Running macros after converting excel files to exe files?

[jamieboss]

Hi there,

I use a self designed excel application as the basis of my small business. The application is actually split into two parts (a data collection half and a reporting half). I understand you can convert excel files into exe files using software. I believe this makes the code somewhat more inaccessible?

1. Is it true that resulting exe files would be harder to reverse engineer/ steal?

At the moment the application functions by having an 'update macro' paste a bunch of input tables from one half of the tool to the other. I'm wondering is this is something that would be possible to recreate in converted exe files?

2. Do macros work in converted exe files?

Clearly my understanding of this is basic but interested to hear the thoughts of anyone that has some experience with this.

Thanks in advance!

[Paul_Hossler]

Why do you want to make the Excel files into EXE's? Speed, copy protection, code protection?

If they're self-designed for your small business, would anyone one else have a need to use them?

Paul