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This section provides access to some utility workbooks that have been developed to analyse and check the current settings within your workstation environment and if those settings are compatible with the workbooks developed by XLAutomation.

Security and Macro Test - Standard (Not Digitally Signed)

The most common problem when running workbooks with Macros are the security settings in place on the workstation. The following workbooks have been developed to analyse your existing settings and then provide assistance in setting the Macro security to the correct level for the workbook you have purchased from XLAutomation.

Depending on the type of workbook supplied it may be Digitally Signed, if it is Digitally Signed then download this workbook  Security and Macro Test.xls

Once it is downloaded to your workstation open the workbook. If your workstation environment is correctly configured you will see the following dialog box.

Macro Security Test

Almost all Excel Workbooks developed by XLAutomation will contain Macros. If you have not received a workbook from XLAutomation previously then the following dialog box will be displayed.

Enable Macro Dialog

If you select "Enable Macros" the workbook will open and the Macros will function. If you select Disable then the application will not operate as designed.

If you do not see either of these dialog boxes after opening the workbook then you may need to adjust your security settings. You should see the following worksheet instructions displayed which will point you back to this support page and the known solutions to macro security problems.

Security Macro tes no macros

If none of the instructions and tips help resolve the problem then please contact our support team via Contact Us.

Security and Macro Test - Digitally Signed

The most common problem when running workbooks with Macros are the security settings in place on the workstation. The following workbooks have been developed to analyse your existing settings and then provide assistance in setting the Macro security to the correct level for the workbook you have purchased from XLAutomation.

Depending on the type of workbook supplied it may be Digitally Signed, if it is Digitally Signed then download this workbook Security and Macro Test Digitally Signed.xls

Once it is downloaded to your workstation open the workbook. If your workstation environment is correctly configured you will see the following dialog box.

Macro Security test

Almost all Excel Workbooks developed by XLAutomation will contain Macros. If you have not received a workbook from XLAutomation previously then the following dialog box will be displayed.

Digitally Signed Dialog

If you tick the option to Always Trust this Publisher and then select Enable...you will never be presented with the Enable Macros dialog box again for an XLAutomation Workbook that has been digitally signed. If you select Disable then the application will not operate as designed.

If you do not see either of these dialog boxes after opening the workbook then you may need to adjust your security settings. You should see the following worksheet instructions displayed which will point you back to this support page and the known solutions to macro security problems.

Security Macro Test

If none of the instructions and tips help resolve the problem then please contact our support team via Contact Us.