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Sorry but no it doesn't.
Code signing has been available in Access since at least Access 2003 . . . but until now ONLY for MDB/MDE files
The new feature makes it available for ACCDB/ACCDE files
Signing a project has ALWAYS required a code signing certificate purchased from a reputable organisation such as Verisign or Sectigo.
The new feature does not change that, Nor does it change how it works with FE or BE files.
It does allow code to run equally fast from untrusted and trusted locations.
It also provides additional security for developers in that any changes to code or action queries will invalidate the digital signature and block code running
So I don't understand what you are referring to when you talk about :
- an 'external signature method'
- 'the overall .ACCDE file could not be signed to any positive effect'
- 'provide translations'
I have just uploaded a YouTube video explaining how the new feature works