-XREF command

Attaches and detaches DWG files.

Alias: -XR

Description

Controls DWG drawing files that are attached to the current drawing (short for "external reference").

Options within the command

? to list external references: List the names and paths of attached drawings, if any, and their status.

Attach: Opens Select File to Attach dialog box to select a DWG file to attach.

Overlay: Opens Select File to Overlay dialog box to select a DWG file to overlay.

Bind: Copy the contents of the attached drawing to the current drawing as entities or as a block, depending on the value of BINDTYPE system variable:

Detach: Remove attached drawings.

Path: Changes the path (drive and folder) to the source DWG file, should the original path no longer point to the file.

Reload: Reload the attached drawing, after its contents have changed.

Unload: Hide the attached drawing from view, but keep it attached.