xref's and layerstatus

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by MRL, Aug 12, 2003.

  1. MRL

    MRL Guest

    Hello,

    I'm curious about XREF's
    Normally i put the xref on layer '0' or a layer that is unlocked.

    Sometimes i put it on a locked layer.
    But when i reload the xref an internal error occures.
    (i don't remember which error)

    Can i put a xref on any layer?
    Which layerstatus is important for a xref?
    Are there any other things that is forbidden?


    Martin
     
    MRL, Aug 12, 2003
    #1
  2. MRL

    Dave Alexander Guest

    Xref's are like nested blocks.
    The safest thing to do is attach to a specific layer that is used for
    nothing else and make sure that layer is always on , thawed and set to plot.

    Dave Alexander
     
    Dave Alexander, Aug 13, 2003
    #2
  3. MRL

    John Burrill Guest

    There's no restriction regaurding the layer you can insert an xref on.
    If your xref is giving you errors then you need to edit the file you
    referenced in, check it for illegal symbol names (rename dialog is good for
    this) and audit for corruption. A nice healthy purge would be refreshing,
    too.
    CAD naked
    John
     
    John Burrill, Aug 14, 2003
    #3
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