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676 | Chapter 23 Reference Other Drawing Files (Xrefs)
When xref-dependent named objects are merged into a drawing through
binding, you can use them the same way you use the drawing’s own named
objects. After you bind an xref-dependent named object, AutoCAD removes
the vertical bar character ( | ) from the name and replaces it with two dollar
signs ($$) separated by a number (usually zero): for example, the referenced
layer, STAIR|STEEL, becomes STAIR$0$STEEL. You can then use the
RENAME
command to change STAIR$0$STEEL to STEEL.
To bind xref-dependent named objects to the current drawing
1 From the Modify menu, choose Object ➤ External Reference ➤ Bind.
2 In the Xbind dialog box, click the plus (+) sign next to an external
reference.
The five types of named object definitions (Block, Dimstyle, Layer, Line-
type, and Textstyle) are listed.
3 Click the plus (+) sign of one of the definition types.
The names of the definition table entries are listed.
4 Select a named object definition and then choose Add.
The named object definition is listed under Definitions to Bind.
5 If necessary, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6 Choose OK.
Command line
XBIND
To change the names of layers, dimension styles, and other named objects
1 From the Format menu, choose Rename.
2 In the Rename dialog box, select the named object type and then the item
you want to rename.
3 Enter the new name in the Rename To box below the old name.
4 Choose Rename To and choose OK.
Command line
RENAME
Archive Drawings That Contain External
References (Bind)
When you archive final drawings that contain xrefs, you have two choices:
■ Store the xref drawings along with the final drawing
■ Bind the xref drawings to the final drawing