• After I license the software, how do I get started?

    The best way to learn Forecast Pro is to work through the tutorial section of the Forecast Pro manual. The comprehensive tutorial consists of structured lessons using sample data that guide you step-by-step through all operations of the program. Most users acquaint themselves with Forecast Pro’s general forecasting capabilities within hours of installing the program.

  • Can I embed Forecast Pro into a custom application my firm is developing?

    Yes. As the market leader in business forecasting software, Forecast Pro is the obvious choice for software developers looking to add state-of-the-art forecasting to their applications. Click here (www.forecastpro.com/products/overview/integrating.htm) to learn how you can integrate Forecast Pro’s powerful forecasting technology with your application.

  • Do I need to have knowledge of statistics or economics to use Forecast Pro?

    Forecast Pro is very easy to learn and easy to use. It does not require a background in forecasting, statistics, or economics. Forecast Pro’s built-in expert selection system analyzes your data, selects the appropriate forecasting technique, builds the model and calculates the forecasts – it even explains its reasoning in ordinary English!

  • How can I try Forecast Pro with my own data?

    If you are interested in trying out Forecast Pro risk-free, take advantage of the 30-day money-back guarantee! Order a full working version of Forecast Pro and test it with your data. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your order, return the software and receive a full refund of your purchase.

  • How do I get my data into Forecast Pro?

    Forecast Pro imports data in a variety of flexible, easy-to-create formats including Excel and Lotus spreadsheets, Text files and ODBC. These flexible formats allow you to easily import and export data from virtually any source.

  • How easy is it to install Forecast Pro?

    Installing Forecast Pro is quick and very easy. The Forecast Pro CD contains an automatic installation program, which guides you step-by-step in installing the program.

  • What are the minimum system requirements to run Forecast Pro?

    Forecast Pro ships with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions that run under all current Windows platforms. Forecast Pro requires a minimum of 512 MB of RAM and 30 MB of hard disk space. With such modest hardware requirements, Forecast Pro can run on virtually any Windows-based computer!

  • What databases can Forecast Pro be used with?

    Forecast Pro can be used with virtually any database system, including Microsoft Access, SQLServer and Oracle. Data transfer (from your database to Forecast Pro and back) can be accomplished via ODBC or using spreadsheet files or text files.

  • What forecasting methodologies does Forecast Pro offer?

    The Forecast Pro family of products offers a full range of forecasting methodologies designed to meet most business forecasting needs. Click here (www.forecastpro.com/products/overview/method.htm) to learn more about the forecasting methods included in Forecast Pro.