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Project and Build

The Project and Build ribbon tab is the heart of VBA Padlock Studio. It serves as your primary command center for the entire development lifecycle, providing all the tools necessary to transform raw VBA code into a professional, protected software product.

Project and Build Ribbon Tab


Every successful project follows a logical path from initial setup to end-user delivery.

  1. Initialize: Open an Office file and set your Project Information.
  2. Develop: Write your sensitive logic in the Code Editor using native VBA syntax.
  3. Validate: Compile your scripts and use the Test Runner to ensure everything works as expected.
  4. Connect: Generate and inject the VBA Bridge to link your DLL with Microsoft Office.
  5. Publish: Build your Final DLLs and package them for Distribution.


Licensing Setup

Learn how to add activation keys and hardware locking. View Licensing →

VBA Bridge API

Full reference for calling your DLL from Office. View API →