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    REFPATHTYPE (System Variable)

    Controls whether reference files are attached using full, relative or no paths when they are first attached to a host drawing file.

    Type:Integer
    Saved in:Registry
    Initial value:1

    Value

    Description

    0

    Uses no path as default

    1

    Uses relative path as default

    2

    Uses full path as default

    Note: This system variable has no effect on references that are already attached to the host drawing.

    Related Concepts

    • About Attaching and Detaching Referenced Drawings (Xrefs)

    Related Reference

    • Commands for Editing External References
    • Commands for Working With External References

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