External references, or xrefs, are files brought into AutoCAD drawings as attachments or overlays. The option to overlay or attach an xref is available under the Reference Type section of the Attach ...

The floor plan of a complex building project may actually be a composite of several AutoCAD files that are linked together as external references to the current drawing. This enables parts of a ...

External references (xrefs) are vital to capitalize on the power of AutoCAD. Those of you who've never investigated the xref command should ask yourselves the following questions. If you answered yes ...