- Xrefs are versatile and easy to use for different DWG types, whether they contain a single object or a complete design.
- Updates to the external drawing appear automatically in the host drawing when the drawing is opened, and notification of updates is provided during the host drawing session.
- You can apply labels to objects within an xref.
- All the content of the reference drawing is displayed, such as a parcel layout, or existing ground surface contained in a base drawing.
- Corridor data is accessible inside an xref. When you create a sections drawing, you can use an xref to bring in the corridor drawing and a data reference to bring in the required alignment.
- Xrefs can be used with either data shortcuts or Autodesk Vault.
- In Vault, an xref DWG is automatically checked into the project along with the DWG that includes the xref. You can check out the xref DWG independently. When Vault is installed, the Xref Manager in Autodesk Civil 3D also shows the Vault status icons for each DWG.