how do i write protect a .dwg?

[kevin_downing]

how do i write protect a .dwg?

[wispoxy]

Right click on .DWG file, go to properties. Select Read Only. Anyone can make a copy of the file and write on it anyway.

I use Vault Professional from Autodesk.

[Kent1Cooper]

[There are quite a few other threads on these Forums asking the same thing.  A Search for terms like "write protect" or "lock drawing" or similar things will give you a lot to plow through, if you want to know all the considerations, options and their limitations, etc.]

[BeKirra]

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@kevin_downing wrote:

how do i write protect a .dwg?

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In general, AutoCAD provides an option of password protection to DWG files.

"Securityoptions" is the command and you may have a look for details in the HELP.

However, some said that it is a low level protection. You may convert your drawings to PDF, for instance, if you have serious concerns about the security for the contents of your drawings.

[pendean]

Elaborate please: do you want to lock the file on your own PC, on your company's server, or lock it for when you send it out to someone else outside of your organization?

[toluoye]

How do I write protect a .dwg file in cases of file transfer to other persons outside your company?

[pendean]

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@toluoye wrote:

How do I write protect a .dwg file in cases of file transfer to other persons outside your company?

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None.

Nada.

Zip.

You share = they get. It's that simple. All the silly tricks you read on the web can be overcome if you do the same search again as the recipient of those silly-tricks files.

Contact your legal counsel then review your contracts with all recipients for all of your protections-needs, also consider paying for electronically signed files to send.

HTH