SYMPTOM
When running an Excel Job using Minitab, the following error appears:
Exec 'C:\PROLINK\SPC OFFICE BUDDY 3.4\TEST.MTB'
Subcommand JOHN is out of sequence or is not valid with this command. * Remaining subcommands ignored.
Unknown Minitab command: USPE
Unknown Minitab command: PROJ
CAUSE
Previous versions of Minitab used the Johnson Transform and SPC Office Buddy would send that command to Minitab. Starting with version 16 Minitab decided to no longer use the Johnson Transform, however Buddy was already sending that command.
RESOLUTION
A "Compatibility Mode" was created for using Minitab 16 or higher. To enable, in Buddy go to Tools - Options - Chart Settings and under Process Capability/Sixpack Options check the Run in Minitab 16 Compatibility Mode option.