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Security discussion - how to effectively distribute an Excel file
Hello!
I would enjoy input into how people effectively distribute an Excel file to clients, that they can use without too much trouble. Here's my situation: I have an Excel file I've coded some macros for. I will be delivering it to my client tomorrow, for their review. They run Excel 2003, and I would like to set something up that they can use without too much hassle. Mainly, I would like to avoid having to reduce their security settings to use the file. Problem is, the file is a timesheet. Each user makes a copy of it, and then enters time information into it. My understanding of digital signatures has it that as soon as a user saves the file (with their entered time data), the digital signature will be removed, since I am no longer the only person to have worked on the file. And (I believe) that afterwards, they will be getting the security prompt once again, 'till the end of time. How is this type of situation dealt with? Obviously, a time sheet is not useful as a read-only file; users *have* to enter data and save it. How do the gurus deal with this type of situation? Regards, Remi. |
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I don't know if this will help your situation, but look at Excel Free and Excel to EXE at this site. http://cpap.com.br/orlando/ You can open your files with macros and bypass the security notice. HTH Ken |
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Security discussion - how to effectively distribute an Excel file
Thanks Ken;
I may be able to make use of Excel Free. I would still like to hear how others deal with this issue. How do you distribute Excel files to clients, without requiring them to reduce their Office security levels? Is Excel Free a commonly used solution for this issue? Regards, Remi. Ken Macksey wrote: Hi I don't know if this will help your situation, but look at Excel Free and Excel to EXE at this site. http://cpap.com.br/orlando/ You can open your files with macros and bypass the security notice. HTH Ken |
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From what I read Excel Fre is for personal use only??? Is there a version of this or another product that can be used to distribute product to customers?? Thanks, -- JWM6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ JWM6's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...o&userid=33413 View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread...hreadid=475918 |
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Beside the question posted above about Excel Fre..... I've been looking for a add-in that only allows my Excel app to b registered on one computer with a keycode. If you try to move it t another, it doesn't work and asks for a new keycode. I found a active-x control called "SoftProtector Activation Component". Anyon used it or found something else similar that they can recommend? Thanks -- JWM ----------------------------------------------------------------------- JWM6's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...fo&userid=3341 View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread.php?threadid=47591 |
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