Comments on: Quickly Redirect XREF Paths

By: Mike B.

Mike B. — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:07:52 +0000

How is this different than opening each file and re-attaching the xref? If you use REDIR you still need to open each file and browse to the new location of the xref then paste the path. It would be nice if you could REDIR or re-attach the xref without opening each ACAD drawingS.

By: Bill Fane

Bill Fane — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:38:06 +0000

The little-known PROJECTNAME system variable can also be very useful when XREF links get broken. Check out
http://www.cadalyst.com/cad/autocad/who-knew-about-autocad-projects-learning-curve-autocad-tutorial-6380

By: JGA

JGA — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:32:01 +0000

Thanks, that’s an excellent tip

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:22:55 +0000

Unfortunately REDIR is another command not in LT!

By: Roland Orzabal

Roland Orzabal — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:17:06 +0000

Thanks for this Tip! Very easy and useful and clearly stated the instructions

By: Auric

Auric — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:46:59 +0000

Great! Solved a huge problem. I have a project with hundreds of drawings all in xrefs. We just saved many hours and money!

By: Architectural Technologist – Autocad and Xrefs

Architectural Technologist – Autocad and Xrefs — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:23:42 +0000

[...] have had this problem of broken xref links before when an engineer sends a load of drawings over, The lazy drafter has a good answer to this, its worth a read and follow up, to gain at least 1/2 hour solid [...]

By: klies

klies — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:32:21 +0000

thx…very helpful. easier than xref manager

By: Josh Jones

Josh Jones — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:54:43 +0000

Thanks. I agree! It is much easier.

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CadKicks.com — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:22:59 +0000

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