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PROTECT

 
PROTECT is used to set LIF file passwords under HP BASIC and file attributes under HTBasic.
 
A special form of PROTECT is used by HTBasic to change file attributes. The syntax is:
 
PROTECT file-specifier, protect-code
 
where protect-code is a string containing zero or more of the following characters:
 
Character
Meaning
(none)
no protection
R
Read-only: File cannot be written or deleted.
S
System file: This attribute usually has no meaning.
H
Hidden: File will not be listed by CAT.
 
If a character is not included, that attribute is cleared. If the string is blank, all attributes are cleared. For example:
 
PROTECT "FILE1","R"