Workbook Password

Hi All,
I need to have password protected for my Workbooks .I opened the WB. and then in >WB settings,
checked on Pwd Protected, and gave a Pwd...Now on the WB, if i click on Chart, Filter, or Information, it gives a POP UP as Protected WorkSheet The sheet is Unavailable
But i want this password pop up to be asked in the following:
1) When i am saving the WB to a view.
2) When i close the WB and open it later,, i shud nt be able to change or save anything
3) I have to set the password to all the workbooks,
Please suggest what is to be done..
Thanks and Regards

Password-Protect Workbook :
If you select this indicator, the BEx Analyzer password-protects all the sheets in your workbook against any changes you make with BEx Analyzer functions. When you attempt to change your workbook by inserting a design item, for example, the BEx Analyzer requests the password you specified here. The BEx Analyzer only accepts the changes if you enter the correct password.
When the BEx Analyzer protects your workbook, you can still navigate in analysis mode, but you cannot enter data. Cells that are not locked with cell protection are not protected. Activate Enable Cell Protection in the Analysis Grid properties to protect the cells in the analysis grid as well.
The workbook protection in the BEx Analyzer is similar to Microsoft Excelu2019s workbook protection (Tools
-> Protection). However, you cannot navigate in your query if you protect your workbook using the Microsoft Excel protection.
If the Protect Workbook indicator is selected, the Password and Confirm Password fields are activated. Enter a password in the Password field, and re-enter the same password in the Confirm Password field.
In design mode, worksheets are protected by default to prevent you from unintentionally deleting design items. Temporarily disable sheet protection (Tools -> Protection -> Unprotect Sheet on Microsoft Excelu2019s menu) or switch to analysis mode before formatting your workbook.
What ever you want is not possible using this option

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www.gmayor.com

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