"Abe" wrote in message
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Thanks for the replies.. but I meant, the problem is that the sliding
part is on the OUTSIDE. The broomsticks, dowels, locking bars won't
work.
Well, geez. Thanks for wasting our time.

Get the door fixed first.

Some brands have the sliding portion the outside. Pella for one. They also
have a locking mechanism that allows the door to be partially opened, about
6" or so.