Macro "Locking"

[Ron]

Hi,

Is there a way to "lock" a macro. That is to say, allow someone to use the macro in flowcode, but not let them open the macro flowchart, and not let them modify the macro?

This would be nice, I am going to give several small PIC controllers I am building to a local cub scout troop. I have known the troop leader for 20+ years and he is going to speak to the parents about ordering 4 of the student licenses, I supplied him 4 older PC's with monitors as well.

I want the kids to be able to create their own sequences by calling my macros, but not let them get in and possibly break the macros.

Thanks

Ron

[Steve]

Hello Ron,

No such facility exists at the moment, but it is a good idea. I will look at adding it to a future release.

[AbhijitR]

Hello!

Is there any option to lock/secure the complete flowchart or MACRO's in FLOWCODE 6.

Thank you.

Abhijit

[LeighM]

Hi,
We do not have any facility to lock or write protect projects.
But what you can do is create your own component from a project.
That way you can provide the functionality of the macros from your project, exposing these for use by anyone else using your component.
They will be able to use these in their own project without seeing your macro contents (source).
Would that achieve what you want?

[AbhijitR]

Hello! LeighM

Thanks for the answer, it sounds good.

Abhijit

[Benj]

Hello,

In v5-v7 if you Export a macro then you can Export it as "Read Only" and as "Private".

Using the Macro -> Export menu.

You can then import the macro into other projects and it will then not be editable or viewable based on your export settings.

[AbhijitR]

Hello! Benj

Many thanks for this suggestion, I guess this will solve my problem.

Regards
Abhi

[AbhijitR]

Hello! Benj

The suggestion you gave to protect the MACRO worked well, thanks again.

Regards
Abhi

[Benj]

Many thanks for letting us know. Glad it's working well for you.