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Frequently Asked Questions about ExcelSafeTM

These are the most frequently asked questions about ExcelSafe.
Additional questions are also answered in the complete FAQ.
 
Q: Is ExcelSafe difficult to implement?
A: ExcelSafe is easy to implement:
  • ExcelSafe can be installed to a Desktop or Network.
  • ExcelSafe can use an unlimited number of users and support an unlimited number of spreadsheets.
  • Existing spreadsheets can be added with a single click.
  • ExcelSafe automatically finds all existing spreadsheets.
  • ExcelSafe does not require changes to existing SOPs.

Q: Can I open multiple spreadsheets?
A: ExcelSafe only allows one spreadsheet to be opened at any time.  However, you can open multiple copies of ExcelSafe if you need to work in more than one regulated spreadsheet at a time.

Q: What are the ExcelSafe system requirements?
A: ExcelSafe requires MS Excel and MS Access, version 2000 (or higher). The Enterprise version of ExcelSafe also requires SQL Server 2000 (or higher).

Q: With which versions of MS Excel does ExcelSafe work?
ExcelSafe works with all version of Excel 2000 and up, including Excel 2000, Excel 2002/XP, Excel 2003 and Excel 2007.

Q: Does ExcelSafe run locally or from a shared drive?
A: Both the Enterprise and Pro versions of ExcelSafe will run from a network folder. The Standard version requires that ExcelSafe be loaded on the C-drive.

Q: Is there anything added to the registry or on the desktop of the client computer?
A: There is nothing about ExcelSafe that needs to be referenced on the client machine, either in the registry or placed on a local drive. The client computer will need to have MS Excel properly installed.

Q: Can ExcelSafe create new compliant spreadsheets from our existing templates?
A: Yes. ExcelSafe can use your existing templates to create new compliant MS Excel spreadsheets. Templates can be added just as easily as any other spreadsheet, and will be available for all users of ExcelSafe to create new workbooks with full compliance from the very beginning.

Q: Our organization does not have any validation standards for Excel spreadsheets (we are a small biotech startup) but we need them! Can you help us?
A: Yes. If you are starting a validation department, Ofni Systems can help you develop policies and procedures to valid spreadsheets.

Q: Are there restrictions on the number of users?
A: Information about number of users is located on the ExcelSafe Pricing Page.

Q: How much does ExcelSafe cost?
A: Pricing information is located on the ExcelSafe Pricing Page.

Q: Can you validate our spreadsheets for us?
A: Absolutely. Ofni Systems is a recognized industry leader in spreadsheet validation.

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