# Latest **URL:** https://forum.xltoolbox.net/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to the XL Toolbox user forum](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/welcome-to-the-xl-toolbox-user-forum/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/welcome-to-the-xl-toolbox-user-forum/8 "2016-11-02T14:06:24Z")
This is the new user forum for Daniel's XL Toolbox. Unlike the old forum, it supports common log-in mechanisms, so there is no need to create an extra account. Feel free to ask your question or suggest a feature! The o… --- ## [Citations](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/citations/121)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/citations/121 "2016-11-19T23:26:42Z")
Kleineidam, B. et al. (2018) The micromass formation potential of human adipose-derived stromal cells isolated from different various origins. Head & Face Medicine. This is a companion discussion topic for the original… --- ## [I am facing Issue with XL Toolbox Export Graph Function – Image Not Saving Properly](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/i-am-facing-issue-with-xl-toolbox-export-graph-function-image-not-saving-properly/958)
**Author:** [@Elenana](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Elenana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/i-am-facing-issue-with-xl-toolbox-export-graph-function-image-not-saving-properly/958 "2025-10-02T09:48:06Z")
Hey folks, I have been using XL Toolbox for a while now but I ran into a weird issue I can not seem to figure out. Whenever I try to use the “Export Graph” feature to save a chart as a high-res image, the export goes th… --- ## [Any Plans to Improve Site Navigation or Add Learning Materials?](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/any-plans-to-improve-site-navigation-or-add-learning-materials/956)
**Author:** [@Sofiaya](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Sofiaya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/any-plans-to-improve-site-navigation-or-add-learning-materials/956 "2025-07-11T11:21:39Z")
Hi everyone, I have been using the XL Toolbox site for a while now & I appreciate how useful the tools are. I have noticed that getting around the site could be easier. Sometimes it feels such as you have to dig a bit … --- ## [Help with Exporting High-Resolution Images from XL Toolbox in PowerPoint](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/help-with-exporting-high-resolution-images-from-xl-toolbox-in-powerpoint/954)
**Author:** [@merkezodri](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/merkezodri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/help-with-exporting-high-resolution-images-from-xl-toolbox-in-powerpoint/954 "2025-05-16T10:06:30Z")
Hello all, I have started using XL Toolbox to improve my scientific figures as I make presentations and publications. It works great in formatting charts in Excel, but I’m running into a snag when I try to export my ima… --- ## [Issue with XL Toolbox Not Saving Charts Correctly](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/issue-with-xl-toolbox-not-saving-charts-correctly/941)
**Author:** [@Sienna](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Sienna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:23am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/issue-with-xl-toolbox-not-saving-charts-correctly/941 "2025-01-31T09:23:55Z")
Hello I’ve been using XL Toolbox for exporting high-quality charts; but I’ve noticed an issue where some charts do not retain formatting after saving. Specifically; axis labels and custom color settings revert to defaul… --- ## [Seeking Advice For Making the Most Out of XL Toolbox?](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/seeking-advice-for-making-the-most-out-of-xl-toolbox/924)
**Author:** [@lysander](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/lysander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/seeking-advice-for-making-the-most-out-of-xl-toolbox/924 "2024-08-30T05:40:01Z")
Hey everyone, I have been using XL Toolbox for a while now, and I am really impressed with what it can do! However, I feel like I might be missing out on some cool features or best practices that could make my workflow … --- ## [Need Help Recovering VBA Project: "Removed Part: /xl/vbaProject.bin part" Error](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/need-help-recovering-vba-project-removed-part-xl-vbaproject-bin-part-error/921)
**Author:** [@lysander](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/lysander)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/need-help-recovering-vba-project-removed-part-xl-vbaproject-bin-part-error/921 "2024-08-29T05:55:56Z")
Hello everyone :wave:, I am facing a problem with an Excel file where I received the error message: “Removed Part: /xl/vbaProject.bin part.” This has resulted in my entire VBA project being removed, which contains impor… --- ## [Unable to install the toolbox](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/unable-to-install-the-toolbox/875)
**Author:** [@Subhashni\_Raj](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Subhashni_Raj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/unable-to-install-the-toolbox/875 "2024-08-29T05:49:36Z")
Hi, I had the toolbox installed but a couple of weeks ago when I opened excel, the toolbox tab had disappeared from Excel. I tried all the things already mentioned on the forum but nothing worked. So I thought to uninst… --- ## [Need Help with Error in XL Toolbox Data Import](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/need-help-with-error-in-xl-toolbox-data-import/912)
