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Error when using Xrefs with multiple dots in file name.

A - answer 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
100% *  CAD 
18.9.2006    12421×  
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applies to: AutoCAD 2000 ·

See also:
Tip 14033:Clipping blocks, images, curves, xrefs - everything, into any shape
Tip 13868:XrefStamp - create a dynamic list of xrefs in your DWG drawing.
Tip 13855:DBXscanLayers and DBXscanBlocks - bulk report content of DWG files in a folder.
Tip 13844:With which subscriptions do I get Autodesk Drive cloud storage as a bonus?
Tip 13435:Bulk setting of layer properties according to the object in that layer.


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