LOCK is used to set a databank non-editable, so that the data inside cannot be changed, but only read. Per default, databanks are opened non-editable, unless you use OPEN<edit>. See also the inverse UNLOCK statement.

Syntax

lock databank;

Examples

lock mybank;

This locks mybank (sets it non-editable, provided that it is unlocked already).

Related statements

UNLOCK, OPEN