Description

SIP Calculator WordPress Plugin – Installation Instructions

Installation Steps

Method 1: ZIP Installation

1. Create ZIP File
   • Create a folder named sip-calculator
   • Place all three files in this folder
   • Compress the folder to create sip-calculator.zip
2. Upload via WordPress Admin
   • Go to Plugins → Add New
   • Click “Upload Plugin”
   • Choose the ZIP file and click “Install Now”
   • Activate the plugin

Usage

Adding Calculator to Pages/Posts

Simply add the shortcode [sip_calculator] to any page or post where you want the calculator to appear.

Example Usage

[sip_calculator]

Or with custom title:

[sip_calculator title="Investment Calculator"]

Features

✅ Identical Interface: Maintains the exact same look and feel as the original HTML version ✅ Mobile Responsive: Fully optimized for mobile devices ✅ Excel Download: Export calculations to Excel format ✅ PDF Download: Generate PDF reports ✅ Interactive Charts: Visual representation of investment growth ✅ Real-time Calculations: Instant results as you input data ✅ Year-by-Year Breakdown: Detailed table showing growth over time

Technical Details

• External Libraries: Chart.js, XLSX.js, jsPDF (loaded from CDN)
• WordPress Integration: Uses proper WordPress hooks and functions
• Mobile Responsive: Optimized for all screen sizes
• Clean Code: Follows WordPress coding standards

File Permissions

Ensure your WordPress directory has proper write permissions for the plugin to create necessary files.

Support

If you encounter any issues:

1. Check that all three files are in the correct directory
2. Verify the plugin is activated
3. Ensure your theme supports shortcodes
4. Check browser console for any JavaScript errors

Customization

You can customize the calculator by:

• Modifying the CSS file for styling changes
• Adjusting the JavaScript for calculation logic
• Adding new shortcode parameters in the PHP file

Notes

• The plugin automatically creates necessary files in the wp-uploads directory
• All external libraries are loaded from CDN for better performance
• The calculator works offline once the page is loaded
• Data is processed client-side for privacy and speed