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Set Paths for Temporary Xref File Copies
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To set the file path for xref copies

  1. Click Tools menu Options.At the Command prompt, enter options.
  2. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, select the Temporary External Reference File Location folder.

    The expanded tree view displays the path where copies of xref files are placed. If no path is specified, the temporary copies are placed in the location specified by Temporary Drawing File Location.

  3. Edit the path by selecting it and entering a new path.
  4. Click OK (or Apply) to set the path.