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Installation
Unzip the
file ChangeUnits3.3.zip. A new directory called ChangeUnits3.3 is created containing the following files:
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ChangeUnits.pdf – Documentation for ChangeUnits.
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ChangeUnits.xll – The Excel add-in file.
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ChangeUnits_Examples.xls – An Excel file with sample calculations.
• BaseUnits.pdf – A one page summary of the base units recognized by ChangeUnits.
The downloaded file for Mac OS X is a Stuffit archive. If you have difficulty expanding the archive, visit www.stuffit.com to download the free Stuffit Expander utility.
It is best to fully install the add-in prior to opening the file ChangeUnits_Examples.xls.
Installation
on Windows
Although not required, it is usually best to copy ChangeUnits.xll to the default Microsoft add-in directory. This directory depends on the version of Windows used and its setup. It is similar to
"C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Addins"
where “username” is the name of your account on the machine. To find out what your default add-in directory is, open Excel and choose Tools|Add Ins|Browse. The "File Selection" dialog window opens in the default add-in directory.
Note: If the folder “Application Data” is not
visible, you can make it visible by changing the Folder Options in the Control
Panels. From Start button in
Windows, select “Control Panel” and then double-click on “Folder Options”. Select the View tab and under the
“Hidden files and folders” option make sure “Show hidden files and folders” is
selected.
Installation
on Mac OS X
Although not required, it is usually best to copy ChangeUnits.xll to the default Microsoft Office add-in directory. Depending on the version of Office you are using, the directory is usually in
"Applications:Microsoft Office 2004:Office:Add-Ins"
or
"Applications:Microsoft Office:Office X:Add-Ins"
To find out what your default add-in directory is, open Excel and choose Tools|Add Ins and click on the "Select…" button. The "File Selection" dialog window opens in the default add-in directory.
Loading
the Add-In Into Excel (Windows and Mac)
To load ChangeUnits into Excel, open Excel. From the main menu, choose Tools|Add Ins. Locate and select the file ChangeUnits.xll.
If the computer responds with a question similar to “A file named ChangeUnits.xll already exists in this location. Do you want to replace it?”, answer Yes.
ChangeUnits is now installed and ready to use.
The ChangeUnits add-in will be installed each time you start Excel. If you don’t want this to happen, you must uncheck the ChangeUnits box in the Tools|Add Ins menu.
In older
versions of Excel, you cannot overwrite an old version of an add-in. Instead you must
deselect it from the add-in menu, exit Excel, re-open Excel, and then load the
new add-in.
Disclaimer
ChangeUnits is to be used at the users own risk. We make no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy of this software. By way of example, but not limitation, we make no representations or warranties of the merchantability or fitness of ChangeUnits for any particular purpose or that the use of this software, components, or documentation will not infringe any patents, copyrights, trademarks, or other rights. Certain features of ChangeUnits are patent pending.