Command: XREF
The Xref command opens the External References section of the Drawing Explorer dialog box.
The Drawing Explorer - External References dialog allows to:
- Attach a drawing as an external reference (
). - Detach an external reference (
). - Reload an external reference (
). - Unload an external reference (
). - Bind an external reference (
). - Insert an external reference (
). - Modify the attachment type: Attach or Overlay.
- Modify the Saved Path of an xref.
- Modify the Found Path of an overlay.
To detach external references
- Select the xref(s) you want to detach.
Press and hold the Ctrl key to select multiple xrefs or to unselect a selected xref. - Click the Detach Xref tool button () on the Details toolbar.
The selected xref(s) are detached. You are not prompted to confirm the detachment.
To unload external references
Do one of the following:
- Click the Loaded column of a loaded Xref.
- Select the Xref(s), then either click the Unload Xref tool button () on the Details toolbar or click the Loaded column of one of the selected Xrefs.
To reload external references
Do one of the following:
- Click the Loaded column of an unloaded Xref.
- Select the Xref(s), then either click the Reload Xref tool button () on the Details toolbar or click the Loaded column of one of the selected Xrefs.
