Black Belt Suite 2010 Upgrade
Black Belt Suite 2010 is a free upgrade for users that have a serial number is in the form BB-XXXX-XXXXXX (where X is a numeric digit). For more information about the upgrade and how to obtain the upgrade, please read the FAQs below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What versions of Excel is Black Belt Suite 2010 compatible with?
Black Belt Suite 2010 is compatible with Excel 2000, 2002 (XP), 2003, and 2007.
Why is the upgrade free for licensed users of Black Belt Suite?
We have phenomenal customer service.
How do I get the upgrade?
You will need your serial number BB-####-###### (BB-4 digits-6
digits). When you have your serial number visit our
upgrade page to obtain the
upgrade.
Where do I find my serial number?
Click here for more information about finding your serial number.
What if I do not have or can not find a serial number?
If you do not have a serial number there is a modest
upgrade fee to upgrade to the 2010 version. Contact AAA at 719-531-0777
for more information.
Does "Free Upgrade" mean that Black Belt Suite is free to anyone?
No, you must have a legal purchased copy of the commercial version of
Black Belt Suite. If your received a free copy, trial copy, demo copy, etc., then
you are not entitled to a free upgrade. In simpler terms, if you or your
company purchased Black Belt Suite then you are entitled to a free upgrade. If
not, we would be happy to sell you a copy.
What do I do if I find a bug?
Please send an email with the bug
information to techsupport@sigmazone.com.
What new features are in Black Belt Suite 2010 over previous versions?
- Excel 2007 compatibility and Ribbon Interface
- Support for Unified Menus
- All of the applications have been digitally signed allowing you to bypass the "Enable Macros" dialog.
- SPC XL 2010 Changes
- DOE Pro 2010 Changes
- DOE KISS 2007 Changes
Do I need to uninstall my old copy of Black Belt Suite?
No, but uninstalling the old copy will not hamper your install in any way.
I have heard that there are a lot of problems with Excel Add-Ins when
using Excel 2007; is this true?
Yes, the new version of Excel has a lot of issues. Please be aware that
multiple other Office Add-Ins are having problems with Office 2007. For
example, some versions of Adobe Acrobat throw an error message "Compile
error in hidden module: DistMon" each time Excel 2007 is started and again
when it is shut down. This error is not related to Black Belt Suite in any way.
Excel Integration
Black Belt Suite integrates directly within Microsoft Excel. After installation, you will have a new menu item on the Excel toolbar entitled "DFSS".
Share Results
All of Black Belt Suite's analysis results in a standard Excel workbook that can be shared with anyone who has Excel.