ABSTRACT
As with any other files which are composed of data, AutoCAD drawings can be sent by email as attachments. If a problem of security of the drawings is involved, they can be encapsulated with a password as the drawings are saved prior to being attached in an email. To encrypt a drawing with a password, click Tools in the Save Drawing As dialog and from the popup list which appears click Security Options . . . (Fig. 21.1). Then in the Security Options dialog which appears (Fig. 21.2) enter a password in the Password or phrase to open this drawing field, followed by a click on the OK button. The drawing then cannot be opened until the password
attempt is made to open the drawing by the person receiving the email.
