When attempting to use Xcalc functions I now get a message saying
"your copy of Xcalc add-ins is old - you need a new copy" with a link to this site.

Although I have downloaded and re-installed the software from this site - the add-inns are still not working and the same message appears.

Anybody the solution to this problem

Phil

XLC is regularly improved and we want all our users to benefit from them, so old versions die and new versions can be downloaded. It simplifies support issues and it also offers some protection from piracy. Many of you will be running XLC version 03_08 build 03 which will die on 30th May 2008. You can download build 04 which will extend XLC life until 27th Sept 2008. Apologies if this causes any inconvenience.

1)Download XLC version 03_08 build 04.
2)Close Excel.
3)Goto the Start>All Programs>XLC>Uninstall XLC and then run the new setup file in the XLC version 03_08 build 04 zip download.
4)Start Excel.
5)On the XLC toolbar select the ‘About XLC and settings’ button (it’s the last one on the bar) to check the new expiry date of 27th Sept 2008.

Please note that when XLC expires only the ability of XLC to redraw equations will cease to work. Those equations already drawn remain as graphic objects and all Excel functions (including XLC functions) continue to work. There is never a danger of not being able to use your excel file or loosing time you have invested in developing a spreadsheet.

John,

Thanks for the advice.

Perhaps the on-screen message could say 'uninstall your existing copy and download the current edition' or something similar?

Phil

John,

I posted the following message on the XLC forum:

"My work computer requires admin rights to install software. Installing the software manually is against company rules and therefore not an option. However, my IT department will evaluate the software and release it if no problems are encountered during testing. This evaluation takes approximately 2 months. The problem is that each new version will require me to go through the approval process. Is there any other options?"


The IT department has informed me that the 60-90 day expiration limit is unacceptable due to the man power required to test the application. I really like the software. Is there a chance that policy can be changed?

Because I am the administrator of my own machine and I am not part of a large company I tend to not fully appreciate upgrade implications of the software. You are not the first person to raise this issue with me.

I have been considering an XLC pro version of the software which would not require upgrading. I have been thinking about making this available to users on a paid subscription basis. This revenue could fuel site development. I need think this issue through properly and I will consult with users for their opinions. These are ideas only at this stage and I need to fully think through the implications. I always intend to make a free version available but possibly on an education only license.

I would be interested in your opinion.

Cheers
John

Hi John,

I have come to rely on this software for a number of calculations, and it has a happy knack of expiring right when a calculation needs to get out the door! Working in a large company, the process for me to re-install is complicated and drawn out, times that by about 6 engineers using it in this office, you can see how the inconvenience can hurt us. Essentially it costs money every time we need the re-install.

In fact I have been online looking for an alternative that we can purchase to avoid the problem, however one has not presented.

So consider us your first customers for a licensed version.