Problem with trying to run the Merlin program on 2008 Excel

HELP ME · HELP ME #1 (**permalink**)

02-25-2012, 11:10 PM

Hello, for my biology class, I'm supposed to be installing the Merlin software into Microsoft Excel as an add-in. I got the Merlin program from my teacher, and it seems to work fine for the rest of my classmates. However when I try to install the add-in into excel, I get the message,"The basic visual add-in cannot be loaded. - Visual basic add-ins do not work in Office for Mac".

How do I get the Merlin software to work on my computer? Is it necessary for me to buy the 2011 version of Microsoft Office in order for this to work?

Other information that might be useful:
I'm using a Mac OS X, Version 10.5.8
My version of Microsoft Excel is 2008, and the merlin software comes in xla format.

Sorry, I'm kind of clueless when it comes to computer related stuff.

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

02-25-2012, 11:24 PM

Office 2008 does not support VBS, therefore Merlin will not work. You need to upgrade to Office 2011 where VBS and macros are once again supported. Your classmates are probably running the Windows versions of Office where VBS is supported across the versions.

chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,978 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-25-2012, 11:24 PM Office 2008 does not support VBS, therefore Merlin will not work. You need to upgrade to Office 2011 where VBS and macros are once again supported. Your classmates are probably running the Windows versions of Office where VBS is supported across the versions. Community Guidelines
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Excel 2008 For Mac	khullar	OS X - Apps and Games	1	01-27-2010 01:24 PM
Excel problem on macbook pro	sholdzy	Running Windows (or anything else) on your Mac	3	08-11-2007 05:49 PM
Problem running a program off of a cd.	Comic_Coder	OS X - Operating System	1	04-05-2007 08:34 AM
Is there a Free program to run linux while running the Mac OS?	Jonnyfive	Running Windows (or anything else) on your Mac	4	10-04-2006 04:17 PM
Problem installing a program	playm0de	Switcher Hangout	2	06-04-2006 03:15 PM

Problem with trying to run the Merlin program on 2008 Excel

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

HELP ME #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 02, 2010 Posts: 10	02-25-2012, 11:10 PM Hello, for my biology class, I'm supposed to be installing the Merlin software into Microsoft Excel as an add-in. I got the Merlin program from my teacher, and it seems to work fine for the rest of my classmates. However when I try to install the add-in into excel, I get the message,"The basic visual add-in cannot be loaded. - Visual basic add-ins do not work in Office for Mac". How do I get the Merlin software to work on my computer? Is it necessary for me to buy the 2011 version of Microsoft Office in order for this to work? Other information that might be useful: I'm using a Mac OS X, Version 10.5.8 My version of Microsoft Excel is 2008, and the merlin software comes in xla format. Sorry, I'm kind of clueless when it comes to computer related stuff.
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)