Deleting References

You can stop referencing a file, and choose whether to keep the referenced layers and resources in the target file.

To delete a reference to a file:

1. Select Tools > Organization to open the Organization dialog box.

2. Select the file to stop referencing, and then click Delete.

The Delete Reference dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Reference to	Displays the master file name and path
Referenced Layers	Select an option for layers that are currently referenced in the target file from the master file
Keep in current document	Keeps the layers in the target file, but removes the reference
Delete	Removes referenced layers from the target file, including layer links and any objects on the layer
Referenced Resources	Select an option for resources that are currently referenced in the target file from the master file
Keep in current document	Keeps the resources in the target file, but removes the reference
Delete if unused	Deletes unused referenced resources; keeps resources that have been placed in the file, but removes the reference

3. Specify what to do with the referenced layers and resources, and click OK.

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Concept: Layer Referencing

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