xref bind function grey out

[Anonymous]

I right click the xref but the bind option is grey out. Any ideas to bind the xref? Thanks

[rkmcswain]

Could be a variety of things. Start here:

• Unable to bind an XREF in AutoCAD
• Unable to detach or bind xrefs in AutoCAD

[john.vellek]

HI @Anonymous,

What kind of file is being xreferenced or attached?  If the format is an image or PDF, then you will not be able to bind the information.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I am checking back to see if my post or @rkmcswain's helped you with your problem. Please mark a post or posts as accepted solutions if they resolved the issue or give me a bit more detail on this issue so we can continue to work towards getting this solved.

Please hit the Accept as Solution button if a post or posts solves your issue or answers your question.

[marc.khalil]

I have same problem. The linked file is CAD. I can detach it, but I can't bind it.

[pendean]

Open the two links posted here and try the solutions https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/xref-bind-function-grey-out/m-p/7658821#M913676

[jasonmin77]

Hello John,

I'm sure you are trying to help but most of people would know if they are refing pdf or image. Try to be mote diligent when answering someone else's questions. It's cad I am sure. Let's not just answer from your perspective view immediately.

[RFrenetteREPZ2]

I had the same issue. It was caused by the Xref being modified, and I was able to bind after reloading the XRef.