References Key-in Format
Many of the references key-ins take a "file-spec," which can be the file name or the logical name of the reference. The "file-spec" format can be a series of file names separated by the "->" delimiter, where the series of file names represent the path to a nested reference. For example, "ref1.dgn->ref2.dgn->ref3.dgn->ref4.dgn" represents the path to a nested reference (ref4.dgn). Additionally, you may use "all" or "*" to signify all attached references.
Example 1: To turn off "level 1" in the reference ref1.dgn.
reference levels off level 1 ref1.dgn;selview 1
Example 2: To turn off "level 1" in the nested reference ref2.dgn.
reference levels off level 1 ref1.dgn->ref2.dgn;selview 1
Following key-ins can use the delimiters to represent the path to nested file names:
- REFERENCE ACTIVATE <file-spec>
- REFERENCE EXCHANGE <reference_file_name>
- REFERENCE DISPLAY ON|OFF|TOGGLE <file_spec>
- REFERENCE SNAP ON|OFF|TOGGLE <file_spec>
- REFERENCE LOCATE ON|OFF|TOGGLE <file_spec>
- REFERENCE LEVELS ON|OFF|TOGGLE <file_spec>
- REFERENCE PROPERTIES <file_spec>
| References key-in | Description |
|---|---|
| REFERENCE ACTIVATE <file-spec> | Activates the selected reference for in-place editing. A black dot indicates it is activated. |
| REFERENCE DEACTIVATE <file-spec> | Deactivates the selected reference so that you can return to editing the active model. A gray check mark indicates it is deactivated. |
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REFERENCE EXCHANGE <reference_file_name>
XD=<reference_file_name> |
Opens the defined reference, retaining the same view configuration. If no filename is given with the key-in, and no reference is selected in the References dialog, you are prompted to select a reference (graphically). |
| REFERENCE ATTACH (or RF=)[configuration_variable:]<file_name>[,model_name][,logical_name][,description][,view_name][,scale][,nesting][,on|off] | Attaches a reference to the active model. |
| REFERENCE CLIP BOUNDARY <file-spec> | Applies a clip boundary to a reference . |
| REFERENCE CLIP MASK <file-spec> | Applies a clip mask to a reference . |
| REFERENCE CLIP DELETE <file-spec> | Deletes a reference clip boundary or clip mask . |
| REFERENCE CLIP BACK <file-spec> | Sets the back clipping plane for a 3D reference. |
| REFERENCE CLIP FRONT <file-spec> | Sets the front clipping plane for a 3D reference. |
| REFERENCE RELOAD <file-spec> | Reloads references that have changed since last loaded. |
| REFERENCE RELOAD FORCE <file-spec> | Forces a reload of references . |
| REFERENCE MOVE <file-spec> | Moves a reference . |
| REFERENCE COPY <file-spec> | Makes a copy of a reference . |
| REFERENCE SCALE ABSOLUTE|FACTOR|POINTS <file-spec> | Scales (resizes) a reference . |
| REFERENCE ROTATE <file-spec> | Rotates a reference . |
| REFERENCE MIRROR HORIZONTAL|VERTICAL <file-spec> | Mirrors a reference about a horizontal or vertical line. |
| REFERENCE COPY FOLDED HORIZONTAL|LINE|VERTICAL <file-spec> | Creates copies of references , folded about an orthogonal axis, or about a defined line. |
| REFERENCE PRESENTATION <file-spec> | Sets the presentation mode of a reference. |
| REFERENCE DETACH <file-spec> | Detaches a reference . |
| REFERENCE DISPLAY ON|OFF|TOGGLE <file_spec> | The display of the defined references is turned on, off, or their on/off state is switched. |
| REFERENCE SNAP ON|OFF|TOGGLE <file_spec> | The ability to snap to the defined references is turned on, off, or their on/off state is switched. |
| REFERENCE LOCATE ON|OFF|TOGGLE <file_spec> | The ability to select elements in the defined references is turned on, off, or their on/off state is switched. |
| REFERENCE LEVELS ON|OFF|TOGGLE <file_spec> | For the defined references, all levels are turned on, off, or their on/off state is switched. |
| REFERENCE PROPERTIES <file_spec> | For the defined reference, opens the Attachment Properties dialog. |