Question : Convert/Compile Excel Sheets to Portable EXE

Hi All,

I have a lot of excel sheets that containt formula and macros. They are
distributed among different departments who enter the data and send
them back to me for collating all the data into a report. The problem
is : the users frequently meddle with the formula and macros. I've
tried to password protect the cells/macors, however it becomes an issue
when there is a need to change the formula range or macro to include
more columns, ranges etc. I then have to send them the password and
they will then modify the the formula to suit their needs.

Also, the files run into large ones (usually greater than 100MB) at
times.

I would like to know if there is a way we can compile the xls sheet/
workbook into an exe so that it would be more secure and also compress
the xls sheets. I know of the commercial xls compiler(DoneEx XCell
Compiler). I will greatly appreciate if someone would/could point out
the source to a similar program.

Looking forward to your respones.
Regds

N.B.: Frankly I'm not sure how many points I should assign to this question, because it could be a question without a solution, however, basis my understanding, I am giving it 300 points.

Answer : Convert/Compile Excel Sheets to Portable EXE

Hi byundt &  patrickab,

Thank you for your responses. Checked the first (comment)link from byundt. Will explore further and also the link given by patrickb. My IT dept. says they have an issue with .NET or Java being used at the user level computer systems. Funny what an IT company policies are at times.

Well thanks anyways, will keep exploring...
regds.