Bind, Detach, Change Path, Reload or Unload by picking xrefs in the drawing.
Keyboard Command: XrfPikToo
- Bind: Binds a selected Xref, which makes it a permanent part of the drawing and becomes a block insert. Simply select the Xref in the drawing to bind it, you do not need to know the XRef name. If you accidentally select a block insert, the program will warn you.
- Detach: Detaches a selected Xref, which removes it from the drawing. Simply select the Xref in the drawing to detach it, you do not need to know the XRef name.
- Path: Used to change the path and/or drawing references to the selected xref. You will be prompted to select a file from a standard file selection dialog. You may choose the same drawing located in a different drive/path, or select a completely different drawing. After returning to the drawing, the new referenced drawing will appear as the xref insert Keep in mind that if the drawing name changes, the Xref name stays the same.
- Reload: Reload xreferenced drawing by picking. Simply choose the xref you wish to reload, AutoCAD will then update the xref's displayed based on their current status on the disk, which may have changed with other users on a network or multiple sessions on the same screen.
- Unload: Unload an xreferenced drawing by picking. AutoCAD will retain the xref position information making it easy to reload.