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                                 L_PROTECT()


Syntax:        L_PROTECT(<expC>,<expL>)


Purpose:       Changes the database header so it cannot be used
               outside of the application.


Arguments:     <expC> is the name of the database to protect.

               <expL> is a logical flag.
               If it is set to (.T.) the database will be protected.
               If it is set to (.F.) the database will be unprotected.


Returns:       Returns a logical (.T.) if successful a logical (.F.)
               if un-successful.


Usage:         Use this function to stop "hackers" from accessing your
               database through dBase or DOT.

               Please note that the database must be closed before
               issuing this function call.

Examples:      ? L_PROTECT("CLIENTS",.T.)       && Result .T.
               * CLIENTS database now protected

               ? L_PROTECT("CLIENTS",.F.)       && Result .T.
               * CLIENTS database now un-protected


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