Graphics Programs Reference
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FIGURE 14.9
The Xref-1 and
Xref-2 files with
the units updated
Importing Named Elements from xrefs
Chapter 5, “Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks,” discussed how layers, blocks, linetypes, and
text styles—called named elements— are imported along with a file that is inserted into another
file. Xref files don't import named elements. You can, however, review their names and use a
special command to import the ones you want to use in the current file.
SAVING XREF LAYER SETTINGS
You can set the Visretain system variable to 1 to force AutoCAD to remember layer settings of
Xref files.
AutoCAD renames named elements from Xref files by giving them the prefix of the filename
from which they come. For example, the Wall layer in the Floor1 file is called Floor1|WALL in the
Xref-1 file; the Toilet block is called Floor1|TOILET. You can't draw on the layer Floor1|WALL,
nor can you insert Floor1|TOILET, but you can view Xref layers in the Layers palette, and you can
view Xref blocks by using the Insert Block dialog box.
 
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