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Default Protecting Code

No, addins don't make the code invisible, it makes the workbook invisible.

You can password protect the code, but that is not very secure.

Most secure way is to use a compiled process, like a dll.

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"Paul" wrote in message
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just starting with vba myself, but vba for dummies says
that the way to do that is by turning the code into an
addin which makes the code invisible to the user. The
book tells how to do this. further, the book says that
passwords are crackable - therefore offer little
protection.


-----Original Message-----
Is there any utilities out there that will obfuscate the

vba code?

What is the difference with com addin compared to a dll

addin?

Which one of those can call a secondary addin?

Is there any limitations of moving the VBA code over to a

addin?

Has anyone had exerience with Protection Plus?

I am planning on using many of these methods if they are

feasible and
allowable by excel.
.