Project-Pratique FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- I can't use the software, a red message indicates: "Microsoft has blocked macros from running because the source of this file is untrusted". What to do?
This is a security feature of Office that blocks macros from files originating from the Internet.
However, you can easily unblock the file in a few clicks:
Close the file, right-click on the file > Properties > Check "Unblock," confirm, and then reopen the file.
- I cannot use the software, I am stuck on a sheet where it is written: "The activation of macros is essential to be able to use this application". What to do?
This means that the macros (which are essential to the operation of the application) have not been activated.
To be able to use this application, start by activating the macros in your Excel options and then restart Excel.
You will find on the following page useful information for activating macros:
www.excel-pratique.com/en/vba_tricks/enable-excel-macros - How many projects and tasks can be entered at most?
The number of projects and tasks is not limited, you can very well enter thousands of projects and tasks.
- How many links can be created at most?
You can create a maximum of one link on each side of each of the tasks of the same project.
- Does this software allow resource management?
No, these features are unfortunately not available in this software.
- How are the week numbers calculated?
This software calculates the week numbers according to the international ISO standard.
- How to recover the data entered in the trial version after purchasing the full version?
At the first start of the full version, the application will automatically offer you to recover all the data you had already entered in the trial version (optional). The import of these data takes only a few seconds.
- Is the VBA password provided in case of purchase?
Yes, provided you choose the full version WITH access to the VBA code.
- Can several users work simultaneously on the same Excel workbook?
The possibilities of using the Excel workbook are the same as with any other Excel workbook.
Only one person can work on the workbook and save the changes. If another user tries to open the file while it is already open elsewhere, the file will be opened in read-only mode (the user will therefore have access to the data but will not be able to modify the file).
- What are the usage restrictions of this application?
A copy of the terms of use is available in the last tab.
- Is it possible to get the invoice for this purchase?
Yes, an invoice is automatically issued at the time of purchase (the link to this invoice is indicated in the purchase confirmation email).
- How much does this application cost?
The prices are displayed on the purchase page (accessible by clicking "Buy" in the right-hand menu).
- How many licenses do I need?
You need one license per file (excluding backup copies).
For example, for 2 branches that would each need a project management file, 2 licenses are required (a license is valid for one single file).
Note: simultaneous purchase of several licenses allows you to benefit from decreasing rates.
- Is it possible to move the Excel file to another computer?
Yes, you can move the Excel file of this application to another computer (as long as it has a compatible version of Excel).
This will not pose a license problem as long as you only use one file of this application per license purchased.
- What is the difference between the version without VBA access and the version with VBA access?
Both versions are complete and have identical features.
The only difference between the 2 versions is that the version with VBA access allows you to access the VBA code of the application.
This can allow you in particular:
- to modify the VBA code and/or the UserForms and controls
- to have access to add your own macros
- to access the VBA code to try to understand the operation of the application (the VBA code of this version is indented and contains some comments in English, however the names of the variables, functions and procedures are in French, as the software was originally developed in French)
- etc.
Note that if you are the end user of this application and you did not know what VBA access was, it is likely that the standard version (without VBA access) is the version more suitable for your use.
- Is the application compatible with Mac or LibreOffice, OpenOffice?
No, this application is compatible only with versions of Excel for Windows.