CALC4XL
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Releases and general informations

In our release section you will find important program news, updates and general information about the software.
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General notes

The release notes are divided into version sections.

Each section has a version number and contains the changes or adaptations that have been implemented in the CALC4XL software with this version.

Note:

You can determine the CALC4XL version you are currently using in the CALC4XL menu under the "License" item. 

The CALC4XL version number, example V 3.0.0.20 is composed as follows:

1st position: number of the major release 
2nd position: Minor version
3rd position: Patch version
4th position: Build number

Users who use CALC4XL versions with the same main version number can exchange their calculations with each other. A user with a lower main version number must update their CALC4XL version before opening calculations created with a higher main version number.

The use of a separate compatibility number is no longer necessary.

Please select the version range:
From:
  • 3.0.0.21 (2025-06-10)
  • 2.0.26.19 (2025-02-04)
  • 2.0.26.17 (2024-11-18)
  • 2.0.26.16 (2024-11-12)
  • 2.0.26.15 (2024-09-24)
  • 2.0.26.14 (2024-09-23)
  • 2.0.25.9 (2024-05-21)
  • 2.0.24.7 (2024-04-19)
  • 2.0.23.4 (2024-02-05)
  • 2.0.23.3 (2024-01-12)
  • 2.0.22.2 (2023-11-06)
  • 2.0.22.0 (2023-08-03)
  • 1.0.19.228 (2023-03-01)
  • 1.0.18.227 (2023-02-07)
  • 1.0.17.223 (2022-07-01)
  • 1.0.16.222 (2022-12-15)
  • 1.0.16.221 (2022-12-01)
To:
  • 3.0.0.21 (2025-06-10)
  • 2.0.26.19 (2025-02-04)
  • 2.0.26.17 (2024-11-18)
  • 2.0.26.16 (2024-11-12)
  • 2.0.26.15 (2024-09-24)
  • 2.0.26.14 (2024-09-23)
  • 2.0.25.9 (2024-05-21)
  • 2.0.24.7 (2024-04-19)
  • 2.0.23.4 (2024-02-05)
  • 2.0.23.3 (2024-01-12)
  • 2.0.22.2 (2023-11-06)
  • 2.0.22.0 (2023-08-03)
  • 1.0.19.228 (2023-03-01)
  • 1.0.18.227 (2023-02-07)
  • 1.0.17.223 (2022-07-01)
  • 1.0.16.222 (2022-12-15)
  • 1.0.16.221 (2022-12-01)

3.0.0.21

Releasenote 3.0.0.21

General

With CALC4XL version 3.0.0.20 we have changed the CALC4XL version numbering.

For further information see above under General information > Notes

NEW! CALC4XL Update process

In the past to install a new version of the CALC4XL Product costing & Carbon footprint software, the previous CALC4XL version had to be uninstalled manually.

From CALC4XL version 3.0.0, the CALC4XL Product costing & Carbon footprint software automatically checks whether a software update is available and installs it automatically if required. 

With this change we provide the CALC4XL software versions and the CALC4XL benchmark database separately.

Install version 3.0.0.x of the CALC4XL Product costing & Carbon footprint software

Uninstall the CALC4XL version 2.x.x.x installed on your PC. Download and install the latest CALC4XL version 3.0.0.x.
In future, the CALC4XL Product costing & Carbon footprint software will check whether a new software version is available.

CALC4XL screenshot to check for a new CALC4XL software version
CALC4XL to check for a new CALC4XL software version

You have 3 options:

  • Yes: The new CALC4XL version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Then restart the Microsoft Excel application.
  • No: The software update is skipped. However, you have the option of manually checking for a software update and triggering the execution of the CALC4XL software update.
  • Remind later: After 14 days, the CALC4XL software will automatically remind you if the software update has not been triggered manually in the meantime.

Manually check for new software version:

  • Open the CALC4XL license information.
  • Click on "Update".
  • The CALC4XL Product costing & Carbon footprint software now checks whether a new soft version is available.
Screenshot from CALC4XL license information to update the CALC4XL software manually.
CALC4XL license information

Important!

Please note that with the automatic update of a new version of the CALC4XL Product costing & Carbon footprint software the current CALC4XL benchmark database will not be downloaded.

Download new CALC4XL benchmark database and define as default database

Download the current CALC4XL benchmark database from the CALC4XL download centre (https://calc4xl.com/dashboard) and save it in a local trusted folder. 
Note: Registration is required for the download

Define the CALC4XL benchmark database as the new default CALC4XL database.
Menu: database actions > DB: Define Default Database

Optional:
If your own data is stored in the CALC4XL benchmark database you have been using, copy it to the new CALC4XL benchmark database.
Menu: database actions > DB: Copy Own Data

Functions CALC4XL version 3.0.0.21 without CO2 license

CALC4XL BOM import example template

A sample ERP import template including an explanation is available in the CALC4XL templates section.

Screenshot: CALC4XL BOM import example template
CALC4XL BOM import example template

Improving usability

  • Performance optimisation / acceleration software for large Excel files 
  • Bug fixing, e.g. when displaying material data


Functions CALC4XL version 3.0.0.21 with CO2 license

Pre-calculated parts and Pre-calculated AI-parts

  • From the menu CALC4XL > pre-calculated parts has been removed the folder "AI product group".
  • The pre-calculated parts from the previous "AI product group" have been integrated into the individual folders of the pre-calculated parts. 
  • In the CALC4XL benchmark database (CALC4XL_costingDB_2025_v3.accdb), the CALC4XL.AI has been trained with additional CALC4XL pre-calculated parts. 
  • All CALC4XL pre-calculated parts can be used as samples/examples or as AI parts in a CALC4XL template.
  • Pre-calculated parts that were used to train the CALC4XL.AI can be recognised by the file name "_trainAI".
screenshot from CALC4XL pre-calculated AI-parts
CALC4XL.AI pre-calculated AI-parts

Pre-calculated AI-part: Forging

The CALC4XL pre-calculated parts contain an example calculation for a forging part, "10 Example Cost Breakdown - Forging Spur Gear", including the associated presentation "10 How to calculate a forging part.pdf".

Screenshot from pre-calculated AI-part "Forging Spur Gear"
pre-calculated AI-part "Forging Spur Gear"

Note: All pre-calculated AI-parts  are only visible to users with a CALC4XL CO2 license!


You have questions e.g. about the system requirements - then browse through our FAQs. Here we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions for you.

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