Frequently Asked Questions
How does PowerBid work?
PowerBid was created using Microsoft’s Visual Basic for Applications programming language. Using Excel workbooks as a front end, PowerBid harnesses Excel to create a fully featured computing environment for bidding and actualizing. Using PowerBid is as simple as opening an Excel document. All the custom tools you need to bid and actualize are loaded into Excel and are right at your fingertips.
Do I have to have Microsoft Excel on my computer to run PowerBid?
Yes. Excel operates as the front engine for PowerBid.
Do I have to know how to use Microsoft Excel to use PowerBid?
No. If you know how to point the mouse and type, you can use PowerBid.
What version of Excel is PowerBid compatible with?
PowerBid is compatible with Office 2004 on the Mac and Office 2003 for Windows.
Will PowerBid allow me to bid in foreign currencies?
Yes. PowerBid can convert bids to and from any currency. There are PowerBid users in many countries around the world, including: the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, England, Scotland, France and Argentina.
What is the current version of PowerBid?
PowerBid is currently in version 7.0 for both the Mac and PC.