The Application Settings page contains the mandatory settings for your project.
Core Settings #
Output Path #
👉 Defines where the final EXE file will be created.
XLS Padlock compiles your workbook into a single executable (EXE) file. In the “Output Path” field, you must specify the full path and filename where you want your application to be created.
Tip
Do not forget to include the .exe extension in the filename.
Relative paths are also accepted; they will be relative to the folder that contains your source workbook file. By default, XLS Padlock suggests a path in the same folder as your source workbook, but you can change it to any location.
Application Title #
👉 Sets the title of your application’s main window.
You can set a custom title for your application. This title is displayed in the window’s title bar, replacing the default “Microsoft Excel” text.
If you want to dynamically display the filename of a loaded save file, you can use the following placeholders in the title:
%SAVEFILENAME%: Replaced by the filename only (e.g.,MyData.xlsc).%SAVEFULLNAME%: Replaced by the full path to the save file (e.g.,C:\Users\Me\Documents\MyData.xlsc).
For example, a title set to My Application - %SAVEFILENAME% would display as “My Application – MyData.xlsc” when the user has that file open.
Note
If the original, unsaved workbook is loaded, the placeholders will be empty.
Application Packaging Option #
See Packaging Option: Choose between a standalone EXE or a bundle for distribution.
Build EXE for Excel #
See Build EXE for Excel: Specify whether to build for 32-bit, 64-bit, or universal compatibility.
