Is it possible to save *.dwg file as read only?

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by John, Nov 12, 2004.

  1. John

    John Guest

    Greetings:

    I am wondering if it is possible to save a *.DWG file as read-only, so
    it makes harder to alter the contents of the drawing. Something like
    Acrobat security options allowing people printing, marking it up but
    not able to modify it in anyway without a pwd.

    Thanks for your time and help.
     
    John, Nov 12, 2004
    #1
  2. John

    Paul Turvill Guest

    Setting the Read Only attribute in Windows is about as good as doing nothing
    at all. Even if the recipient doesn't know how to set it back to Read-Write,
    all (s)he has to do is to load the file in AutoCAD, edit it and then SAVEAS
    to a different filename or location. About the only way to "protect" a .dwg
    file will be found here:

    http://www.cadlock.com
    ___
     
    Paul Turvill, Nov 12, 2004
    #2
  3. John

    John Guest

    Thank you, Paul, for your help.

    I will give cadlock a shot.
     
    John, Nov 15, 2004
    #3
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. Absolute fastest way to save and read data from text file (or binary file...)

  2. Save and make read-only

  3. Q: Possible to make softincluded cds.lib entries read only?

  4. Req help : macro to save current read-only model to "Work" area with drawing

  5. Is it possible to lock *.dwg file as read only with password?

  6. Why is it possible to save a drawing that is Read-Only??

  7. Possible? From Windows Explore, to open AutoCAD DWG file Read Only?

  8. Opening a Dwg as Read Only via SCR file?

Loading...