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CAD tip CAD tip # 9639:

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If you want to quickly open the disk folder containing your current AutoCAD drawing, right-click on its tab and choose "Open File Location" from the context menu. The folder will open in Windows Explorer.

NB: This option is inactive (grayed) for not-yet-saved drawings.

In older AutoCAD versions, or if you have drawing tabs hidden, you can add the following LISP macro to your ribbon for a similar functionality: 

(command "_START" (getvar "DWGPREFIX"))
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this tip shared by ARKANCE experts applies to: AutoCAD 2014 · AutoCAD LT 2014 · AutoCAD Architecture · AutoCAD Mechanical · Civil 3D ·

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