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List View
The listed information includes the reference name, status, file size, file type,
creation date and saved path.
Reference Name The reference name column always displays the current
drawing as the first entry, followed by additional attached files that are listed
in the order they were attached.
Status The status of the referenced file:
■ Loaded - The referenced file is currently attached to the drawing.
■ Unloaded - The referenced file is marked to be unloaded from the drawing.
■ Not Found - The referenced file is no longer exists in the valid search paths.
■ Unresolved - The referenced file cannot be read.
■ Orphaned - The referenced file is attached to another file that has an
Unresolved status.
■ Unreferenced - The referenced file is removed by either the delete or erase
tool instead of detach.
Size The size of the attached file reference.
Type The file type of the referenced file. Drawing (Xref) files display as
attachments or overlays, raster images show their file format; and DWF, DWFx,
DGN, and PDF underlays are listed as their respective file types.
Date The date when the referenced file was created or last saved.
Saved Path Displays the path that is saved with the drawing when the
referenced file is attached.
Tree View
The top level of the tree view always shows the current drawing. Referenced
files appear at the next level. Referenced files that contain their own nested
file references can be opened to show deeper levels. When making selections
in tree view, only one file reference can be selected at a time.
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