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Security Options Dialog Box
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Protect and Sign Drawings
Specifies security settings to be used when your drawing is saved.
Access Methods
Command entry: securityoptions
List of Options
The following options are displayed.
Password Tab (Security Options Dialog Box)
Adds a password to a drawing when the drawing is saved.
Password or Phrase to Open This Drawing
Adds, changes, or removes a password the next time the drawing is saved.
If you add or change the password, the
Confirm Password dialog box on page
1720 is displayed. If you lose the password, it is not recoverable. Before you add
a password, you should create a backup copy that is not protected with a
password.
Encrypt Drawing Properties
Encrypts drawing properties, so a password is required to view them. Drawing
properties are details that help you identify the drawing, including title, author,
subject, keywords that identify the model, or other important information.
Current Encryption Type Specifies the default encryption level supplied by
your operating system, unless you choose an advanced level by clicking the
Advanced Options button.
Advanced Options
Opens the
Advanced Options dialog box on page 1721, where you can choose
an encryption provider and key length.
Digital Signature Tab (Security Options Dialog Box)
Adds a digital signature to a drawing when the drawing is saved.
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