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Troubles opening files that are being used as xrefs in other drawings

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staber383
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Troubles opening files that are being used as xrefs in other drawings

I've recently run into a problem that involves xrefs.  Basically, I cannot open files that are being xrefed in other drawings when those drawings are currently open.  AutoCAD Architecture will only allow me to open the xrefed file as a read-only version.  For example:

 

I have 1ST FLOOR PLAN (drawing file) xrefed into A-201.00 FIRST FLOOR PLAN (sheet file).  If one of my team members has the sheet file open with the drawing file loaded, then AutoCAD will only let me open the drawing file as a read-only file.  But if my team member has the sheet file open with the drawing file unloaded, then I can open the drawing file without any problems.

 

I have never had this type of problem with xrefs before and so I'm wondering if it's an AutoCAD Architecture 2012 bug.  Anyone else run into this problem?

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ToanDN
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XLOADCTL = 2

XEDIT = 1

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staber383
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Thanks, I'll try that.  I'm assuming that each person will need to set up these parameters on their workstation...

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