AutoCAD: Reference Manager

Learn how to use the AutoCAD Reference Manager to keep track of file dependencies. Find out how to repair, replace, and export drawing reference data, including XREF links.

Introduction

• Use the power of Reference Manager to track all file dependencies
• What you should know
• Use the exercise files
• The new AutoCAD 2019 interface

1. The AutoCAD Reference Manager

• The Reference Manager
• Compare the Reference Manager to the External References palette

2. Work with the Reference Manager

• Add drawings
• Display XREF links
• Check XREF links

3. Work with Drawing Information

• Display drawing information
• Type column
• Status column
• Filename column
• Reference Name column
• Saved Path column
• Found Path column
• Host Drawing column
• Host Version column

4. Work on a Project with Broken Reference Paths

• Load the drawings
• Check the host drawing reference paths
• Repair broken and applying new reference paths
• Check the project reference paths after repair

5. Utilize Find and Replace

• Find reference path drawings
• Replace and apply reference path drawings
• Check reference paths

6. Export Reports

• Generate a reference drawing report
• Export to known file types

Conclusion

• Next steps