Detaching external references

To remove an external reference from your drawing, you must detach the reference file. Deleting the external reference does not remove elements such as layers and linetypes added to the current drawing.

To detach an external reference

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1. Do one of the following:
• Choose Tools > External Reference.
• On the Tools toolbar, click the External Reference tool ().
• Type xref and then press Enter.
2. In the prompt box, choose Detach.
3. Type the name of the external reference you want to detach from the drawing, and then press Enter.

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