Open Reference Files Dialog Box

When external references are nested, opens a selected drawing reference (xref) in a new window.

XOPEN (Command) Find

The Open Reference Files dialog box, displays a reference tree showing all nested xrefs. The source file for the selected xref opens in a separate drawing window, where you can edit, save, and then close the drawing.

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Reference Name

Displays a reference tree of all nested xrefs for a specified reference.

Highlight Selected Reference

Highlights the selected xrefs in the drawing area.

Preview

Displays a preview of the selected reference.

Zoom To...

Temporarily closes the Open Reference Files dialog box and zooms the view in the drawing area to the selected reference. Press Enter to redisplay the dialog box.

Open

Opens the source file for the selected reference in a separate window.