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Open files Read-Only from the command line

Thread starter dciadmin
Start date Aug 15, 2002

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Aug 15, 2002

dciadmin

Mechanical

Hi,

Is it possible to open a drawing file up read-only using the command line or script (AutoCad 2002)? I can choose read-only when using the dialog box but we often will use just the command line. Is there a specific command or variable to set before performing the open?