**Author:** [@brian99](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/brian99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/need-help-with-error-in-xl-toolbox-data-import/912 "2024-07-24T14:21:53Z")
Hello guys! :smiling\_face\_with\_three\_hearts: I am having trouble with importing data using XL Toolbox. I am following the steps in the user guide, but when I try to import the data file, I receive an error message that … --- ## [Export for publication](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/export-for-publication/48)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/export-for-publication/48 "2024-07-18T09:05:27Z")
Hi Daniel, About a year ago, someone posted an issue with "export for publication", which I quoted below. "Unable to create a canvas to draw the image. This indicates a problem with the windows GDI graphic sub system. … --- ## [Feedback on XL Toolbox Website Navigation](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/feedback-on-xl-toolbox-website-navigation/911)
**Author:** [@brian99](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/brian99)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/feedback-on-xl-toolbox-website-navigation/911 "2024-07-16T07:51:39Z")
Hey everyone!! :smiling\_face\_with\_three\_hearts: I am new to this forum and I have been exploring the XL Toolbox website and wanted to share some feedback on the navigation experience. I find that while the content is re… --- ## [XL Toolbox Ready to be deployed in enterprise Windows 365 Environment](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/xl-toolbox-ready-to-be-deployed-in-enterprise-windows-365-environment/903)
**Author:** [@pwkutter](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/pwkutter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/xl-toolbox-ready-to-be-deployed-in-enterprise-windows-365-environment/903 "2024-07-14T12:57:44Z")
Hi. I am working in a large program, where I will need Excel as a major tool. I miss any usefull add on, to improve things that are tedious in Excel, like turning around a string or finding the last occurance of a text… --- ## [Error: Cannot force conversion of COM object of type "System.\_\_ComObject" to interface type "Microsoft.Office.Core.IRibbonUI".](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/error-cannot-force-conversion-of-com-object-of-type-system-comobject-to-interface-type-microsoft-office-core-iribbonui/896)
**Author:** [@Herry](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Herry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/error-cannot-force-conversion-of-com-object-of-type-system-comobject-to-interface-type-microsoft-office-core-iribbonui/896 "2023-08-16T19:16:32Z")
Version:Excel2007,win10. IRibbonUI" of interface type “Microsoft.Office.Core.IRibbonUI” cannot be forcibly converted from a COM object of type “System.\_\_ComObject”. IRibbonUI". This operation fails because the call to Q… --- ## [Donate link from notification of successful upgrade is broken](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/donate-link-from-notification-of-successful-upgrade-is-broken/891)
**Author:** [@drpalmer](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/drpalmer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/donate-link-from-notification-of-successful-upgrade-is-broken/891 "2023-04-20T19:50:06Z")
After upgrading this morning and upon restart of Excel, I clicked the donate link and received a 404 webpage error. Same behavior from the ribbon donate button. https://www.xltoolbox.net/donate --- ## [Batch-export charts](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/batch-export-charts/107)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/batch-export-charts/107 "2021-07-16T06:40:37Z")
Attempt to detect embedded labels makes use of Excel’s ability to embed text boxes into charts. To embed a text box into a chart, select the chart first, then insert the text box in the usual way. When you subsequently m… --- ## [Not able to close excel after installing the Toolbox add-in](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/not-able-to-close-excel-after-installing-the-toolbox-add-in/859)
**Author:** [@sonal](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/sonal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/not-able-to-close-excel-after-installing-the-toolbox-add-in/859 "2021-04-17T10:32:10Z")
After installing the Toolbox add-in, I am not able to close the Excel. An error box appears saying “Reference isn’t valid”. Please help how to resolve this? Thankyou. --- ## [Show all p-value data](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/show-all-p-value-data/856)
**Author:** [@dwb5555](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/dwb5555)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/show-all-p-value-data/856 "2020-12-11T00:52:49Z")
Is there a simple way to change the code so I can see all the p-values? The field work we due it is acceptable to use p-value of 0.1 instead of the standard 0.05. If I were to change the following code in the cls1WayANO… --- ## [Cannot open application](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/cannot-open-application/853)
**Author:** [@lholsopp](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/lholsopp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/cannot-open-application/853 "2020-11-17T05:25:27Z")
I opened the application for the first time and it worked great. The next time I tried, it was no longer in excel. I deleted the addon and then reinstalled but it would not open. The error was ‘Your office application… --- ## [Update Function with SSL/TLS Error](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/update-function-with-ssl-tls-error/851)
