2D DESIGN
-External references (xrefs) can be described as
A) They are the same as blocks and are saved within the drawing file in which they were constructed, but can be inserted into other drawings
B) They are different to blocks in that changes in an original external reference are reflected in the drawing in which the xref is inserted
C) They are blocks which are saved to file names in their own right
D) They are files which refer to parts within a drawing

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

External references are separate drawing files that can be inserted into a main drawing file. They differ from blocks in that any changes made to the external reference file will be reflected in all drawings where that file has been inserted. Therefore, option B best describes external references. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe external references.

2D DESIGN -External References (Xrefs) Can Be Described as