Change file read only property.

[Dan_T]

Can the read only property of a file, eg a word doc, be changed by code?

Many thanks

Dan.

 

[ghudson]

Use the SetAttr Statement.

This will set the file to Read-Only...

SetAttr "C:\Temp\Test.doc", vbReadOnly

This will remove the Read-Only attribute...

SetAttr "C:\Temp\Test.doc", vbNormal

Check out the Access help files for the SetAttr Statement for more info and the other arguments.

 

[Dan_T]

Thank you very much. That's exactly what I was looking for a pointer to the correct statement or method and you have done just that.

Cheers

Dan