VBA Padlock Studio

Modern development environment with ribbon UI, script editor, and project management.

Overview

A modern development environment with Office 365-style ribbon interface. Manage projects, edit VBA scripts with syntax highlighting, configure licensing, generate keys, and compile — all from a single application.

Key Benefits

  • Office 365-style ribbon interface with tabbed workflow
  • Integrated VBA script editor with syntax highlighting
  • Project Explorer for managing multiple VBA modules
  • Built-in key generator for creating activation keys
  • One-click compilation and test run
  • EULA management and license agreement configuration
  • Publish and distribute workflow
VBA Padlock Studio with project management interface

A Purpose-Built IDE

VBA Padlock Studio is designed specifically for VBA protection and distribution. From project setup to publish, the interface follows one clear goal: ship protected VBA applications quickly and reliably.

Ribbon Context-aware tabs: Project & Build, Licensing Features, Edit Tools
Project Explorer Manage .bas script modules and satellite resources
Code Editor MDI workspace with syntax highlighting and IntelliSense
Dynamic Help Auto-updating documentation panel
Message Log Real-time compilation logs, errors, and warnings
VBA Padlock Studio main window with ribbon, Project Explorer, and Code Editor
The main window: ribbon at top, Project Explorer on the left, Code Editor center, and Message Log at the bottom.

From Code to Distribution in Five Steps

The ribbon interface guides you through the entire lifecycle — no external tools required.

1

Initialize

Open or drop a macro-enabled Office file. VBA Padlock detects existing projects or creates a new one automatically.

2

Develop

Write your protected logic in the Code Editor with syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, and script templates.

3

Compile & Test

Press F5 to compile. Launch the Test Runner (Ctrl+F6) to execute functions in an isolated environment — no Office needed.

4

Configure

Set up licensing, activation keys, EULA, trial mode, and hardware locking from the Licensing Features ribbon tab.

5

Publish & Distribute

Build final signed DLLs, inject the VBA Bridge, and package everything into a ZIP or installer — ready to ship.

A Code Editor Built for VBA

Write your protected logic in a familiar VBA syntax with modern editor features. Organize code across multiple modules, use IntelliSense for built-in functions, and get instant feedback from the compiler — all without leaving the IDE.

VBA Syntax Highlighting

Keywords, strings, comments, and operators are color-coded for easy reading.

Real-time IntelliSense

Auto-complete for built-in VBA functions, constants, and project-specific variables.

Multiple Modules (MDI)

Organize code across multiple .bas modules. Main.bas is the entry point; add as many as you need.

Error Navigation

Double-click any compilation error in the Messages panel to jump to the exact line and module.

Script Templates

Insert ready-to-use snippets for licensing, initialization, and common workflows.

VBA Padlock code editor with syntax highlighting and IntelliSense
The Code Editor with VBA syntax highlighting, line numbers, and error markers in the gutter.
VBA Padlock Test Runner executing a compiled function
The Test Runner executes compiled functions with live parameter entry and result display.

Compile and Test Without Leaving the IDE

Press F5 to compile. The four-stage pipeline (parse, analyze, generate bytecode, verify) runs in seconds and reports results in the Message Log — green for success, red for errors, yellow for warnings.

Then launch the Test Runner with Ctrl+F6 to execute any function in an isolated environment. Pass parameters and inspect return values before publishing final DLLs.

Ready to Secure Your VBA Code?

Download VBA Padlock and start compiling, protecting, and licensing your VBA macros today.