Password Tab (Security Options Dialog Box)

Adds a password to a drawing when the drawing is saved.

Password or Phrase to Open This Drawing

Adds, changes, or removes a password the next time the drawing is saved.

If you add or change the password, the Confirm Password dialog box is displayed. If you lose the password, it is not recoverable. Before you add a password, you should create a backup copy that is not protected with a password.

Encrypt Drawing Properties

Encrypts drawing properties, so a password is required to view them. Drawing properties are details that help you identify the drawing, including title, author, subject, keywords that identify the model, or other important information.

Current Encryption Type

Specifies the default encryption level supplied by your operating system, unless you choose an advanced level by clicking the Advanced Options button.

Advanced Options

Opens the Advanced Options dialog box, where you can choose an encryption provider and key length.

Digital Signature Tab (Security Options Dialog Box)

Adds a digital signature to a drawing when the drawing is saved.

Attach Digital Signatures After Saving Drawing

Attaches a digital signature to a drawing when the drawing is saved.

Select a Digital ID (Certificate)

Displays a list of digital IDs that you can use to sign files. Includes information about the organization or individual to whom the digital ID was issued, the digital ID vendor who issued the digital ID, and when the digital ID expires.

Signature Information

Provides a list of time services you can use to add a time stamp to your digital signature, the status of the time server connection, and a Comments area (to include information relevant to the digital signature or to the files you are signing).

Get Time Stamp From

Provides a list of time servers you can use to time stamp your digital signature.

NoteThe timesrvr.txt file contains the time servers that you can choose from.

Time Service Status

Displays the connection status (Successfully Contacted Time Server or Could Not Contact Time Server) of the time service.

Comment

Provides a place for comments about the digital signature or the files you are signing.