> i read somewhere before that .mix is something like .zip file...
> so is it possible to lock .mix file so like use cannot view it without correct pwd or simmiliar ?

No, otherwise the game wouldn't be able to use them either.

> 2. what does "local mix database.dat xcc lmd" actually does in mix file (itz purpose)?

It stores the names of (custom) files in that mix.

Olaf van der Spek

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