Protect Method

Protects the data.

Syntax

[VB.NET]
Public Sub Protect()

[C#]
public void Protect();

Remarks

This method protects the specified data.

The following optional properties are applicable:

• DataDescription
• Overwrite
• Password
• PromptTitle
• PromptUser

Input and Output Properties

The component will determine the source and destination of the input and output based on which properties are set.

The order in which the input properties are checked is as follows:

• SetInputStream
• InputFile
• InputMessage

When a valid source is found the search stops. The order in which the output properties are checked is as follows:

• SetOutputStream
• OutputFile
• OutputMessage: The output data is written to this property if no other destination is specified.