Drawing security options

The SECURITYOPTIONS command allows you to protect your drawings with a password. Password protected drawings cannot be opened without entering the password first.

Setting the password

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Choose Security Options... in the File | Drawing Utilities menu.
    • Execute the SECURITYOPTIONS command.

    The Security options dialog box opens.

  2. Type the password in the Enter Password field.

  3. Choose a crypt provider from the Crypt Provider list.

  4. Set the Key Length to 40, 48 or 56.

  5. Click the OK button or press Enter.

    The Security options dialog box closes.

    The Password dialog opens.

  6. Type the password in the Confirm Password field.

  7. Click the OK button or press Enter.

    The password is defined.

Removing the password

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Choose Security Options... in the File | Drawing Utilities menu.
    • Execute the SECURITYOPTIONS command.
  2. The Security options dialog box opens.

  3. Empty the Enter Password field.

  4. Click the OK button or press Enter.

    A message box appears to confirm that the password is removed.

  5. Click the OK button or press Enter to close the message box.