HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL PLUSTAB
NOTE: This is the OLD Version 2.3 program that works
in Windows 7 only and does NOT work with Office/Excel 2016 nor 2019 nor 365. It also does not work with online Excel, Excel basic,
Excel student.
Sorry—Version 3.1 is NOT available yet. We expect
to have it available in September 2023.
1. Install the Chilkat Email
Program (you need to do this EVEN if you won’t be emailing
ballots; the PlusTab program will not work without
it).
EmailActiveX.msi
(Download-save to your hard drive, then right click and install–do not run from
this web site)
2. Download the PlusTab File
you want to use.
EXCEL 2007, 2010—does not
work in ANY other versions
Must be using Windows 7; must use the 32 bit version of Excel 2007/2010 (that is the most common
version of Excel 2007/2010)
Note important bug
notices: 1) using a B for byes can cause program errors in some situations
ESPECIALLY IN ROUND 1—use numbers and then you can replace after round 2
results are all in, 2) judge placement can stop working in a few cases, and 3)
pairing elims that happen at different times can
cause a bug in a few cases.
See below for fixes to these issues. Version 2.33 was released September 30,
2013.
Plus Tab 2.33 For Regular Screens
Plus Tab 2.33 For High
Res Screens
EXCEL 2003—does NOT work in
any other version
Must be using Windows 7.
Plus Tab 2.33 for
regular screens with Excel 2003
Plus Tab 2.33
for high res screens with Excel 2003
Why use the High Res Screen
Version? It shows longer lists of schools, judges, teams, rooms.
The High Res Screen version requires a screen with 990
vertical resolution or higher (eg 1280x1024,
1680x1050, 1900x1080, 1440 x990, 1080p, etc.). If your vertical resolution is
less than 990, part of the program's screen will be cut off.
3. Unzip the file.
Need an Unzip Program? Download
Free 7-Zip
4. Open the unzipped file in Excel (allowing macros to
operate).*
5. Immediately "Save As" the file with a name
for your tournament in a folder you use.
You are now ready to use the Program.
* OPENING THE FILE AND ALLOWING MACROS TO RUN IN THE
PROGRAM
*NOTE: In Excel, you need to allow
macros/vba code in order for
the program to operate.
--In Excel 2003, click tools,
macro, security, and choose medium or low. Exit and Re-open Excel, then open
the PlusTab file.
--In Excel 2007/2010, click
Orb/File, Click Excel Options, Click Trust Center on the left, Click Trust
Center Settings . . . on the right, Click Macro Settings on the left, Choose
Disable Macros with notification or Enable all Macros. Exit and Re-open Excel,
then open the PlusTab file.
Can't get the File to Work? Email Jim at hansonjb@gmail.com
and he will email it to you.
Need help? Email Jim. Jim usually responds quickly after 10am each
day. Also, check our Problems using the Program for
solutions to problems.
Comments about the program
during or after you run your tournament? Yes, Please
Email Jim. Tell him any problems you had
and attach the spreadsheet. We are dedicated to making the program work better
for you and everyone.
1) using a B for
byes can cause program errors in some situations
Fix: remove the B
and input points that are approximately that team’s average or estimated
average and then manually change it before going to elimination rounds (by
giving the average points for that debater).
2) judge placement
can stop working in some cases usually in elims
Fix: on the Rounds sheet, you will need to enter the judge codes.
Sorry–we know this is a pain when it happens.
3) pairing elims that do not happen at the same time can cause a bug
in a few cases.
Fix: pair the elims at the same time (same time block) and then make
manual adjustments.