topic Re: XREF Layers in AutoCAD Forum

XREF Layers

Anonymous — Wed, 01 May 2019 19:34:10 GMT

Hi,

I am having issues at the moment with xref files in my current project. When loaded in, all layers are greyed/faded and not visible in the model space. The red circle denotes area where xref should be showing up. I'v tried entering XDWGFADECTL and setting to 0 in both the current drawing and the xref drawing but nothing is happening.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please see attached image.

Ryan

Re: XREF Layers

pendean — Wed, 01 May 2019 19:43:54 GMT

Your screenshot is listing UNRECONCILED LAYERS: why not resolve that problem first in your top file, then click on the ALL option in that LAYER command pop-up Filters section and see what is actually going on with your XREF layers.

Here is a tutorial about the topic http://cadablog.blogspot.com/2015/01/dont-ignore-unreconciled-layers-they.html

Re: XREF Layers

Anonymous — Wed, 01 May 2019 20:19:20 GMT

Thanks for the response, I'v tried this and still not working. I even reconciled all the layers and still no result.

Re: XREF Layers

imadHabash — Thu, 02 May 2019 07:09:10 GMT

Hi,

>> When loaded in, all layers are greyed/faded

if do you mean in the Layer Proprieties Manager then this is Normal ... this is the way how attached xref layers will appear .

>> and not visible in the model space.

if you start a new empty CAD drawing and attached that xref ... does it appear or what ? if yes .. then get back and check your layer status .

Regards,

Re: XREF Layers

ian.mag — Thu, 02 May 2019 07:52:32 GMT

Hey @Anonymous

You can adjust the display of of your xref as follows:

Go to options (either by using the right click shortcut menu or the the application menu)
Display tab (bottom right corner)
The scale ranges -90 to 90; -90 less faded and 90 very faded

Re: XREF Layers

RobDraw — Thu, 02 May 2019 11:41:17 GMT

There are a number of reasons for this to be happening. Post the drawing and the XREF to illuminate all doubt and guessing.