Protecting an AutoCAD 2006 drawing from editing

[jessdorion]

Hello

Would someone be able to help me protect an autocad drawing from editing. In 2002 it was easy but 2006 seems to not have the protection button. I want to be able to email my drawing in AutoCAD format but not give the receipients access to edit or modify the drawing.

Please Help

Jessica

 

[TCARPENTER]

Hi Jessica,

Can you create DWF files for your client/contractor - they're smaller and can't be edited?

HTH
Todd

 

[jessdorion]

Hi Todd

If I create DWF files doesn't the receipient need to have a dwf viewer or can they open them in AutoCAD?

Thanks for the Response

Jessica

 

[TCARPENTER]

Hi Jessica,

Yes, they will need a dwf viewer but it is a free download from Autodesk. There used to be a way to view them in AutoCAD and I thought you just inserted them as an OLE object, but I can't seem to remember how to do this.

HTH
Todd

 

[jessdorion]

Hello Todd

Thanks for your input it worked which makes my life much easier

Have a great day
Jessica