2011

Summary
When you attach a DWF or DWFx file as an underlay, you link that referenced
file to the current drawing. Any changes to the referenced file are displayed
in the current drawing when it is opened or reloaded.
NOTE If you plan to access DWF or DWFx files from the Vault client server, the
Vault file open dialog box supersedes the Select DWF File dialog box. Access to
the Vault client server is only available to Autodesk Subscription customers.
List of Prompts
The following prompts are displayed.
TIP You can drag a DWF file onto the drawing window to start the DWFATTACH
command.
Path to DWF File to Attach Enters the full path name to the DWF underlay
file. The file name can include up to 255 characters and contain letters, digits,
spaces, and any special characters not used by Microsoft Windows or this
program.
Entering a tilde (~) displays the Select DWF File dialog box (a
standard file
selection dialog box
).
To avoid errors when entering a file name, it is recommended that you specify
both the DWF file and path as follows:
path name\filename.dgn
or
“path name\filename.dgn”
If you enter a valid DWF file name without a file extension, the program adds
the extension and searches for the file.
Enter Name of Sheet or ? Enter a sheet name. For a list of sheets, enter ?.
Enter Sheet(s) to list <*> Lists the sheets available in the DWF file in a separate
text window.
Insertion Point Specifies the insertion point for the selected DWF file.
Scale Factor Specifies the scale factor of the selected DWF underlay and the
scale factor units.
If
INSUNITS is set to “unitless” or if the underlay does not contain resolution
information, the scale factor becomes the underlay width in AutoCAD units.
If INSUNITS has a value such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, or feet, and
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