xref attach layer settings in sheet

[torner]

Here's what my setup is:

I have a Base.dwg where I xref-Attach a Proposed.dwg file into. I changed the Color=gray and Plot Style=Existing of the Proposed xref in the Base. Visretain=1.

I now create a Sheet.dwg and xref Base into it (and Proposed comes along too). The settings for Proposed are not what I have set in the Base file, they are what's in the original Proposed file.

Can I get these settings to come through? I cannot go into the original Proposed file and change settings.

C3D2012  W7

[BrianHailey · Accepted solution]

This is how I would handle it:

[torner]

Brian,

I thought of this after my post. Your example and video is exactly what I need. I need to remember the additional "check off" in the Restore options. I am going to export the Layer State so that it's easy for others to find as well.

Thanks!

[DaveM]

Brian,

What software did you use to create that video. that is a great teaching tool for this website.

[BrianHailey]

It's called Chronicle and it's currently a free program from Autodesk. 

You can find it HERE.

[DaveM]

Thanks