External References Palette

Quick Reference

See Also

Attach and Detach Referenced Drawings

Access Methods

Button

Ribbon: Insert tab

Reference panel

External References

Menu: Insert

External ReferencesNot available in menus in the current workspace

Toolbar: Reference

Command entry: externalreferences

Summary

The External References palette organizes, displays, and manages referenced files, such as DWG files (xrefs), DWF, DWFx, PDF, or DGN underlays, and raster images.

Only DWG, DWF, DWFx, PDF, and raster image files can be opened directly from the External References palette.

The External References palette contains several buttons, and is split into two panes. The upper pane, called the File References Pane, can display file references in a list or in a tree structure. Shortcut menus and function keys provide options for working with the files. The lower pane, called the Details / Preview Pane, can display properties for the selected file references or it can display a thumbnail preview of the selected file reference.

NoteWhen using the External References palette, it is recommended that you turn on the Auto-hide feature or anchor the palette. The palette will then hide automatically when you move the cursor away from the palette.

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