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    Posted: 21.Apr.2013 at 15:43
HI everyone,
    I have drawn a drawing, but i have to copy it to others. But i want others can't modify this(but they can see it and print it).how to do ?


Notice: I need copy dwg files to others.
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Buy a program called DWGLock.  That's the only way you can protect your drawing.  Any other way can be circumvented.
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it sounds XREFS may help you..
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22.Apr.2013 at 11:48
Using xrefs won't prevent someone from editing the drawing.
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Points: 640 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22.Apr.2013 at 12:35
You can also plot the drawing in either PDF or a DWF format.  Both can be extensively reviewed by others (including layer examinations) using free programs (Adobe Reader & Autodesk Design Review).

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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22.Apr.2013 at 13:23
That only works IF the people he is sending the file to do NOT require DWG files.
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Points: 640 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22.Apr.2013 at 14:37
Exactly.  But the way I read the OPs question he wants to send drawing files that the receivers can see but not modify.  That's exactly what DWF files are for.

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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22.Apr.2013 at 15:31
I guess we'll have to wait and see his response.
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