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
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.
From Code to Distribution in Five Steps
The ribbon interface guides you through the entire lifecycle — no external tools required.
Initialize
Open or drop a macro-enabled Office file. VBA Padlock detects existing projects or creates a new one automatically.
Develop
Write your protected logic in the Code Editor with syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, and script templates.
Compile & Test
Press F5 to compile. Launch the Test Runner (Ctrl+F6) to execute functions in an isolated environment — no Office needed.
Configure
Set up licensing, activation keys, EULA, trial mode, and hardware locking from the Licensing Features ribbon tab.
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.
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.