CAD tip # 5202:

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Error when using Xrefs with multiple dots in file name.

If you want to attach or overlay several Xrefs with similar names containing multiple dots (e.g. AAA.BBB.DWG), you will probably get an error mesage:

  
Error: Possible circular reference to current drawing. *Invalid*.

To avoid this problem rename the files.

ACAD2000

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18.9.2006 13474×

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