-XBIND (Command)

Binds one or more definitions of named objects in an xref to the current drawing.

The xref-dependent named objects you specify are added to your drawing. You can manipulate them as you would any other named object. The vertical bar character ( | ) from each xref-dependent named object is replaced with a number (usually 0) between two dollar signs ($).

The following prompts are displayed.

Symbol type to bind

Specifies which types of symbol to bind to the drawing. Choices include

• Block. If you apply XBIND to a block, any block, dimension style, layer, linetype, or text style that is referenced by objects in the block is also bound. If the block contains an xref, XBIND binds that xref and all its dependent named objects.
• Dimstyle.
• Layer. If you specify a layer whose associated linetype is not CONTINUOUS, XBIND also binds the referenced linetype.
• Linetype.
• Style.

Depending on the option, you are prompted for a xref-dependent named object (symbol) such as a block, dimension style, layer, linetype, or text style.

Dependent symbol name(s)

Enter a name list or * to bind all xref-dependent named objects (symbols) from that definition table.

The name you specify must be the full name, including the vertical bar character ( | ).