password protect python script

Question

Hey everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck password protecting a python script in a toolbox they've made.  I can right click on a model and select the Set Password, but this option is grayed out for my script.  Any suggestions?  By the way, I'm using Arc 10 with SP1.

Brandon

ChrisFox3 · Answer

What is in quotes below can be found near the bottom of the linked page.  Does this make any sense???

Brandon"

Brandon,

Check out the following help topic. This should accomplish what you are looking for:

http://help.arcgis.com/en/arcgisdesktop/10.0/help/index.html#/Embedding_scripts_and_password_protecting_tools/005700000017000000/

ChrisMathers · Answer

That would probably cut off the toolbox from being able to get to the folder. Your best bet would be to find how to store the code inside the toolbox.

BrandonMoore1 · Answer

I personally have no issues with sharing my code, I've done so on numerous occasions both with my toolsets and through the esri forums.  Problem becomes is the funding agency supporting my work requires all products to be protected in some manner, either through and encryption or password protection.  Although neither of these are foolproof, it makes it much more tedious for the average person to go in and alter the code.  I wonder if encrypting the folder containing the scripts would work or if it would still need the encryption key to run the python code.

Brandon