Good day...Is there a way to protect the program code written in Access, other than by logging in and putting the password on the coding section?
Its quick but totally insecure. The VBA password can easily be bypassed. Don't rely on that alone for security.Good day...
Locked your MVBA codes (tools: Project properties) with password is the quick way to protect the program codes.
Good day...I also recommend using a ACCDE when deploying your database to your users.
you need to do that anyway. Wouldn't dream of releasing an app that wouldn't compileonly you need to debug-compile codes error.
Correct, compile error is necessary, it is better to use Accde file, safer for any codes modification by anyone.you need to do that anyway. Wouldn't dream of releasing an app that wouldn't compile
Now THERE'S an idea!My guidance is to not worry about theft. Rather, worry about forming lasting relationships with customers that you trust.
only if they have commissioned you to design something specific for them. If you have an app that you sell as an app to all and sundry, then the code belongs to you, the customer does not have a right (unless allowed in the terms of sale) to modify the code or sell on to another party.is that if the customer is paying you for your work, then the code belongs to them.
locked your code if you don't want someone to modify it.If you have an app that you sell as an app to all and sundry, then the code belongs to you,
@CJ_London - Yes of course you are dead right.
I was (without specifying it) referring to an application written FOR specifically for a client as their's, rather than to sell as an outright app.
It's a small but necessary and important distinction.
does it apply to the MS Access that everyone have?It is actually the U. S. Copyright act of 1976, which redefined a LOT of U.S.Code Title 17