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Invest for Excel: FAQ
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Installing
How do I download Invest for Excel
from the Website?
Enter your details on the download
page then check your Inbox for an e-mail with further
instructions and your 30-day activation code.
If you don't receive an e-mail from
us, check your Junk E-mail and check the address typed
to ensure it is correct.
I've installed Invest for Excel.
How do I run it?
Invest for Excel is installed under
"DataPartner" in your Start menu. You'll need
to run Invest for Excel by going to Start > DataPartner
> Invest for Excel
When installing Invest for Excel,
setup gives an error about write permissions
You have to log in as a system administrator
in order to install Invest for Excel® for all users.
If you don't have administrator rights
for the computer, you can normally still install Invest
for Excel to a directory under My Documents.
Invest for Excel doesn't start
Note: Invest for Excel® uses macros
so you will need to allow macros to run by selecting "Enable
Macros" when you start the program.
Invest for Excel macros are digitally
signed by DataPartner so if you accept DataPartner as
a trusted publisher (select "Always trust macros
from this publisher"), the enable macros screen will
not be shown at startup.
If you have Microsoft Excel 2003 and
the macro security level "Very high" is selected,
the program will not start. You will need to set the macro
security level to "High" or "Medium"
(Microsoft Excel menu "Tools-Macro-Security").
"Medium" Macro security
setting is recommended for the use of Invest for Excel.
A security level of "Low" is not recommended.
The trial version's 30-day trial
time has expired
Please .
I have lost the Activation Code
for Invest for Excel
Please .
What is the Maintenance Agreement?
The Maintenance Agreement includes
ongoing plus new versions of Invest for Excel®
so that your software is always up-to-date.
Invest for Excel® is constantly
developed based on user feedback and to reflect changes
in legislation and reporting standards. The agreement
is valid one year at a time, unless it is withdrawn at
least one month before the end of the agreement period.
What are the Minimum Requirements
for running Invest for Excel?
PC with Pentium processor or greater
256 MB of memory
100 MB of available hard-disk space
Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007 or 2010
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7
Does Invest for Excel run on a Mac?
It may run but unfortunately this
platform is not supported.
Using Invest for Excel
What are the benefits for my company
of using Invest for Excel® software?
 Better
investment decisions through more reliable and quicker
analysis
Companies
are more agile and can take full advantage of opportunities
Cost
savings by reducing the need for consulting services in
building models
Improved
risk rating which ultimately leads to a higher value of
the company
Staff
become more efficient since the investment analysis models
are standardised
What are the advantages for me as
a user?
Assurance and credibility. A standardised
calculation is far more reliable as there is a much lower
risk of calculation errors.
The form of the calculation is consistent
and comparable for all projects. This makes it very easy
to understand a model, even if it was produced by someone
else.
In what industries is Invest for
Excel® used?
Invest for Excel is not industry-specific.
As such, it has been successfully
applied across almost every industry e.g. energy, forestry,
paper, metals, mining & resources, oil & gas,
automobile, property, telecommunication, machinery, construction,
transport, tourism, furniture, finance and banking, chemical,
food, trading – retail and wholesale, media, services,
public sector, universities and more!
Further details are available under
Case Studies.
Is it possible to modify Invest
for Excel® to suit our needs?
Yes! The program allows many modifications
and customisations without losing the benefits of the
standard program.
Many modifications can be easily made
by the user, without the need for a programmer or consultant.
Please contact us to find out more.
What is the pricing policy?
The purchase price depends on the
number of named user licenses and the version of the software.
Pricing
details
Are there any installation costs?
The software can be installed easily
by the end-user, so no additional installation costs or
setup costs are normally involved. Full installation instructions
are provided with the CD.
Do I need any training to be able
to use Invest for Excel®?
Training is highly recommended in
order to get the maximum benefit from your investment
in the software.
Training for new users is normally
1-2 days. The training uses many practical case studies
and allows new users to fully explore the software's functionality,
structure and way of working.
What are the ongoing costs?
There is an ongoing Maintenance Agreement
which provides software updates every year as well as
Help Desk support and one training session per user per
year. The annual Maintenance Agreement cost is 20% of
the license price.
How many licenses have been delivered
so far?
More than 3,000.
What is the origin of the software?
The software developer is DataPartner
Oy in Finland. The company was established in 1987. Invest
for Excel is a software tool that has been developed using
over 20 years' consulting experience for hundreds of clients.
What ongoing development of the
software is there?
DataPartner is continually developing
the software to incorporate clients’ needs, requests
and requirements, as well as new laws and regulations.
How can I test the program?
You can download
a free, 30-day, fully functional version of Invest
for Excel® for testing. Can I perform Monte Carlo Analysis
with the software?
Yes. You can use standard Monte Carlo
add-ins such as @Risk or Crystal Ball. For more information,
see the white
papers.
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