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External reference (xref)

A reference to an external drawing file that allows strategic use for site-specific detail libraries and reusable block libraries, though uncontrolled paths can make collaboration fragile.

Used in courses

  • AutoCAD Proficiency Prep I and II
  • Intermediate CAD Drafting and Documentation - Dimensioning, Tolerancing, and Plotting

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