Topic: Attach External Reference Dialogue Box

[MSTG007]

Dumb question, Is there a variable to just have AutoCAD Attach an Xref without showing the "Attach External Reference" Box (Where you have to click OK Button) to attach it?

[Rob...]

How would you like to go about attaching it?

[Matt__W]

Use "-xref" to use the command line and bypass the dialog box.

[mjfarrell]

turn off file and command dialog boxes

cmddia=0

filedia=0

[MSTG007]

I usually just use the "XA" Command. then browse for the file. (I did not know if I could just do that without the box and hitting the OK button. Its no bid deal, I was just doing what I do to much.... ask to much. lol.

[ronjonp]

You can also drag n drop with the right mouse button.

[MSTG007]

Ok. that is the most coolest easiest way I have ever seen. I never knew that. That my friend is sweet.

[ronjonp]

Ok. that is the most coolest easiest way I have ever seen. I never knew that. That my friend is sweet.

  The only downside is you cannot attach multiple files at once like this.

[MSTG007]

Just another little thing I found out, When it brings it in, it seems that its an ATTACHMENT not OVERLAY.

[ronjonp]

That is strange that it does not honor the XREFTYPE variable. 

[MSTG007]

Still not the end of the world if it does not change. Just need to be aware of it. Still quicker than the other ways....