Check that correct version of Excel is available prior to
Encoder using it
Increase range of circumstances allowing movement of hidden
cells
Allow additional functions using range precedents
containing hidden cells
Improve flexibility of permitted parameters to a function
with hidden precedents
September 2009
Version 2.2 released
Beta version that reads Excel 2007-format files (.xlsx,
.xlsm) available
Multiple encoding options for network authorization
Suppress repeated password requests when multiple
spreadsheets are open
July 2009
Version 2.1 released
Allow use of Client with 64-bit operating systems
Improve Client recalculation speed with hidden data
Improved handling of cells that are unable to be
encrypted
March 2009
Version 2.0 released
Audit facility that will check for integrity of encrypted
formulas
Option to hide data display values
Option to encrypt data cells
Network authorization control (requires Network
Authorization Server)
Improved handling of Excel4 macro sheets
Improved encryption algorithm
Version 1 compatibility mode
Updated user interface, improved color-coding on Advanced
screen viewer
Default user global options in configuration file
November 2008
Version 1.5 released
Improve include/exclude encoding of ranges
Allow save and load of Advanced settings for a particular
spreadsheet
Fully allow for Excel shared formulas
July 2008
Version 1.4 released
Selection of ranges to include or exclude from
encoding
Visual display of cells to be encoded on Advanced
screen
Permit encoding of template files
Place encoding notification in File>Properties>Comments
January 2008
Version 1.3 released
Simultaneous release of ExcelSentry Personal Version
1.3 , which is provided free for
non-commercial use (encoded spreadsheets can only be used on Encoder PC)
Permit easier operation by user with limited folder access
rights (e.g. standard user under Vista)
Various user interface improvements, including more useful
display of cell contents on Advanced screen
Allow encoding of worksheets that are already password-protected
Operates correctly with Excel 2007 (provided spreadsheet to be encoded is
compatible with Excel 2003)
Improved handling of multiple open
spreadsheets (Version 1.2.1)
July 2007
Version 1.2 released
New formula encryption option that allows "structural"
updates to be made to the encoded spreadsheet, including:
movement of precedent data cells
movement of encrypted formulas
inserts and deletes of columns and rows
Updated license management, making it easier to activate
licenses on remote PCs
Improved handling of some less common formula constructions
March 2007
Version 1.1 released
Automatic unlocking of data cells for fully-locked
workbook
