XLS Padlock 2018.1 released
XLS Padlock 2018.1, our Excel workbook security software, can now build Universal application EXE files: one single EXE file for both 32-bit and 64-bit Excel versions. And much more! Upgrade is recommended for registered users with an active maintenance.Whatâs new in 2018.1
- New additional VBA helper functions to pass more parameters to compiled VBA code.
- Updated user guide with several new sections. For example: how to correctly apply some protection features.
- Improved speed of VBA compiler for large VBA code files.
- Improved error message if a Universal EXE canât start the 64-bit mode for Excel 64-bit (for instance, if a security software prevents it).
- Fixed: the âEvery X daysâ option in validation did not always display the X field.
- Minor improvements.
Whatâs new in 2018
- XLS Padlock can build Universal application EXE files: one single EXE file for both 32-bit and 64-bit Excel versions, but larger. The same EXE file will work with any Excel 32-bit or 64-bit version.
- New ability to build separate 32-bit and 64-bit EXE files at the same time.
- You can now cancel the âload previous saveâ dialog box.
- New option to always show a welcome screen, even if no save was previously made on the computer.
- You can now import and export VBA code from/to files in the XLS Padlockâs VBA compiler.
- Online Validation can be configured to occur only when an active Internet connection is available.
- New validation by number of days after activation.
- You can now specify a custom UI file that will be applied to the secure Excel instance (ExcelUI XML format), useful to offer your own ribbon for instance.
- Fixed: EXE wonât save the *.eula and *.lic files to the current folder of the EXE file.
- Fixed: âReadSystemIDâ VBA extension returns different system ID than expected in 64-bit mode.
- Fixed: Clear Activation Data doesnât remove .lic if portable mode.
- Fixed: activation and validation dialog boxes were not correctly translated.
- Fixed: error âcorrupted data received from applicationâ if title has non-English characters.
- Fixed: âSaveSecureWorkbookToFileâ VBA extension failed if âAllow save but do not handle loading/savingâ was enabled.
- Improvement: XLS Padlock now checks whether companion files exist during compilation.
- Updated user guide (with new changes and new VBA code about how to retrieve number of remaining days in trial mode).
- Minor core improvements.
XLS Padlock works as an Excel compiler that allows you to turn your Excel workbooks into secure applications (XLS to EXE). A lot of security options and customization possibilities. Learn more about our Excel workbook protection software.
Free fully-functional trial available at https://www.xlspadlock.com/downloadMore information at https://www.xlspadlock.com