Script to unlock all layers

Hi there,
I'm a little useless when it comes to scripting but I need a self-contained script that simply unlocks all the layers in a current document.
I'm using a script that batch exports a folder to RTF (batch_convert.jsxbin) but it's having a few problems with locked layers. Luckily, it allows you to run a script on each document it opens before it exports. If I had a script that would simply unlock all the layers first I reckon it could do the job nicely.
Thanks,
Dan

I didn't take a look at your posted link but if it is an exported binary then you may be out of look… Check and contact the original author…
Edit. OK, I think I see your direction now… Shut up mark u is still a muppet… sorry

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