Making a File Read-Only

The Read Only command makes the active source window read-only. When you choose this command, the window cannot be altered.

This command is useful when you are viewing a program and don t want to accidentally make any changes to the window.

{bmc bm4.MRB}        To make a source window read-only

  1.  Activate the window.

  2.  From the Edit menu, choose Read Only.

To deactivate the command, choose it again.

A check mark next to the Read Only menu item and the word READ in the status bar at the bottom of the screen indicate that the source file is read-only.