Prevent users from editing forms

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Dave - 03 Mar 2006 15:32 GMT

Hello;

Is there an easy way to prevent users from being able to enter Design mode
and edit a form when they open it? I want to guarantee that my forms'
integrity will be maintained when deployed.

Thanks,
Dave

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S.Y.M. Wong-A-Ton - 04 Mar 2006 16:10 GMT

Go to "Tools > Form Options..." and check "Enable protection" on the
"General" tab.
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Dave - 06 Mar 2006 14:56 GMT

This does not work. Enabling protection only causes a popup when someone
tries to open the form in Design mode notifying them that it "belongs" to
someone else. After clicking OK, they are allowed in to make changes. The
InfoPath Help files point this out also, and it is not good enough.

Does anyone know a REAL way to stop users from editing forms?

Thanks,
Dave

> Go to "Tools > Form Options..." and check "Enable protection" on the
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Greg Collins [InfoPath MVP] - 01 Apr 2006 01:45 GMT

If someone has access to the XSN they can always edit it by right-clicking and choosing Design.

I don't know of any sure-fire way to prevent modifying a form template.

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> Go to "Tools > Form Options..." and check "Enable protection" on the
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