DFE input rule file (*.SDFEI) can be locked to prevent any
modifications from users.
The purpose of the input file encryption is to keep a uniform set of rules throughout
without tweaking them for certain application once the input setup is done by a
designated person. Locked DFE input file can be used to verify a PCB design and only
tweaked by the designated person.
Setup DFE Environment
To use the DFE input setup lock, you need to enable the Use Input
File Lock checkbox in the PollEx - DFE
Environment dialog.
Figure 1.
Lock Input File
Figure 2.
In the PollEx-DFE Input dialog, click
Lock.
Note: If the DFE input file is not saved, you are asked to save the file before
setting a password.
Enter the chosen password in the Password and Confirm boxes, and then click
OK.
Unlock Input File
When you load a locked DFE input file, you will get a warning message of The selected
file is encrypted.Figure 3.
To unlock the DFE input file, you need to click
Unlock.
Figure 4.
Enter the password, and then click OK.
To lock the DFE input file again, please refer to the Lock Input File
section.
