Do you offer demo/trial versions of your software?
How do I install the demo?
How do I access the demo software in Excel?
Do you make custom calculators/applications?
Do you make custom exercise modules?
Do you offer Multi-User Licensing for your software?
The folder I downloaded contains many files. Which one do I install?
How do I unzip the folder I downloaded when I purchased the product?
How do I unlock the calculator?
How do I install and activate the Excel Add-in?
How do I deactivate the Excel Add-in?
Can I modify the normative data in the Assessment Calculators?
Can I modify the instructions in the Exercise Modules?
How do I print to PDF from Excel?
How do I print multiple spreadsheets?
Are your applications compatible with Mac?
Can I add my own images to the Exercise Template?
Are your add-ins compatible with earlier versions of Excel?
Why use Excel and not a stand-alone application?
There are several reasons:
Familiarity. Although no prior knowledge of Excel is necessary for you to use our products, most people are familiar with the Excel platform and feel comfortable navigating it.
Integration. Microsoft has made communication between Office programs seamless. Using Microsoft Office allows us to create add-ins that are tightly integrated with each other and with other Office applications.
Functionality. Excel has grown tremendously in its ability to manipulate data in innovative ways. Our applications take advantage of Excel’s built-in functionality in order to produce calculators with very sophisticated features.
Choices. Because we use Excel and not a stand-alone application, it is easier for us to offer calculators separately. This way, you purchase only the calculators you need.
Accessibility. Newly installed calculators are accessible from the same location in the Excel menu making it easy to access a growing inventory of calculators.
Cost. From a programming perspective, a stand-alone application would require more coding for the same output, thus driving up production costs. This cost would ultimately be passed on to the consumer making the prices inaccessible for many. Building Microsoft Office applications allows us to keep our prices down, without sacrificing functionality.
Customization. By using Excel, we can build calculators that allow you (the user) to easily personalize some features (e.g. normative data in the assessment calculators, instructions and image placement in the exercise modules, or preset parameters in Xcalc). Additionally, the summary reports produced in Excel can be modified to suit your preferences.
Do you offer demo/trial versions of your software?
Yes. Please contact me for a demo version of the software.
1. Download and save the file to any folder on your hard drive.
2. Double-click the demo.exe file to launch the instillation.
3. When prompted, choose any folder to store the files.
4. Success! The Add-in has successfully been installed.
Note: The demo version can be installed on any version of Excel (1997/2000/2002/2003/2007).
How do I access the demo software in Excel?
In Excel 2007, the calculators are located in a group under the ‘Add-Ins’ ribbon item. In earlier versions of Excel, the calculators are under a new menu item called ‘RehabCalcs’.
Do you make custom calculators/applications?
Yes. We can build custom calculators based on normative data for standardized assessments. Tell us what norms and outcome measures you’d like calculated and we’ll create a calculator that tabulates those values and produces a report in Excel.
Do you make custom exercise modules?
Yes. We can create custom Exercise Modules using either images you provide us or images we create for you. Minimum of 30 images per module ($3/image you provide, $10/image we create). Additional charges may apply for exercises requiring specialized equipment.
Do you offer Multi-User Licensing for your software?
Yes. If you would like to install the software on multiple computers in your clinic, you must purchase a Multi-User License (MUL) for your organization. MUL allows the use of RehabCalcs software solely by employees within your organization. Pricing for MUL is based on the total number of computers on which RehabCalcs software will be installed. A single license allows you to use RehabCalcs software on one computer. Contact us for pricing.
The folder I downloaded contains many files. Which one do I install?
Indeed, the folder you downloaded should contain 6 files for every calculator. These are as follows:
1. Lockxlsrtm.exe
You need to install this if you are using the .xla or .xlam files.
2. Calculator.xla
If you are using Excel 1997 to Excel 2003, you need to install this addin.
3. Calculator.xlam
If you are using Excel 2007, you need to install this addin. If you want the calculator to be permanently accessible from within Excel, this is the file you want to install.
4. Calculator(2003).exe
For Excel 2003 and earlier. If, for whatever reason, your system will not allow you to install the addin file, you can still use this executable program to install your calculator. You will need to run this program every time to access the calculator.
