Locking all files in a folder.

I've my photos currently in a dated folders - I'd like to be able to lock them all at the same time.
I've experimented with locking the top level folder, but, unlike Windows, which asked me if I wanted to lock sub-folders/anything in them, this just seemed to do the top level. Individual files didn't seem to be locked.
I've done a bit of a search & LockMeBaby ( http://soramimi-works.net/software.shtml ) seems to do what I want it to. Is it what i need, or is it possible from within Snow Leopard to (easily!) lock files in multiple folders all at the same time.
Also, if I do lock the folders will it be like Windows in that I can still add files to the folders - it just grumbles when I either delete them or try to re-save them after editing.

Emmadw wrote:
I've my photos currently in a dated folders - I'd like to be able to lock them all at the same time.
I've experimented with locking the top level folder, but, unlike Windows, which asked me if I wanted to lock sub-folders/anything in them, this just seemed to do the top level. Individual files didn't seem to be locked.
I've done a bit of a search & LockMeBaby ( http://soramimi-works.net/software.shtml ) seems to do what I want it to. Is it what i need, or is it possible from within Snow Leopard to (easily!) lock files in multiple folders all at the same time.
there is no built in tool for this but you can easily make one. this is esy to do from terminal. the following terminal command will lock everything inside a given folder
chflags -R uchg /path/to/folder
and this one will unlock everything
chflags -R nouchg /path/to/folder
you can automate this if you wish. you can make a service using automator which will be in the right click menu in finder and lock everything recursively.
Also, if I do lock the folders will it be like Windows in that I can still add files to the folders - it just grumbles when I either delete them or try to re-save them after editing.
no, if you lock a folder you won't be able to add anything to it while it's locked.

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Locking all files within a folder.

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Hello! The script did exactly what I wanted... thanks! It locked all the files and folders in my iTunes Music folder.
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border: 1px solid #000000;
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overflow: auto;"
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