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OPEN (Command)

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Intermediate

Opens an existing drawing file.

Summary

The Select File dialog box (a standard file selection dialog box) is displayed.

When FILEDIA is set to 0 (zero), OPEN displays a Command prompt.

You can open and load a portion of a drawing, including geometry on a specific view or layer. In the Select File dialog box, click the arrow next to Open and choose Partial Open or Partial Open Read-Only to display the Partial Open dialog box. (Not applicable to AutoCAD LT.)

NoteIf the drawing you open contains macros, the AutoCAD Macro Virus Protection dialog box is displayed. (Not applicable to AutoCAD LT.)

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