Display full version of the post: I want to protect my files

wtlone
21.04.2013, 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.

John Connor
22.04.2013, 00:13
Buy a program called DWGLock.  That's the only way you can protect your drawing.  Any other way can be circumvented.

Imad Habash
22.04.2013, 08:02
it sounds XREFS may help you..

John Connor
22.04.2013, 11:48
Using xrefs won't prevent someone from editing the drawing.

heinsite
22.04.2013, 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).Dave

John Connor
22.04.2013, 13:23
That only works IF the people he is sending the file to do NOT require DWG files.

heinsite
22.04.2013, 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.Dave.

John Connor
22.04.2013, 15:31
I guess we'll have to wait and see his response.