Can sequence files be compiled for protection...

[Toedwy]

Hello,

I was wondering if a mechanism to protect private intellectual code within the Sequence File is available, such as creating a binary file of the sequence file.  We are delivering Sequence Files "owned" by my company but do not want the logic to be viewable to the customers.  Write now, anyone can copy the sequence file and open it up in Notepad!

For example, matlab scripts can be compiled and then cannot be opened via notepad or matlab to view the logic.

Thanks for any direction and advice,

matt

[RayFarmer]

Hi,

TestStand version 4.0 now saves the sequence files as binary as one of its save as options (can remember if this is the default setting).

Regards

Ray Farmer 

[James_Grey]

As of TestStand 3.5, you can password protect your sequence files.  Goto Edit>>Sequence File Properties>>Advanced>>Password Protection.  Select the Not Viewable option.

You don't need to change the file format, which is a 4.0 feature. No matter what the file format is set to, a locked non-viewable sequence file will be binary on disk.

[Toedwy]

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As of TestStand 3.5, you can password protect your sequence files.  Goto Edit>>Sequence File Properties>>Advanced>>Password Protection.  Select the Not Viewable option.

You don't need to change the file format, which is a 4.0 feature. No matter what the file format is set to, a locked non-viewable sequence file will be binary on disk.

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Thank you for the replies about 4.0 and 3.5.

If I recall correctly, I thought while enabling the "Password Protection/New Viewable" option with 3.5 you could still open up the sequence in notepad and view the information.

I will double check,.

Thanks again for the responses.

matt

[James_Grey]

In 3.5, a locked non-viewable file is binary.