Can not open read only file

[fixit7]

I have a blank .sh file that I use. I don't want to edit it, just save it to another name.

I added the read only attribute.

chmod 044 blank.sh

But then I can not use geany to open the file.

[pavlos_kairis]

A read only file should be chmod 444 blank.sh

[fixit7]

Thanks my friend. You solved a long standing problem.