QI Macros Lesson 1 - Resources & Installation Tips
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In this Issue

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the QI Macros for Excel. Our goal is for the QI Macros to be the most valued part of your Lean Six Sigma, TQM or process improvement toolkit.

If you have already gone through our trial lessons, this series of lessons contains links to more detailed "how to" information.

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Installation for PC, Mac and Network

For PC Users - Watch Video

Once you download the file, close Excel and then just double click on the QI Macros file to install the software. If you are loading a purchased license over the trial, there is NO need to uninstall - just make sure Excel is closed.

For MAC Users
  1. The QI Macros are compatible with OS 8, 9 X.
  2. The Macintosh Installation Files folder contains a folder titled "Excel"
  3. Copy the qimacros.xla file and the QITemplates folder in the Excel folder to one of the following folders on your Mac (Hint: do not copy the folder, just the files it contains).
    1. For Excel 5.0, the macros should be installed in:
      System Folder : Preferences : Excel Startup Folder.
    2. For Excel 98, 2001, X, 2004, 2011 they should be installed in:
      Applications : Microsoft Office : Office : Startup : Excel
  4. Note regarding Excel 2008 for the Mac only. Excel 2008 does not support macros, therefore only the fill in the blanks templates will work.
  5. Excel 2011 - If your QI Macros and other menus are grayed out - see this quick fix.
For a Network
  1. Load the QI Macros on a network server
  2. Open Excel and select Tools/Options/General
  3. Type the network server location for the QI Macros in the Alternate Startup file location box (e.g., h:/qimacros/xlstart)
  4. Note: you need to buy one license for every user who has access to the QI Macros via the network.
You have successfully installed the QI Macros when you see the QI Macros on your Excel menu.

Excel 2003 and previous versions:

QI Macros added to Excel menu

Excel 2007-2010

QI Macros added to Excel 2007 menu

Download or Installation Troubleshooting

  1. Download Problems: If you were not able to download the file due to a corporate firewall or for some other reason, send an email to support@qimacros.com. We can resend you the file electronically.
  2. File Disabled by Excel: If the installation wizard ran, but you do not see the QI Macros on your menu bar, Excel may have disabled the macros. See easy fix at:
  3. Excel 2010 installed using Click to Run: See potential installation problems and fixes at techsupport2010.html#install
  4. If you have any other problems check out our tech support page or don't hesitate to contact us at 888-468-1537 (303 756 9144 outside of the US) or support@qimacros.com.

    QI Macros License and Copyright Info

The QI Macros is a single user license, which means you need to purchase one license for every user.

Quantity discounts are offered on a per order basis so make sure you consolidate your orders to receive the best possible price.

The QI Macros software is owned by KnowWare International Inc. (dba Lifestar) and is protected by U.S. Copywright laws. Any enhancements added to the existing macros are considered the property of Lifestar. You may not copy, rent, or lease the QI Macros or the documentation accompanying it.

    To Get the Most Out of the QI Macros Take Advantage of these FREE Training Resources

  1. Free One Hour Webinars - check dates and register on-line
  2. QI Macros Video Tour - sample videos showing how to use the QI Macros
  3. Technical Support Page - Contains answers to common problems. If you don't find your question addressed, our tech support number is 888 468 1537. Questions regarding the QI Macros are free. However there is a $95 fee for Excel and SPC help (up to 1/2 hour).
  4. Lean Six Sigma Simplified Lessons on Line course - to subscribe send an email to: six-sigma-ezine@aweber.com

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In Lesson #2 we will cover tips for Creating Charts with the QI Macros.

Thank you again for your interest in the QI Macros. View Next Lesson

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