create a file with no edit behavior?

[Chris Burton]

Is there a way to create a file to send out, referenced (?), that has no edit behavior? I have received/imported dwg files that have had the Union command performed on them prior to them being sent out. When I import one of these files and click on the item(s) in it, it says there is no edit behavior. I'd like to be able to do this to a Vectorworks file.

[Pat Stanford]

That is not currently an option for VW. This has been discussed multiple times in various ways.

 

For a less editable version, you are probably best sending PDF. Using external software you can lock the PDF to prevent editing and even printing.

 

If you have to send a VW file, the most secure version would be to convert everything to lines. But if you have a combination of some Top/Plan and some 3D in the file you will have problems keeping it looking the same as the original.

 

My recommendation is that you look in the Wish forum and either upvote an existing wish for this or add a new thread with this as your wish.

[Chris Burton]

Thanks Pat.

 

much obliged,

Chris