Issue
Modifying protection status of Vista 4.2x database objects
Environment
Vista Workstation 4.2.X
Cause
Vista allows you to enable protection of database objects which restricts your ability to change the object or delete it. Protected database objects are displayed with grey text and unprotected objects are displayed in black text. While the majority of protected objects are those created by the system there are times when a user has elected to make an object protected.
Resolution
The method used to enable protection is:
- Right click on the object and selecting "Authority"
- Inside the "Authority" dialog box is a check box labeled "Protected database object"
- Check this box and select OK. You will see no change in the Vista Workstation.
- To make the change go into effect, refresh the display by pressing F5 or right clicking and selecting "Refresh"
