Changing the path for external references

If the file associated with an external reference is moved to a different directory or renamed, the program displays a message indicating that it cannot load the external reference. You can reestablish the link to the file by changing the path for the external reference.

To change the external reference path

Advanced experience level

  1. Do one of the following:
  2. In the prompt box, choose Path.
  3. Type the name of the external reference whose path you want to change.
  4. Type the new path, and then press Enter.

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Attaching external references

Detaching external references

Inserting and binding external references to drawings

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