Modifying the settings for referenced files
Modifying the settings for referenced files
Any referenced file can be modified from the Explorer, including renaming, linking to a new location, clipping, and more.
To change the name of a referenced file in the current drawing
1 Do one of the following to choose Explore External References ():
On the ribbon, choose Tools > External References (in Explorer).
On the menu, choose Tools > Explorer > Explore External References.
On the Explorer toolbar, click the Explore External Reference tool.
Type exprefs and then press Enter.
2 Do one of the following:
Select the file, choose Edit > Rename, type a new name, and then press Enter.
Click the file name you want to change, type a new name, and then press Enter.
Right-click the file name you want to change, and from the shortcut menu, select Rename, type a new name, and then press Enter.
3 To complete the command and return to your drawing, close the window.
To change the name of a referenced file in the current drawing
1 Do one of the following to choose Explore External References ():
On the ribbon, choose Tools > External References (in Explorer).
On the menu, choose Tools > Explorer > Explore External References.
On the Explorer toolbar, click the Explore External Reference tool.
Type exprefs and then press Enter.
2 Do one of the following:
Select the file, choose Edit > Rename, type a new name, and then press Enter.
Click the file name you want to change, type a new name, and then press Enter.
Right-click the file name you want to change, and from the shortcut menu, select Rename, type a new name, and then press Enter.
3 To complete the command and return to your drawing, close the window.
To manage an externally referenced file
1 Do one of the following to choose Explore External References ():
On the ribbon, choose Tools > External References (in Explorer).
On the menu, choose Tools > Explorer > Explore External References.
On the Explorer toolbar, click the Explore External Reference tool.
Type exprefs and then press Enter.
2 Do one of the following:
Select a file in the list, choose Edit, then the desired option.
Right-click the desired file, and from the shortcut menu, select the desired option.
Click either the Image Manager tool () or the Xref Manager tool (
).
3 To complete the command and return to your drawing, close the window.
For more details about working with external references, see Working with external references.