsB3 ₹200 / unitB4 ₹75 cost / unit

A result becomes easier to read
when you can see what feeds it.

The Windows trial preview is available. Manual setup for fresh profiles. Paid activation is not open yet.

Release details ↗

LOOK THROUGH THE RESULT

Change an input.
Follow the effect.

Try a small sales model. Edit the three inputs, then select a cell to see what feeds it and what changes downstream.

SAMPLE MODEL / UNIT ECONOMICSIllustrative concept · not the add-in
Selected cellFeeds selectionDepends on selection

E4 Gross profit

=E2-E3

Subtract cost (₹9,000.00) from revenue (₹24,000.00). This leaves gross profit of ₹15,000.00 before other expenses.

Direct inputs: E2, E3
Direct dependents: E5

Fixed sample formulas · no workbook upload · no trial activation

INSIDE THE ADD-IN

From one formula
to the whole picture.

Understand the logic, find the places to inspect, and leave a useful review trail—all from your Excel workbook.

01 / EXPLAIN

Read a formula
without losing the thread.

A precedent tree connects a result to its source cells. Formula explanations and dependent tracing are designed to make both the logic and the impact of a change easier to inspect.

  • Precedent and dependent trees
  • Formula fragments with cell references
  • Plain-English formula explanation
Illustrative feature view
E4Gross profitRevenue minus cost
E2 = B2 × B3RevenueUnits × selling price
E3 = B2 × B4CostUnits × unit cost

Start at the output. Work back to the assumption.

02 / UNDERSTAND & CHECK

See where to
look more closely.

A workbook map reveals sheet relationships. A risk dashboard brings hardcodes, inconsistent formulas and broken references into one place for review.

  • Workbook structure and sheet maps
  • Hardcode and inconsistency checks
  • Input stress tests and model-quality checks
Illustrative sheet relationships
AssumptionsInputs & driversRevenue modelLinked calculationsSummaryKey outputs

A number inside a formula?
Surface it. Check whether it belongs there.

03 / REVIEW & HAND OFF

Leave the reasoning
with the review.

Cell-linked notes, a review panel and an exportable HTML report carry findings into the next conversation. A reviewer still makes the judgement.

  • Notes tied to specific cells
  • Preparer and reviewer sign-off records
  • Shareable review reports
Illustrative review note
Revenue!B3Needs review

Confirm the selling price.

Does this match the current price list? Keep the source beside the assumption before signing off.

Category: assumptionStatus: open

Useful context, attached to a specific place.

WHEN THE WORKBOOK COMES TO YOU

A starting point for
the next pair of eyes.

FP&A & OPERATIONS

Inherit the model.

Locate the assumptions and key outputs before updating someone else’s forecast.

MODEL REVIEW

Question the number.

Trace the calculation and inspect its dependencies before relying on the result.

HANDOFF & DOCUMENTATION

Leave a route back.

Keep review notes and workbook structure understandable for whoever picks it up next.

ONE PLAN. A CLEARER WORKBOOK.

Try it in your model.
Keep it if it helps.

Explore the manual Windows trial preview. The subscription below opens after paid activation is connected.

FORMULAMAPPER PRO

₹799/month + GST

₹942.82 billed monthly, including ₹143.82 GST (18%).

  • One subscriber, up to two computers
  • Formula tracing, workbook maps and review tools
  • Download and device management in your account
  • Cancel future renewals from your account
Get FormulaMapper

No card for the trial. A paid subscription starts only when you approve checkout. Opening this page does not start a trial.

01 / GET SET UP

A download with a home.

Sign in to BeginThings. Your FormulaMapper account keeps the download, installation guidance and subscription status together.

02 / MAKE THE MODEL CLEARER

Use it where the work happens.

Extract the ZIP and follow its setup guide. On a fresh profile, explicitly choose START in the included helper when ready to begin the 30-calendar-day trial. Use a copy of your workbook.

03 / KEEP GOING

One plan. Two computers.

The planned subscription covers two computers. Checkout remains closed while we finish paid licence activation. The trial does not create a subscription.

Manual Windows trial preview · version 0.21.0. The ZIP includes the original add-in, a separate first-run helper and setup instructions. It is for fresh trial profiles; existing or unreadable trial data is preserved. The new helper has not yet been run in Windows Excel. Paid activation and checkout are not open. Check account availability ↗

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A little more
clarity.

How do the trial and subscription work?

The manual preview starts a 30-calendar-day trial when you explicitly type START in its helper at first intended use. Signing in or downloading does not start it. No card is needed. The helper preserves existing trial data and stops if it cannot establish a fresh profile. Paid activation is not open yet. The plan is ₹799 plus 18% GST: ₹942.82 per month. Payment begins only when you approve subscription checkout; the trial does not silently create a paid subscription.

Which version of Excel do I need?

FormulaMapper is a desktop Excel add-in. The initial release is being verified for Windows desktop Excel. Mac-specific compatibility and its manual activation workflow require separate testing; Mac support is not yet claimed. It does not run in Excel Online, Google Sheets, Android or iPhone.

Is the formula explorer the actual Excel add-in?

The explorer on this page is an illustrative browser demo with fixed sample formulas. It does not upload or read workbooks. The downloadable add-in works inside desktop Excel.

Can I use it on two computers?

The subscription covers one person on up to two computers. Each computer needs its own activation. Device and subscription management are available in the signed-in FormulaMapper account once the release opens.

Does FormulaMapper certify my workbook is correct?

No. Formula maps, flags and explanations help you investigate a workbook. Review the results yourself, especially for complex formulas, unsupported patterns and external links. Keep a backup before using tools that modify workbook formatting or content.

What happens if I cancel?

You can cancel future subscription renewals from your account. Your workbooks remain yours. Subscription status and any remaining paid period are shown in the account. The new Windows release uses time-limited activation up to the confirmed paid period. An already issued offline key remains valid until its signed expiry; cancellation does not delete your files.

What data is sent to BeginThings?

Licensing uses your signed-in account, subscription and a computer identifier. Core workbook analysis runs in Excel. The browser demo processes its sample inputs locally. Workbook content is not required to purchase or activate the add-in. Read the privacy notice for account and payment data handling.

How can I check the downloaded trial ZIP?

For FormulaMapper-v0.21.0-Direct-Trial-r1.zip, compare the downloaded file’s SHA-256 with:
a2a897a7878719516e06a151b61d6f15793d059183da61328ad8da53e0db7c4b
This checks that the file matches this release. It does not replace your organization’s software-trust rules or a publisher signature.

Can I buy or download it right now?

You can sign in and download the version 0.21.0 manual Windows trial preview. It includes a separate setup helper; actual Windows execution of that helper remains unverified. Checkout is closed until paid licences can be issued and verified.

YOUR NEXT GOOD MOVE

A clearer view starts with the right questions.

Trace a formula, inspect its dependencies, and give your next review a clearer starting point.

Get FormulaMapper