MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

To Enable File Protection

  1. Select File > Settings > Configuration > Configuration Variables .

    The Configuration Variables dialog opens.



  2. In the Category list box, select Protection.

    The File Protection configuration definitions are displayed.

  3. Select the definition to edit, then click Edit.

    The Edit Configuration Variable dialog opens.

  4. With the Edit Mode set to Overwrite, replace the 0 in the New Value field with the desired file protection value.
    File Protection values Description
    0 Disables file protection (default)
    1 Enables password or certificate protection
    2 Enables password protection
    3 Enables certification protection

    The value also changes in the Expansion field and the OK button becomes active.

  5. Click OK.

    The Configuration Variables dialog displays.

  6. Click OK.

    The Alert box opens.

  7. Click Yes to save the configuration changes.

    The configuration change does not take effect until you completely exit and then re-start the product.

    Note: MS_PROTECTION_ENABLE replaces the old MS_PROTECTION_ENCRYPT.