YUNOVA · AutoCAD
Module 12: Working efficiently
External references (Xrefs)
Key points
- An Xref links another drawing file without copying its contents.
- Changes in the referenced file appear when the host drawing reloads.
- Use Attach or Overlay and manage links in the External References palette.
Quick select, groups and the properties palette
Key points
- Quick Select picks objects by type and property values across a drawing.
- Groups keep related objects selectable together while staying editable.
- The Properties palette edits layer, colour and size of selected objects at once.
Drawing templates (DWT) and standards
Key points
- A DWT template stores layers, styles, units and title blocks for new drawings.
- Starting from a template keeps every drawing consistent with office standards.
- CAD standards tools can check a drawing against a standards file.
Sheet Set Manager
Key points
- The Sheet Set Manager organises layouts from many drawings as one set.
- Sheet numbers and titles can update automatically in title blocks.
- A whole sheet set can be published or plotted in one step.