If you've just purchased Crystal Ball or downloaded and evaluation
copy of the software and want to begin to apply the software, this
free tutorial is an ideal way to start!
 This
standalone program demonstrates the basic features of Crystal Ball
with simple language, a basic model, and animated graphics. Set
up and analyze your first simulation model in minutes!
Like the training CD, this tutorial is modular, self-paced, and
accessible to anyone who uses spreadsheets. The tutorial begins
with the simplest concepts, such as how Crystal Ball enhances Excel,
and takes you through the steps of setting up, running, and analyzing
simulations.
An installer adds the tutorial to your Crystal Ball Start menu
to provide you with easy access to the program and model.
> View the tutorial online (3.6MB interactive movie)
> Download the exectuable to run offline (4.2MB executable file)
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Frequently
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Who should use this tutorial?
This program was developed for novice users who need an introduction
to the basics of Crystal Ball and spreadsheet risk analysis. Feel
free to share it with coworkers, managers, and anyone else who
wants a quick, informative introduction to Crystal Ball.
Do you need Crystal Ball for this tutorial?
We recommend that you have at least a working evaluation version
of Crystal Ball on your computer. That way, you can modify the
spreadsheet example as you work through the tutorial. However,
while you do need a Windows operating system, you do not need
Crystal Ball to operate the tutorial program.
What Windows platforms will this run
on?
This tutorial will run on
Windows NT 4.0 SP 6 or later, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
Is this tutorial the same as the training
classes or the training CD?
The tutorial is not a substitute for the training courses or
CD, which cover key topics such as correlation, distribution fitting,
tornado analysis, and best modeling practices.
> Click here for more information
about our training courses and training CD
NOTE: If you are unable to download executable files to your computer (i.e, because you lack administrative rights), please consider the folowing alternatives:
> One-minute Spotlights (brief reviews of features and products)
> Product Quick Demos (short movies that show the basic functions of the software)
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