Edit Reference File Properties

Description

Edit the properties related to a reference file.

Access

Manage / Configuration / Reference Files / Edit Reference File Path

Requirements

A reference file selected in Manage Reference Files.

Controls
Control Description
Name Edit the name.
Description Edit the description.
Full Path Displays the location of the file.
Path Type Absolute - Absolute path to where the file is located.
Relative - Path relative to the project's folder.
Path Displays the absolute or relative path to the file, depending upon the Path Type setting.
Click Browse to change the path to the file.
Colour Edit the colour to display objects from the file.
Select By Reference to display objects in the same colour as they appear in the file.
Brightness Enter a value between -100 and 100.
A value of 0 to keep the same brightness as in the file.
Objects appear brighter as the value approaches 100 and dimmer as it approaches -100.
Notes
  • If a project is currently being edited it can not be selected as a reference file.
Possible errors
Error Solution
The file 'file name' is locked by another application. Close the file or ask the other person who has it opened to close it.
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