**Author:** [@cremator](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/cremator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/update-function-with-ssl-tls-error/851 "2020-11-09T06:55:41Z")
Hello, i try to use the Update Function but i get an error message that no SSL/TLS connection could be established. Excel 2016, Toolbox 7.3.4, behind a non restricting proxy. Log: 2020-10-14 09:30:08.7225|INFO|Bovend… --- ## [Can't install, Certificate not trusted](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/cant-install-certificate-not-trusted/847)
**Author:** [@Mathias\_Wolthuis](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Mathias_Wolthuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/cant-install-certificate-not-trusted/847 "2020-08-28T05:25:39Z")
I get this messange when I want to install the add-in. De aangepaste functies van deze toepassing werken niet omdat het certificaat dat is gebruikt om het implementatiemanifest voor XLToolboxForExcel te ondertekenen, of… --- ## [Point chart](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/point-chart/166)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/point-chart/166 "2020-08-18T19:26:14Z")
When a chart is copied and pasted, Excel does not adjust the references to the source cells. For example, if a chart from Sheet1 that shows data from Sheet1 is copied to Sheet2, it will continue to show the data from Sh… --- ## [Issue with Excel](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/issue-with-excel/697)
**Author:** [@gcmigliaccio](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/gcmigliaccio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/issue-with-excel/697 "2020-08-07T13:58:19Z")
Today, I installed XL Toolbox. I needed to export high res figure from Excel. It is a great tool. As soon as I installed it, I opened Excel and was able to export a chart as a figure. Later on, I opened again excel and t… --- ## [Configuration system failed to initialize](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/configuration-system-failed-to-initialize/840)
**Author:** [@maria](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/maria)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/configuration-system-failed-to-initialize/840 "2020-06-02T16:45:16Z")
Hello Daniel, the toolbox was working well until yesterday suddenly stop working and I received a message from Microsoft office Application that says: An unhandled exception occurred in your application. contact your adm… --- ## [Can't find the add-in](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/cant-find-the-add-in/795)
**Author:** [@CRG81](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/CRG81)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/cant-find-the-add-in/795 "2020-05-19T09:06:14Z")
Hi Daniel, Just discovered your tool, very excited about being able to export high quality graphics from Excel for academic work. Unfortunately, after having installed the Toolbox (under Program Files, as suggested by o… --- ## [COM Add-in did not load - fixed by installing in Program Files](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/com-add-in-did-not-load-fixed-by-installing-in-program-files/766)
**Author:** [@CHefner](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/CHefner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/com-add-in-did-not-load-fixed-by-installing-in-program-files/766 "2020-05-16T15:28:52Z")
Daniel, your software is amazing. Unfortunately, after noticing on Windows 10 in the Office 365 version of Excel that the XL Toolbox tab was gone (it previously worked fine for months), I uninstalled then reinstalled. T… --- ## [System.Security.SecurityException:](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/system-security-securityexception/833)
**Author:** [@Adlarosa](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Adlarosa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/system-security-securityexception/833 "2020-04-15T02:11:45Z")
Please help with this: System.Security.SecurityException: The custom functionality of this application will not work because the certificate used to sign the XLToolboxForExcel implementation manifest or its location is … --- ## [Image Fidelity Difference](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/image-fidelity-difference/823)
**Author:** [@Douglas\_Menefee](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Douglas_Menefee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/image-fidelity-difference/823 "2020-04-10T04:22:52Z")
When I updated to the newest windows and office and I believe I am using 64-bit Windows the fidelity of the images I have saved from excel under the export selection (300 DPI) or any DPI for that matter isn’t the same qu… --- ## [Unable to Create or Load Bitmap on Chart Export](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/unable-to-create-or-load-bitmap-on-chart-export/592)
**Author:** [@Keith\_Smolkowski](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Keith_Smolkowski)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/unable-to-create-or-load-bitmap-on-chart-export/592 "2020-04-07T19:08:34Z")
I am have a series of moderately complicated charts to export. XL Toolbox is great, but after I export about three or four of the graphs, I start to get one of a couple similar errors: unable to create bitmap or unable t… --- ## [How to uninstall the add-in](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/how-to-uninstall-the-add-in/757)
**Author:** [@Florence](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/u/Florence)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/t/how-to-uninstall-the-add-in/757 "2019-01-10T13:34:17Z")
Hi, I used this add-in in the past. I upgraded office to office 2019 (PC) and upgraded the addin. Excel is freezing and I want to uninstall the add-in. I cannot find it in C:/windows/users/myfolder, it does not show whe… [Next page](https://forum.xltoolbox.net/latest.md?page=1)