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How to attach a file in autocad (xref) stored in the web

laura_gonzalezACPN6 — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:54:03 GMT

Is it possible to attach a dwg file that is stored online (using the xref command)? If I try to copy paste the link, I get an error saying "invalid file name" and in the "select reference file tab" I cannot browse the file path.

Re: How to attach a file in autocad (xref) stored in the web

VincentSheehan — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:01:52 GMT

Is the file stored on a cloud server or just on a website?

Re: How to attach a file in autocad (xref) stored in the web

pendean — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:59:30 GMT

@laura_gonzalezACPN6 wrote:

...copy paste the link, I get an error saying "invalid file name" and in the "select reference file tab" I cannot browse the file path.

if you only wish to include a link to a file on a website in your DWG file, HYPERLINK command would be worth exploring https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Adding-a-hyperlink-from-one-drawing-to-another.html#:~:text=Adding%20a%20hyperlink%20from%20one%20drawing%20to%20another%20or%20other%20external%20file

Re: How to attach a file in autocad (xref) stored in the web

laura_gonzalezACPN6 — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:46:19 GMT

It is a .dwg file stored on a cloud server, and I would like to attach it as an xref

Re: How to attach a file in autocad (xref) stored in the web

pendean — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:07:35 GMT

does the "cloud server" have a synced folder on your PC? If yes, you do it that way. That's built-into AutoCAD, like my OneDrive and DropBox are here

If no, find a way to get that feature on your PC first. Otherwise I'm not sure you'll find much of a solution.