Display full version of the post: cad drawing linked to word docs, pdfs etc

chezzacad
09.04.2014, 14:47
I use Autocad 2014 full version, I'm wanting to link certain elements within my cad drawing to PDF's, word docs etc. By clicking on an element in the drawing (say a polyline) it lists a link to Documents that this polyline relates to. I know I can do this in GIS (which the company I work doant have and won't pay for. So I'm looking for either free software or something that can be bolted onto AutoCAD.I work within a planning, permitting environment not engineering.Thanks

John Connor
09.04.2014, 15:09
Have you tried using a hyperlink?

chezzacad
10.04.2014, 09:16

I know about Hyperlinks already!I want something that when you hover or select and element a pop up box pops up listing different files. Abit like attributes but not. I've already been told taht a bolt on package what I require will be £3k which is good when cad is £3k!It seem GIS is the way forward.