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Reference type:
Overlay
(as opposed to "Attachment" type)
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Prevents the xref from tagging along as a nested xref when the host drawing is referenced by another file.
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Best method is to choose this type when you initially attach the reference
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If you forget and attach it as an "Attachment" type reference, you can change it afterward in the Xref
Manager.
File path type:
No Path
– Preferred or if necessary can use Relative (which is "partially specified
folder path that assumes the current drive letter or folder of the host drawing") Full path is only allowed when
a reference to another project is required.
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Best method is to choose this type of attachment when you initially overlay the reference
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Helps to prevents loss of xref data when drawing is moved to a different location (examples: record\out or
outside BL)
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Prevents drawing from accidentally reading the xref from an unintended location.
Binding of References
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Unless otherwise instructed to by a client, NEVER bind any external reference (xref) into other files. Doing so
generates a large MESS of un-needed information that is difficult to manage on the working drawing and the
workflow downstream. Please coordinate within your department on the need. If in question, use E-transmit and
let the recipient manage the packaged data as they require.
+ TEMPLATES
Template drawing files can be found in the following
location:
F:\CADD\Templates\ARCH
> > >
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