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assign the same drive alias to the server, such as ProjectMaps, you can specify
the location of the attached drawings by this drive alias.
AutoCAD Map 3D provides a default drive alias called C. To store drawings
in a location other than drive C, create a drive alias for the location.
NOTE To attach a geospatial feature source to the current drawing and bring in
its features, use Data Connect. See
Overview of Bringing In GIS Features (page
305). Geospatial connections do not require drive aliases.
See also:
Overview of Attaching Drawings (page 154)
Overview of Bringing in Drawing Data From DWG Files (page 351)
Modifying Attached Drawing Settings (page 163)
NOTE To attach a geospatial feature source to the current drawing and bring in
its features, use Data Connect. See
Overview of Bringing In GIS Features (page
305). Geospatial connections do not require drive aliases.
To create a drive alias
1 In the Tool-based Ribbon Workspace, click Home tab Data panel
Define Drawing Set.
2 In the Define/Modify Drawing Set dialog box, click Attach.
3 In the Select Drawings to Attach dialog box, click .
4 In the
Drive Alias Administration dialog box (page 1928), type a name for
the alias.
The name must use only alphanumeric characters (including hyphen
and underscore), contain no spaces or colons, and start with a character.
NOTE If you are creating a drive alias for a drawing with an undefined alias,
type that alias name exactly.
5 Specify a path for the new alias.
6 Click Add.
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