SPD Workflow - Update a hidden/read only field

Hi there,
I have a list with a hidden/read only field (ie Status). So the user cannot update this field using the form or datasheet ...etc.
I have an SPD workflow that I was hoping would modify the value of the Status field. But it appears as though the option to modify it is not available as long as it is hidden and/or read-only. Aka, the field doesn't show up in the list of fields
to modify for the "Set field on current item" action.
I was hoping to avoid importing this into a visual studio project and adding in code, which I believe would do the trick; so are there any solutions that I can do within SPD itself?
Thanks in advance.

Hi Eirc,
as i understand you question you want to update hidden filed from workflow ?
solution 1 when workflow started it change field read only to false and after completing workflow
change it again true. by code.
Solution 2 Use javascript to make the field read only on presentation.
http://sputility.codeplex.com/ check this lib that might help you to manage readonly field on runtime
Solution 3 : you achieve by setting column level permission

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