2.5 Upgrade Core Add-in

Analytics Edge Core Add-in: Simple Upgrade

The latest release of the Core Add-in is v9.5.1, released 2021-03-06 To upgrade, simply download and run the installer. No need to uninstall the previous release.
AnalyticsEdgeCoreInstaller.exe

Your License and account configuration settings will not be affected.

What’s New – v9.5.1

    • 9.5.1 Fixes a problem with the Convert wizard, text-to-date options
    • 9.5.0 ReadTextFile now reads JSON files as exported by Big Query
    • 9.5.0 adds UnixTimestamp to Convert options for dates
    • 9.5.0 fixes a problem with the Arrange > Insert by position and Delete by position
    • 9.5.0 adds a test for the internal web listener to License > About > Debug
    • 9.5.0 fixes some error handling when checking comments for quick query references
    • 9.4.0 fixes a problem with the Update wizard, and the Match option on the Append to Worksheet wizard
    • 9.3.0 allows you to use macro [range names] in the Write to Worksheet, Append to Worksheet wizards
    • 9.2.0 allows you to use macro [range names] in the Read Worksheet, Append, Combine, and Match function wizards
    • 9.1.0 fixes a backward compatibility problem with ‘Is Empty’ matches, and increases timeouts for Google API operations
    • 9.0.2 fixes a license check loop causing the add-in to freeze
    • 9.0.1 fixes handling of malformed version files and proper version detection
    • Now supports high definition monitors with scaling (update to the latest connector versions as well)
    • Requires .NET Framework 4.7.2 (required for hi-def monitor support)
    • User interface updated
      • Windows-standard OK-Cancel buttons adopted in all wizards
      • All wizards can be resized to show more content
    • Small ribbon changes to Edit Query/Edit Mode buttons for clarity
    • License wizard layout changes
      • more clearly separate add-in and connector license status
      • can enter multiple license keys without switching between panels
      • cleaned up license checking and auto-refresh
    • Calculate wizard layout improvements
    • Convert wizard layout improvements
    • Improved Google Sheet read and write operations
    • VBA or Button click can now call to macro “RefreshAll”
    • Added ability for Analytics Edge macro to Run Windows command
    • Added a number of aggregations in various functions for more consistent offerings
    • Cleaned up some error handling and obscure bugs
    • Fixed a few quirks in the Task Pane

Problems / Feedback

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Previously in v8 and earlier

  • 8.1.6 Fixes a problem when trying to load workbooks with really old Basic Add-in formats (“!Addin not licensed aeCore” messages)
  • 8.1.5 Fixes a problem causing failure to load the add-in.
  • 8.1.3 Fixes a problem for some Free license users that causes the License wizard to open.
  • 8.1.2 Fixed an installer problem affecting 32-bit Excel installations.
  • 8.1.1 Fix to License wizard to not show EXPIRED after old connectors disabled.
  • Breaking Change to Copy to Google Sheets function. See details link above.
  • Added Read Google Sheet and Write Google Sheet functions
  • Added ability to send attachments via Gmail
  • Google accounts now managed via Options wizard
  • Many ribbon and wizard tweaks for improved usability
  • Fixed a problem with some combinations of selections in Join function

Previously in v7 and earlier

  • Fixed some minor quirks in the Task Pane when editing macros
  • Fixed a problem with 7.12.0 installer
  • Refreshes Excel PivotTables after scheduled refreshes, VBA calls to refresh, and editing quick queries
  • Simplified ribbon License button icons and label messaging
  • Auto-renews add-in and connector licenses after upgrades
  • Preserves Quick Functions after failed query edit
  • fixed licensing problem in manual installations
  • stability, improved error handling and bug fixes
  • rearranged license wizard elements and license status reporting
  • fixed license problem when Premium trial expires
  • fixed quick query append functionality
  • Better handling of errors caused by unexpected usage
  • Fixed a problem losing options settings if you switch from Premium to Free and back
  • Improved some error messages
  • Fixed problems with Top and Transpose functions when dealing with no data scenarios
  • Fixed a problem with some Filter condition options
  • Added better error handling with bad Regex filters
  • Fixed a problem with scheduled refreshes not running
  • Now validates license file can be updated properly
  • Fixed a scenario where comments would not update with the location of queries after a move
  • Fixed handling of filter expressions that start or end with spaces
  • Free license no longer shows the Functions wizard after editing a query
  • Fixed a problem with Google logins
  • Fixed some ribbon problems when switching between license types
  • Fixed some interaction problems where the add-in forgot the selected cell
  • Fixed a problem where the first task pane function, once selected, could not be unselected
  • Fixed some task pane interaction quirks
  • Fixed a problem with worksheets or range names starting with ‘ae’
  • Fixed a problem deactivating licenses when incorrect license key entered
  • Fixed conversion of workbooks not converting properly from old Basic add-in queries
  • Fixed FIPS-140-2 compliance problem
  • No longer disables some macro buttons if no data present
  • Fixed odd macro editing behaviour when switching between workbooks
  • Fixed problem with some macro names not being recognized properly
  • Fixed Google Sheets login and copy problems
  • NEW – Now skips Function Wizard if free add-in license
  • Added Valid Email test to the Filter and Group functions
  • Added Run a VBA Macro to the Run Macro function
  • Merged Basic and Standard add-in functionality into Core add-in