5. Calculator(2007).exe
For Excel 2007. Run this program if you are unable to install the Calculator.xlam file.
6. Password.txt
Contains the password required to unlock the calculator. You will be promted to enter the password the first time you run the program.
How do I unzip the folder I downloaded when I purchased the product?
All the files you purchased are contained in the zipped folder you downloaded. Sometimes, simply double-clicking on the zipped folder will reveal the contents inside. Depending on your operating system, you may need other software to unzip the folder. There are many free applications out there:
How do I unlock the calculator?
Double click on the Add-in to initiate the file for the first time. When prompted, enter the password you were provided in the text file named password.txt. You can now install the add-in.
How do I install and activate the Excel Add-in?
A shortcut for installing an Excel Add-in is as follows:
1. Right-click on the Add-in file and click ‘Copy’.
2. Open Microsoft Excel, click the Office Button (round button in the top left corner) and choose the ‘Save As’ option.
3. In the ‘Save as type:’ dropdown menu, choose ‘Excel Add-In’ from the list.
4. Right-click inside the window that appears and choose ‘Paste’.
5. Press the ‘Cancel’ button to close the ‘Save As’ window.
The add-in is now in the correct folder. Next you will need to activate the Add-in:
Activating the Add-in (Excel 2007):
1. Open Microsoft Excel.
2. Click on the round Office Button in the top left hand corner.
3. Click the ‘Excel Options’ button at the bottom of this menu.
4. Select ‘Add-Ins’ from the list on the left-hand side of the Excel options menu.
5. Make sure the ‘Manage’ dropdown list at the bottom shows “Excel Add-Ins”, then press the ‘Go’ button to bring up the Add-Ins dialogue window.
6. Place a check next to the add-in you want to activate and press the ‘OK’ button.
Activating the Add-in (Excel 2003 and earlier):
1. From the ‘Tools’ menu select the ‘Add-ins’ option.
2. Place a check next to the add-in you want to activate and press the ‘OK’ button.
How do I deactivate the Excel Add-in?
Deactivate the Add-in (Excel 2007):
1. Open Microsoft Excel.
2. Click on the round Office Button in the top left hand corner.
3. Click the ‘Excel Options’ button at the bottom of this menu.
4. Select ‘Add-Ins’ from the list on the left-hand side of the Excel options menu.
5. Make sure the ‘Manage’ dropdown list at the bottom shows “Excel Add-Ins”, then press the ‘Go’ button to bring up the Add-Ins dialog window.
6. Place a check next to the add-in you want to deactivate and press the ‘OK’ button.
Deactivate the Add-in (Excel 2003 and earlier):
1. From the ‘Tools’ menu select the ‘Add-ins’ option.
2. Place a check next to the add-in you want to deactivate and press the ‘OK’ button.
Can I modify the normative data in the Assessment Calculators?
Yes. Change the value of any normative data and then click “Modify Permanently” button.
Can I modify the instructions in the Exercise Modules?
Yes. Change the text in the “Instructions” box and then click the “Modify Permanently” button.
How do I print to PDF from Excel?
To save an excel document as a PDF, you will need a PDF converter such as PrimoPDF. PrimoPDF is free.
Once you’ve installed the PDF converted, in order to save your excel document as a PDF file you actually have to choose ‘Print’ and then select the PrimoPDF printer.
Holding down the Ctrl key, click on the tab of each spreadsheet (page) you want to print. In the ‘Print’ dialogue window, choose Print: ‘Active Sheet(s)’. This will print the sheets you selected in the previous step.
Are your applications compatible with Mac?
Excel for Mac does not support running macros, therefore the addins would not work. However, you can install windows as a dual boot with Microsoft Excel (click here for more information). Alternatively, you can install a Windows Operating System on a Virtual Machine such as VMware.
Can I add my own images to the Exercise Template?
Yes. From the Exercise Prescription menu item in the Prescription folder, select the ‘Images’ menu item. This allows you to insert images from your computer or the internet (using a URL).
Are your add-ins compatible with earlier versions of Excel?
Yes. Our software is compatible with Excel 1997 to Excel 2007. You will be provided both versions with your purchase.