XLS Padlock 2.2 available - February 26th, 2016

gdgsupport · February 26, 2016, 5:35pm

XLS Padlock 2.2 is out with new features and improvements, especially the User Interface.

End users with an active maintenance should upgrade.

Improved UI with new sections and explanations about options.
New option: Save changes automatically and load them without prompt next time.
Improved command-line support to open secure workbook saves without any prompt: for instance, you can run: mysecureworkbook.exe “C:\My Documents\123.xlsc” to open the 123.xlsc save file.
The stand-alone key generator can now output activation keys in mass: several thousands in less than a second. This is useful for online stores where you deliver an activation key immediately after purchase for instance.
You can code sign your secure workbook applications with SHA-2 certificates now (a Windows requirement in 2016).
Several digest methods available for the digital signature: SHA-1, SHA-256 or dual SHA-1+SHA-256.
Improved support for built-in Excel add-ins such as Analysis ToolPak - VBA, Solver… You have the ability to enable or disable them in secure applications.
Improved task dialog for selecting options.
Fixed “Data not found” error in specific cases.
Workaround for "Error setting data in registry - Failed to set data for ‘Data’.
Fixed Excel crash related to “Lock VBA project” feature in Excel 2007.
Fixed: in Excel 64-bit, CTRL+C and CTRL+V shortcuts were not working in the VBA compiler.
New crash report feature: if an unexpected error occurs in XLS Padlock, you now have the ability to send us a report and continue the application.
Updated user guide.
Minor improvements.

Free fully-functional trial available at Download XLS Padlock - XLS Padlock