Encrypt File and Save as String

Make sure pfEncryptor is started and you are on the main form.

See Encryption Definition Form for a description of the various fields on the form.

WARNING: Do not output the contents of a very large file to an encrypted string. This can cause Out of Memory errors that will cause pfEncryptor to fail.

In the Encrypt portion of the main form:

  • Click Encrypt File to identify this as a file encryption.
  • Select the type of encryption to use: AES or TDES or DES.
  • Specify the Key and IV to use for this encryption.
    • If you have some previously saved key and IV combination that you wish to use:
      • Click Load Key/IV From File button.
      • Select the folder and file containing the key you wish to use and press the Open button.
    • If you want to generate a new random key, click the Generate Random Key/IV button.
      • You will see strings of random characters in the Key and IV fields.
    • If you know the key you wish to use, you can type the key and IV directly to the Key and IV fields on the Encryption Definition Form.
  • (Optional) If you are using a new key you plan to use in the future for other encryptions:
    • Click the Save Key/IV To File button.
    • Specify the folder and file name using the Save File Dialog that shows.
    • Click the Save button.
  • Specify the file to be encrypted.
    • Click the Source Button to show a File Open Dialog.
  • Select Save Encrypted Output to String option button to save output to a string.
  • Leave the Encrypted Output text box empty.
    • The encrypted text resulting from the Encrypt operation will be placed in this field..
  • Click the Encrypt Button.
  • The encrypted output will be displayed in the Encrypted Output field.
    • (Optional) You can use the Output Button to show the encrypted data in a larger popup text box.
  • (Optional) Click the Save button to save the Encryption Definition to a file.
    • To use this saved Encryption Definition at some later time, use the Load button to open and load the saved definition to the Encrypt form.
    • See Open Saved Encryption Definition for information rerunning a previously defined encryption.
  • (Optional) Click the New button to clear the Encryption Definition Form and start a new definition.