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Protecting an excel file

           Summary: Protecting an excel file
           Product: POI
           Version: unspecified
          Platform: Other
        OS/Version: Windows NT/2K
            Status: NEW
          Severity: Normal
          Priority: Other
         Component: HSSF
        AssignedTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
        ReportedBy: [EMAIL PROTECTED]


I wanted to generate a protected excel files in which only a few fields will 
be editable. Howerver on reading the FAQ on the HSSF I find it is not possible 
to protect the sheet because MS encrpyts the file, but fields can be  locked.
  To circumvent this problem, I am using an blank excel file which is 
protected, and using my program I am creating a copy of this file first and 
then inserting values into this newly created file using POI. I find that I can 
acheive the desired results.
  Since I plan to extensively use this, has any one used these technique 
before, and encountered any issuses.

Regards,
Vikranth

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