eZplot for Excel

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Can Multy_Y plots and Contour Plots be viewed on computers without EZplot installed?

>> Yes. Any plot generated with EZplot can be viewed in Excel without EZplot installed. However, Multy_Y plots cannot be changed without EZplot installed.

Are Office Expander downloads Digitally Signed and timestamped so that I know the files are from Office Expander?

>> Yes.

Where did it download?

>> C:\eZplot_folder.

What if I have trouble installing the software?

>> Additional Setup for Office/Excel 2000-2003 and Office/Excel 2007 (may be required)

Office/Excel 2000-2003:

Excel must have access to the Visual Basic project:

a) Tools-macro-security -> Trusted Publishers -> Check Allow access to Visual Basic Project.

b) Then close Excel and reopen.
(This Excel file's location is: c:\eZplot_folder\Simple_Plotting_Example.xls)

The EZPLOT button will appear at the top of any Excel sheet or chart
(after correct installation).

Office/Excel 2007:

1) Excel must have access to the Visual Basic project

a) Microsoft Office Button -> Excel Options -> Trust Center -> Trust Center Settings ->
Macro Settings -> Check Trust access to the VBA project object model

b) Then close Excel and reopen.
(This Excel file's location is: c:\eZplot_folder\Simple_Plotting_Example.xls)

2) Office/Excel 2007 requires you to be an administrator of your computer
in order to install Add-ins.

If you are not an administrator (or have other issues), perform the following steps:

Microsoft Office Button -> Excel Options -> Addins -> (Excel Addins) Go -> Browse ->
C:\eZplot_folder\eZplot_Controller -> OK

The EZPLOT button will appear in the Add-ins menu in the top Ribbon
(after correct installation).

If you are asked to Enable Macros for Office Expander, select "Always trust Macros from this publisher" first. This will prevent future messages.

There are embedded Excel examples for you to try in the PowerPoint training manual: c:\eZplot_folder\eZplot_Training_Manual.ppt

What are the limitations for EZplot on Office/Excel 2007?

>> The latest version of EZplot works in Office/Excel 2000-2007, but Multy_Y functionality is not available in Office/Excel 2007.

What if I have trouble generating multiple Y axes plots from the EZplot sheet?

>> Make sure that you have indicated ymin and ymax for each of the axes. Also pick ydiv or yinc that make sense for the ymin and ymax values used. For example:
ymax 100 1000
ymin 0 0
ydiv 10
Not ydiv 11

Is an uninstaller included?

>> Yes.

Where do I go for more information?

>> The eZplot_Training_Manual.ppt has information and examples.