Double-click rs5ksrcptc.exe . It will typically ask if you want to "Add the ability to configure routine source protection." Select Yes .
If you lose your sk.dat file or the specific source key password, you may be permanently locked out of your own code. Always keep a secure backup of these files separate from your project.
You generally do not need a third-party download for this file, as it is often already on your system or available through official Rockwell channels: rs5ksrcptc.exe download
You must link to or create a sk.dat file (source key file). This file acts as the "key" to unlock your code later.
Open Logix Designer, go to the Tools menu, select Security , and click Configure Source Protection . Double-click rs5ksrcptc
If you cannot run the executable, some users enable the tool by creating a registry entry at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Rockwell Software\RSLogix 5000\ProtectedRoutine\PtcRoutine with a DWORD value of 1 .
You can download the latest tools by searching for "Studio 5000 Tools" on the Rockwell PCDC . How to Use the Source Protection Tool Always keep a secure backup of these files
If you have your original installation disk or folder, navigate to: \RSLogix5000\ENU\Tools\Source Protection Tool\RS5KSrcPtc.exe .
Select the routines or AOIs you wish to secure and choose Protect . You can choose to allow others to "view" the logic without editing or hide it entirely. Important Precautions