General

Q: Help! I can't install the newest Project Analyzer version!

A: If you're a licensed user, use the Keyword request form to receive your current keyword and installation instructions.

Q: Which Visual Basic versions does Project Analyzer support?

A: Project Analyzer v8 supports all Visual Basic versions from 3.0 to 6.0, as well as Visual Basic .NET versions 2002, 2003 and 2005. It can also analyze the VB code in the codebehind classes of an ASP.NET project.

Q: Does Project Analyzer support VBA?

A: Project Analyzer supports Office VBA, but you need VBA Plug to analyze any Visual Basic for Applications code.

Q: Help file displays error 'The page cannot be displayed' or 'Action canceled'

A: Right-click on the .chm file, click Properties, and then click Unblock.

Explanation: Computers using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 will place a block on compiled help files (*.chm) that are downloaded from the Internet. The block will interfere with the operation of the help file and an 'Action canceled' or 'The page cannot be displayed' error will be displayed.

Alternative solution: Read the Online Help

Free evaluation

Q: Can I evaluate Project Analyzer before purchase?

A: Sure. Check out the Download section.

Q: How can I test Project Analyzer with my big projects?

A: The free demo allows you to analyze any 10 source files in any project or solution. All the features are enabled (except for macros). Of course, the results will be limited when you make a partial analysis. The full version works on code of any size: it has been used to analyze over 2 million lines in one run.

Q: The demo is limited. Can I get a full evaluation copy?

A: Project Analyzer works on any type of VB code, including yours (as long as it's on the list of supported VB versions). The free demo works on projects of any size, but for a maximum of 10 source files at a time. You can try each and every feature with the demo (exception: macros are disabled). The only limitation is that the analysis results will be incomplete or inaccurate when you haven't analyzed all the code.

Unfortunately we cannot provide evaluation versions other than the free demo. However, you can trust Project Analyzer works on your code as well. Project Analyzer comes with a money-back guarantee. You can also try the Free analysis service to make sure Project Analyzer does work on your code. And check out the Reference list to see who use Project Analyzer already.

Q: Is my project too large for Project Analyzer?

A: No. Project Analyzer is robust software. It is designed to work on systems of any size, up to millions of lines and hundreds of projects in one run. We haven't yet found a program too large for Project Analyzer. If your VB system contains millions of lines, please contact us, you might have the record. The larger the project or solution, the more useful Project Analyzer is for you.

Q: How do I analyze an ASP.NET web site without a .vbproj or .sln file?

A: Create a .sln file with Visual Studio. You only need to do it once for a web site.

1. Create a new web site solution via File|New web site.... Select to create an Empty web site.
2. In Solution Explorer, right-click the new Solution and select Add|Existing web site....
3. Select your own web directory and add it to the new solution. It is preferable to add it as a directory reference rather than an HTTP reference.
4. Remove the empty web site you created in step 1 by right-clicking it and selecting Remove.
5. Save and quit Visual Studio.
6. Open the newly generated .sln file with Project Analyzer.

Q: How do I learn to use Project Analyzer?

A: Read the PDF tutorial and Online Help.

Purchasing

Q: How do I order? How much does it cost?

A: You can order on-line or off-line. Read more

Q: What are the differences between the various editions?

A: See the editions comparison chart.

Q: Which version do I need to analyze .vbg's or .sln solutions?

A: The Enterprise Edition.

Q: Can I get Project Analyzer on CD or DVD?

A: No, we don't currently produce CDs or DVDs.

Q: We are x users interested in the software. How much is it for us?

A: The licenses are based on the number of users. If 2 people use the same software, you need 2 licenses. Each license allows 2 installations for the same user. You can install it on your desktop and laptop as long as you're the user on both machines.

See the Online Help for the licensing options and details.

Q: Do we get support?

A: Of course! As a user, you get unlimited technical support. Just contact us! If you've found a bug or want to share an idea, just drop us a note!

Q: Are there any maintenance fees?

A: There are no continuous maintenance fees to pay. Minor version updates are free within the same version number.

Installation and activation

Q: How many installations can I make?

A: A single-user license allows 2 installations at the same time. You need to activate the full version online before use.

Q: How can I reinstall on another machine?

A: When you have already done 2 installations and need to move to another machine, please contact us for the instructions.

Q: Can I activate the full version off-line?

A: You need access to the web and email to activate the software. Online access is not required on the installation machine, however. You get an activation code by using another machine.

Q: Which run-time files does it install? What Windows versions does it run on?

A: See the system requirements.

Q: Do I need the .NET framework or Visual Studio installed?

A: No! Project Analyzer works without the presence of either Visual Studio or the .NET framework.

Updates

Q: How about updates?

A: Updates within a major version number are free (request free upgrade). If you're running an older version, read more about the upgrade to v8.

Q: My keyword doesn't get me to the newest version

A: Check to see if you are eligible to a free upgrade or if you need to purchase the latest upgrade. If you believe the upgrade is free, use the Keyword request form. We'll help you to get and install the software again.

Dead code

Q: What is dead code?

A: Basically, it's extra code that you could remove, because it's not used anywhere in your program. Read more.

Q: How much dead code can there be?

A: We have heard people telling us of several hundred kilobytes of dead code in a single project. Some have said their project contained 30% or 40% of dead code.

Even if your project has just 10% of dead code, it's worth taking it out. Think of the large EXEs and those functions that no-one knows what they were for!

Q: Why is a procedure "dead" although it is in use?

A: A procedure may be marked dead if it is called by other procedures. This happens only if the callers themselves are dead. You could as well remove all those procedures. This is a pretty unique feature in Project Analyzer.

Q: Why is a variable "dead" although it is written?

A: In addition to being totally out of use, a variable can be "read but not written" or "written but not read". This is kind of semi-dead code. You should review the variable to see whether you should remove it or add the missing read or write.

Q: How can I easily remove dead code?

A: Project Analyzer lets you manually review your dead code and decide if it is worth saving or should rather be deleted. Project Analyzer Enterprise Edition includes a problem auto-fix feature that automatically removes all dead code that can safely be removed.

More questions?

If your question was not answered here, see also Aivosto FAQ and Project Analyzer Help. Or just ask us!