ChartEngine – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the add-in? How to install it?

Add-ins offer powerful, optional features that enhance Excel’s functionality. By default, these add-ins are not available in Excel and need to be installed. Fortunately, the installation process is simple and takes just about a minute.

Administrator rights to install our add-ins DOES NOT REQUIRE.

How to install an Excel add-in:


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Compatibility

  • ChartEngine for Windows is compatible with Excel 2013, Excel 2016, Excel 2019, Excel 2021, and Microsoft 365.
  • ChartEngine for Mac is compatible with Excel 2016, Excel 2019, Excel 2021, and Microsoft 365 for Mac.

Licensing

ChartEngine for Excel and ChartEngine for Mac operate under a floating license model, managed through a license server for efficient product administration and compliance monitoring.

  • 2-Workstations Version: Use the product on up to 2 workstations with no subscriptions or extra fees.
  • 5-Workstations Version: Extend usage to up to 5 workstations.

If you need multiple copies, please contact us, we provide huge discounts.

Sharing the Dashboard – Should I install the add-in on multiple PCs?

ChartEngine is fully portable. You can share your work with colleagues or with your boss. If you have an installed add-in, you can do what you want (create, modify, etc.)

You can view the dashboard easily if the add-in is not installed on the PC. You can also modify the actual values, which will reflect the chart. However, you cannot create/remove zones for gauges without the add-in.

Charts and custom data visualizations: Dynamic or static?

We can categorize visualizations into two groups: dynamic and static. Let’s clarify the difference between these two types. A dynamic chart automatically updates when a value changes. A static visualization needs to be regenerated, typically taking about 1 second.

Dynamic Charts:

  1. Gauge Chart
  2. Dual Gauge Chart
  3. Traffic Light
  4. Radial Bar Chart
  5. Sales Funnel
  6. Polar Area Chart (Windrose)
  7. Cycle Plot
  8. Ring Chart
  9. Bullet Graph
  10. Score Meter
  11. Variance Charts (8-types)
  12. Waterfall Charts (normal and rotated)
  13. Mekko Chart (Type 1)
  14. Gannt Chart

Static visualizations:

  1. Sankey Diagram (shape-based complex data visualization)
  2. Mekko Chart (Type 2)
  3. Tree Map
  4. Organizational Chart

Payments, Downloads, and Updates

How will I be notified of changes and updates? You will be notified by email if the purchased item is updated.

Is it a one-time fee? Absolutely! Pay once, and use the add-in permanently. No monthly fees and subscriptions are necessary. You will also get free LIFETIME upgrades.

I paid; where do I download my software? After you have completed your payment process at PayPal, check your email, where you will find a download link to your add-in. That’s all! The purchase process is fully automated – thanks for SendOwl. If you have not received the download link in 15 minutes, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Is it safe to purchase with us online? Yes. We use a third-party company, SendOwl.com, that utilizes an SSL-certified secure site for our shopping cart. We uses Comodo SSL with 256-bit encryption. Also, we don’t take or hold any personal or financial information from you in our shopping cart. Your payment information is only provided to our payment merchants, Stripe or PayPal.

Can I pay using a Credit Card? Yes, you can pay via Credit Card. We have partnered with E-junkie and PayPal, and both accept credit cards.

Hours of Support and After-Hours Technical Support: We’re in GMT +2 and aim to answer all questions within 24 hours (Monday – Friday). In some cases, the waiting time can be extended to 48 hours.

About Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 is a subscription service that ensures you always have Microsoft’s most up-to-date modern productivity tools. There are Microsoft 365 plans for home and personal use and small and mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, schools, and non-profits.

ChartEngine Win and Mac versions are compatible with Microsoft 365.

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