How to change xref file name without open drawings.?

[mohamedahsaan126]

Dear All,

I have lots of drawings with 8 xref file. 

Now unfortunately i have to rename some xref files.

If i changed name, must change path with the new name.

Is there any option to do quickly, without opening each drawings.?

Sample:

BEFORE

Folder_1\map

Folder_2\map

NOW

Folder_1\map          ................This one OK

Folder_1\map_2       .................This one making problems

Thanks in Advance

[vinodkl]

Hi,

First rename the xref files and then use the reference manager to change the path of the xref. The Reference manager can be accessed by click on the windows key and then expand the AutoCAD version and then click on the Reference manager. 

[imadHabash]

Hi,

>> Is there any option to do quickly, without opening each drawings.?

Yes you can do that by Reference manager , you can get more information Here . 

[mohamedahsaan126]

Thank you guys,

I have tried Referencing Manger. it's only for changing the path with the same name.

There are no option to change the xref name.

[pendean]

Reread the first reply you got and it's first sentence on how to start the process https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/how-to-change-xref-file-name-without-open-drawings/m-p/...

[mohamedahsaan126]

Thank you for your effort.

I have tried again. same result. 

Reference Manager is asking only the path of Xref (..\Folder Name) ,Not asking Xref files name(..\folder_1\Map1).

May be i am going wrong way. Please guide me.  

[cheryl.buck · Accepted solution]

Hi @mohamedahsaan126,

It sounds like you need to change the file name of existing Xrefs in your drawing and are trying to update the reference with the new name without having to open each drawing. 

The reference manager is able to update a reference to a new path, or new drawing as long as the file name is the same as the existing reference. I have not found an option for updating an existing reference with a new name outside the Xref manager in the drawing itself. 

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Please click the Accept Solution button for any posts that resolve the issue or answer your question.

All the best,

[pendean · Accepted solution]

You are correct, it only deals with pathing. My mistake.

You will need to customize with LISP, something like this
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/visual-lisp-autolisp-and-general/xref-lisp-rename/td-p/6401212
https://www.cadtutor.net/forum/topic/33669-changing-quotreference-namequot-to-match-xref-file-name/
https://jtbworld.com/autocad-xrefrename-lsp

HTH

[mohamedahsaan126]

Thank you dear @cheryl.buck  You got my point. Actually it was very nice explanation  of my problem very clearly.

I have a big problem with language, I'm really sorry for that.

And Thank you Mr. @pendean 

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/visual-lisp-autolisp-and-general/xref-lisp-rename/td-p/6401212
https://www.cadtutor.net/forum/topic/33669-changing-quotreference-namequot-to-match-xref-file-name/
https://jtbworld.com/autocad-xrefrename-lsp

here i couldn't find any link for LISP file, I don't understand that code also.

Please can you guide me.

[cheryl.buck]

Hi @mohamedahsaan126,

You are quite welcome, you did great!

It may be helpful to post in the AutoCAD Customizations forums. The members there are more familiar with LISP and other scripts. 

I hope you are able to find a custom solution quickly!

All the best, 

Cheryl Buck 

[mohamedahsaan126]

Thank you so much for all,

But unfortunately i have complete that work manually 😃. I'll try here AutoCAD Customizations .

[pioneermak]

Use this lisp.  It is going to save me tons of time.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoCAD/comments/9r65ab/mass_edit_xref_locations_and_names_on_multiple/