Quantum XL Version History

Version/Date

Notes

5.29.1700

Added Design of Experiments functionality

5.50.0070

 

Changes are only applicable to 64 bit Quantum XL. Issue where user interface (UI) is appearing behind Excel window is improved by snapping Excel window to left and displaying UI in center/rights. 

5.60.0127

 

Improved font scaling in both 32 and 64 bit versions. 

17.00.0040

3/18/2024

Quantum XL v17 Initial Release (Changes vs Quantum XL 2016 Build 5.60.0127)

  • License key validation has been changed to be compatible with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) and BitLocker.
  • The Trial System has been changed to be compatible with FIPS and BitLocker.
  • All .xla files have been changed to .xlam files to increase compatibility with Group Policy.
  • The activation system has been changed to no longer require manual activation codes.
  • A new menu item which closes Quantum XL has been added to all three of the ribbons in Excel (QXL Monte Carlo, QXL Stat Tools, QXL DOE).
  • Dual monitor use has been improved for 64-bit Excel.
  • The 64-bit installer is no longer a self extracting zip file.
  • Quantum XL now requires a minimum of Excel 2010 and Windows 7.

17.00.0041

6/16/2024

Quantum XL v17 Digital Signature Update

  • 64 Bit version digital signature update. No functionality changes. 

17.02.0000 (x86) 
17.02.0001 (x64)

3/3/2026

Quantum XL v17 Digital Signature Update

  • Resolve Excel failing to close with an error beep
  • Resolve mouse redirection during function evaluation (64 bit)

17.03.0001 (x64)

3/11/2026

Quantum XL v17 Digital Signature Update

  • There is no 17.03 for 32-bit installer.
  • The 64 bit installer is functionally identical to 17.02.0001 the only change was a Digital Signature Update