Modify xref path

[rkmcswain]

Yes, I know it's a free program
Yes, I know this isn't the wishlist

...but, having the ability to set xref paths would be nice.

(Yes, I know it won't save it.)

Case in point: We have a couple of non-CAD users browsing through some archived drawings (using DWG TrueView) - all they know to do is double-click a DWG file.

The xref paths saved in these drawings don't even exist any more. So the drawing opens and 3/4 of it is missing due to unloaded xrefs. I suppose they could figure out the path and name from the text that prints the name of the missing xref in the drawing, but there is still no way to "reload" the missing xrefs - short of finding them all and putting them in the same directory as the main drawing -or- adding their path to the support file search path. --- and then closing and reopening the drawing. Both more difficult.

Ok, stepping down from the soapbox....

[Mike.Perry]

Hi R.K. McSwain

Is the above a "soapbox" ( your words ) moment OR is it a DWG Trueview Wish List item request ie Should this thread be moved to here ( DWG Trueview Wish List forum ).

Thanks, Mike

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[rkmcswain]

Should this thread be moved to here DWG Trueview Wish List forum

Either way is fine with me. I didn't realize they were taking wishes for free products...

[Mike.Perry]

Either way is fine with me. I didn't realize they were taking wishes for free products...

Hi R.K. McSwain

Done.

Thread moved from the DWG Trueview Wish List forum to this one.

Thanks, Mike

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