Update and Bind Referenced Drawings

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Beyond attaching and detaching referenced drawings (xrefs,), you can also update and bind drawing references.

Nest and Overlay Referenced Drawings
Attached DWG references (xrefs) can be nested: that is, you can attach an xref that contains another xref.
Update Referenced Drawing Attachments
When you open a drawing, all DWG references (xrefs) update automatically. You can also update xrefs whenever you want to ensure that the most current versions are displayed in your drawing.
Archive Drawings That Contain Referenced Drawings (Bind)
When you archive final drawings that contain xrefs, you can choose how you store the xrefs in the drawings.