To Synchronize a Reference Object

Synchronizing a data reference brings in any changes made to its source object.

When a drawing contains references to data shortcuts, the icon is displayed at the bottom-right side of the window:

Data references are synchronized automatically when the drawing is opened. Otherwise, flags appear in the Prospector tree and the status bar of the drawing window when a reference object is out of date.

When references become out of date with the data shortcuts, the icon displays a message prompting you to synchronize the references. Additionally, in the Prospector tree, the icon is displayed next to reference objects that need to be synchronized.

1. In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, expand the drawing node. Expand the object collection (for example, Surfaces).
2. Right-click the out-of-date reference object. Click Synchronize.
   Note: The Synchronize menu item is displayed only for reference objects that are out of date.