To Connect to an External Library or a Catalog (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)
Click
Insert tab
Block panel
Library
.
Find
In the Library dialog box, select the main Library folder, and then right-click.
From the shortcut menu, choose Connect.
In the Open dialog box, select an external library, or a catalog (all files of the type .cfg).
Choose Open.
Note:
The existing library disappears from the current view.
To convert a Genius 12 library, use AMCVTLIB12.
Related Concepts
About Working With the Library (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)
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To Set Options in the Library for Inserting Drawing Files (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)
To Search for a File in the Library (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)
To Save a Drawing File to the Library (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)
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Related Reference
Commands for Working With External Drawing Files (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)