Features In All Editions
Monte Carlo Simulation
Does: Calculates multiple scenarios of a spreadsheet model automatically
Benefits: Frees users from the constraints of estimates and best-guess values
Distribution Gallery
Does: Provides an intuitive interface for selecting model input variables; includes 16 discrete and continuous distributions plus custom distribution
Benefits: Simplifies the quantifying of risk, means you don't have to enter the distribution formula into Excel
Categories of Distributions
Does: Create predefined distributions, modify your existing distributions and organize them using custom categories
Benefits: Create your own library of distributions, organized in categories. Re-use distributions from one project to the next
Publish and Subscribe feature for categories
Does: Publish categories and share with many users
Benefits: Work as a team sharing models and data to get your work done faster
Forecast Charts
Does: Graphically display simulation results and statistics
Benefits: Allows users to track and analyze thousands of possible outcomes; charts are interactive
Sensitivity and Tornado Analyses
Does: Two separate methods for identifying the most critical model input variables
Benefits: Enable users to focus on high-risk model input variables
Distribution Fitting
Does: Uses historical data for defining assumptions
Benefits: Allows users to customize model input variables based on real-world results
Correlation
Does: Models dependencies between uncertain input variables
Benefits: Provides more accurate modeling and forecasting
Charting and Reporting
Does: Automates report generation, includes the ability to overlay forecasts and to project trends through time
Benefits: Creates clear analysis and presentation of all forecasts, improves communication with colleagues, management, and clients
Precision Control
Does: Provides advanced simulation capabilities
Benefits: Increases simulation accuracy and flexibility; saves time
Latin Hypercube Sampling
Does: Alternative simulation method to Monte Carlo
Benefits: Samples regularly across distribution, excellent for simulations with restriction on number of trials
Data extraction
Does: Exports data from Crystal Ball memory
Benefits: Allows users to examine individual simulation results and transfer results to other software programs
CB Tools
Does: Macro-driven tools that use Crystal Ball; Includes scenario analysis, decision table, tornado chart, correlation matrices, 2D-simulation, batch fit, and boot strap
Benefits: Automates modeling processes with effortless and powerful tools
Microsoft Certification
Does: Certified Excel macro provider
Benefits: Eliminates security concerns
Features In Professional and Premium Editions
OptQuest®
Does: Global optimization software that searches for optimal choice for a given business decision.
The step-by-step OptQuest wizard guides the process of defining constraints, specifying the objective of the outcome, and setting the requirements. OptQuest automatically performs the calculations based on those specifications and pinpoints the best, or optimal, solution. OptQuest then transfers the best solution into the user’s spreadsheet model.
Benefits: Easily determines the optimal choice; Assists in making the best decisions; Saves time and effort.
CB Predictor™
Does: Incorporate advanced methods of time-series forecasting by analyzing historical data to predict future outcomes. CB Predictor also allows users to easily create regression models that use multiple data series to create predictions.
CB Predictor will move your forecasting from guesswork to rigorous analysis in seconds.
Benefits: Provides the most accurate future performance predictions; integrates seamlessly with Crystal Ball to let users understand the uncertainty of the prediction in their analyses; completely wizard driven and extremely easy to use.
Developer Kit
Does: Bring complete automation and control to simulations and forecasts from within a Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) program or any other language outside of Excel that supports OLE 2 automation.
Developer Kits provided for both Crystal Ball and CB Predictor.
Benefits: With the Developer Kits you can
- Create turnkey applications that integrate the software into your workflow
- Automatically run multiple simulations to test different sets of assumptions
- Automatically run forecasts on multiple sets of data
- Integrate Crystal Ball and CB Predictor with other software tools
- Build custom reports and automate post-simulation analysis
Extreme Speed
Does: Runs simulations up to 100 times faster than normal speed.
Large simulation models and complex optimizations demand exteme performance. Run your simulations upt to 100 times faster then normal with Extreme Speed, powered by PSI Technology™.
Benefits: Run simulations up to 100 times faster
Features In Premium Edition Only
Real Options Analysis Toolkit
Options theory applied to management decision-making, in situations with high levels of uncertainty. Discounted cash flow analysis estimates a project's base value, accounting for the impact of negative risk. Add real options to account for the impact of positive uncertainty in estimating your project's value.
Risk Analysis Using Crystal Ball Training CD
Interactive multimedia training CD guides the viewer through 15 units with software tips, application ideas, tests and exercises.
Textbooks (commercial version only)
Applied Risk Analysis : Moving Beyond Uncertainty in Business
Real Options Analysis: Tools and Techniques for Valuing Strategic Investments and Decisions.