Defer automatic updates to drawings

1. With a drawing open, click Tools tab Options panel Document Settings .
2. On the Drawing tab of the Document Settings dialog box, select the Defer Updates check box.
3. Click OK to close the Document Settings dialog box.

Tip: To enable automatic updates in a drawing, clear the Defer Updates check box on the Drawing tab of the Document Settings dialog box.

Defer automatic updates before opening a drawing

1. Click Open.

2. Locate and select a drawing file.
3. Click Options.
4. Select Defer Updates in the File Open Options dialog box.
5. Click OK.