Load SigmaXL automatically with Excel

How do I load SigmaXL automatically with Excel?


In order to configure Excel to automatically load SigmaXL, perform the following steps:

Important Note

Once SigmaXL is set to load automatically with Excel, the SigmaXL desktop icon should no longer be used. Launch the application simply by opening Excel.


  1.  Open Excel and click File:



     Click here if you are unable to find the File menu

    If you are unable to see the File menu because of Excel's Start screen feature, select (1) New > (2) Blank workbook:

  2. Select Options:



  3. In the Excel Options window, select (1) Add-ins in the left-hand menu, and in the right hand window beside Manage Excel Add-ins click (2) Go...:



  4. Select Browse... in the Add-Ins window:



  5. Add SigmaXL.xlam to the Add-ins list:

    Note

    The path to the SigmaXL installation directory will be different depending on which bit version of Office is installed. To confirm your bit version, click here.

     32 bit version instructions

    Navigate to the (1) C:\Program Files (x86)\SigmaXL\{version number} directory, (2) select the file SigmaXL.xlam and (3) click OK:



     64 bit version instructions

    Navigate to the (1) C:\Program Files\SigmaXL\{version number} directory, (2) select the file SigmaXL.xlam and (3) click OK:


  6. Ensure there is a checkmark in the checkbox beside SigmaXL and click OK:


Note

If you get an error when opening SigmaXL, click here for instructions on how to update the Add-Ins list.