COMBINE XREF IN ONE FILE

[joanne_velasquez]

I have several xref drawings I want to combine. I edited some of them per file/ change layer properties, but once I xref to new file to combine (for sending) I have to redo all changes on the properties thru the (vp) layer settings per paper space layout. Is there a much faster way to do this?

[ennujozlagam]

save to another file and bind the xrefs before sending?

[3wood]

You can use Layer States Manager to Export the layer settings as a *.las file, then Import it in the new master file.

[Valentin_CAD]

@joanne_velasquez ,

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@joanne_velasquez wrote:

I have several xref drawings I want to combine. I edited some of them per file/ change layer properties, but once I xref to new file to combine (for sending) I have to redo all changes on the properties thru the (vp) layer settings per paper space layout. Is there a much faster way to do this?

Look into the VISRETAIN variable:

• Modified Xref layers do not update in the host drawing when the Xref is reloaded in AutoCAD

This video may provide an understanding:

• Power of the Triad—Effectively Manage Xref and Xref Layer Property Overrides in AutoCAD (VIDEO)

Also, consider using the eTRANSMIT command when sending files:

• ETRANSMIT (Command)
• Have You Tried: Package Drawings for Transmittal