Introduction to AutoCAD 2024: A Modern Perspective

Chapter 17

Working with External References

Chapter Objectives

• Reference an external drawing

• Use attachment versus overlay attachment types

• Control the path stored with an xref

• Load and unload xrefs

• Bind an xref

• Edit xrefs

• Attach raster images

• Control the brightness and contrast of a raster image

• Use DWF underlays

• Use DGN underlays

• Use PDF underlays

• Use point cloud references

• Use coordination model references

• Create a transmittal set of drawings

Introduction

Rapidly produced, high-quality drawings are the objective of any drafter or designer. When changes are made to a design, drawings must be updated to reflect the changes. Opening and editing each drawing affected by a change can be a time-consuming process. AutoCAD can help with ...