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I want to protect my files

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Topic: I want to protect my files
Posted By: wtlone
Subject: I want to protect my files
Date 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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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 22.Apr.2013 at 00:13
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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Posted By: Imad Habash
Date Posted: 22.Apr.2013 at 08:02

it sounds XREFS may help you..

Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 22.Apr.2013 at 11:48
Using xrefs won't prevent someone from editing the drawing.


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Posted By: heinsite
Date 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).

Dave


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Hawaii District Engineer
Kona International Airport
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Posted By: John Connor
Date 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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Posted By: heinsite
Date 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.

Dave.

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Dave Hein, P.E.
Hawaii District Engineer
Kona International Airport
AutoCAD Certified Professional
Autodesk Expert Elite

Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 22.Apr.2013 at 15:31
I guess we'll have to wait and see his response.


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