How to load an XREF to my drawing in AutoCAD Mobile?

[cad.bimVX8B4]

Hello there

Can I load an XREF to my drawing? that help me to see the difference between them

thanks for your help

@cad.bimVX8B4 
Topic Title has been changed for better findability by @joaquim.moral Original Post: XREF

[BaraaAlkhalaf · Accepted solution]

Hi @cad.bimVX8B4 🙂

Welcome to AutoCAD Mobile Forum.

To add image, dwg, or PDF file as Xref, kindly type Xref on the command line in AutoCAD Mobile app and then select the file that you want.

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[cad.bimVX8B4]

Thanks for your support 

[jenniferAJPHQ]

Hi,

When I look for the .pdf files they are not shown in the folder. Can I not attached pdf files as xrefs? The only file shown are images, jpeg etc

Thanks!

[jenniferAJPHQ]

Hi,

When I try to load my xref's  in the mobile app that are PDF's they are not shown in the folder. The only options are jpeg or other image files. Can I not use PDF files as xrefs?

Thanks!

[wimag_arq]

The Autocad Mobile doesn t load refx files working in Drobox. We placed all files in de same folder. We maded absolut xref files. Always appear in xref bottom a red ! Into a yelow triangle, and it isn t work at touch mode in the tablet. What can we do?

[shahaast555]

To load an XREF into your drawing in AutoCAD Mobile, please follow the below steps:

1. Open your drawing in AutoCAD Mobile.

2. Tap on the "Insert" icon on the bottom menu.

3. Select "XREF" from the insert options.

4. Choose the location of your XREF file from the options provided.

5. Select the XREF file you want to load and tap on "Open".

6. You will be prompted to specify the insertion point for the XREF. Choose the desired location and tap on "OK".

7. The XREF will be loaded into your drawing.

8. You can then use the "XREF" command to manage the properties of the XREF, such as its visibility, layer properties, and insertion point.

Note: The steps to load an XREF in AutoCAD Mobile may vary slightly depending on the version of the software you are using....Read More  

[marian_bunea]

Your answer is not related with the problem. The drawing have the xref's attached, can be seen on desktop but when you try to open from Mobile, no xref