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The steps to follow to complete the unlock is as follows:

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1. Open the unlocked file and click 'Enable Content' on the warning:

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/50495755/94193731-9e2e0b80-fea8-11ea-818f-45ac9ac7b80e.png)

2. Click 'OK' on the following pop-up:

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/50495755/94193790-b56cf900-fea8-11ea-8f73-2b27378b1e3d.png)

3. Open Visual Basic from the Developer toolbar:

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/50495755/94193894-d59cb800-fea8-11ea-9cc6-6a88008a853e.png)

4. Open VBAProject Propeties under Tools:

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/50495755/94193982-f5cc7700-fea8-11ea-8dad-9d0ccb3cf921.png)

5. Navigate to the Protection tab and enter a new password (a one character password is fine, as we will be removing it again straight away). Click 'OK'.

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/50495755/94194050-0ed52800-fea9-11ea-9cf9-315a1a0fc7fc.png)

6. Head back in to VBAProject Properties > Protection tab, and de-select the 'Lock project for viewing' checkbox and clear any passwords in the boxes below. Click 'OK'.

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/50495755/94194130-2dd3ba00-fea9-11ea-8518-0d0158cd50c6.png)

7. The modules will now be unlocked and you can save the document without having to repeat these steps.

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/50495755/94194188-40e68a00-fea9-11ea-9f1d-77ea49010a4b.png)

__Note to developers:__ If you're willing to take on the challenge of automating these steps (preferably without user input mimicking...) you are welcome to contribute!

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# How to use

1. Add your files via the Add Button button
1. Optional: Edit options via the Options button
1. Click 'Unlock!'
1. Your files will be saved to your home folder (Documents for Windows) in the folder named 'craXcel'

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# Installation

1. Download the latest release's craXcel.zip
1. Unzip to a folder of your choice
1. Run craXcel.exe

Or...

Build it from source!

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# Contributing

- Open issues
- Fork
- Pull

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