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Attach Drawing References (Xrefs)
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To attach or overlay an xref using DesignCenter

  1. Click Tools menu Palettes DesignCenter.At the Command prompt, enter adcclose.
  2. In the content area or in the Search dialog box, locate the DWG reference you want to attach or overlay.
  3. Right-click. Drag the DWG reference into the open drawing.
  4. Release the right-pointing device button. Click Attach as Xref.
  5. In the External Reference dialog box, under Reference Type, select Attachment or Overlay.
  6. Enter values for Insertion Point, Scale, and Rotation, or select Specify On-Screen to use the pointing device.
  7. Click OK.

    You can also attach an xref by dragging or by clicking Attach as Xref on the shortcut menu.

  8. Click OK.
 Toolbar: Standard 
 Command entry: ADCENTER