Xref to DWG Association (dependency)

[CMC]

Hello All!

Is it possible to open a known Xref DWG and see what DWGs are using it as an Xref? This is basically the reverse of opening a DWG and looking at the External Xref dependencies. I want to open the Xref/DWG and see a list of all DWGs that use this particular file as an Xref.

Thinking that this would probably have to be done using a macro/script, but perhaps there's a feature within 2012 for which I'm unaware?

Thanks in advance!

Clint

[cadtag]

use the Standalone ReferenceManager utlity installed with Acad.

[CMC]

Thanks for the quick reply.

The Reference Manager is a great tool for seeing what Xrefs are assigned/associated with a given DWG, but I'm looking to do the inverse of this.

Example:

Currently the Reference Manager shows that Xrefs X, Y & Z are assigned to DWG "A". I'm looking to find what drawings (such as "A" et al) specifically use Xref "X".

Clint

[reikajapan]

Do this with Design Center, Search function, use the drop down list 'Look for' and pick Xrefs, then pick a location to search, finally type in the name of the file in the 'search fr the name'' area.

[jpaulsen]

Thanks reikajapan. That is a very useful tip.