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Referenced Files

• Picture Files VRML. See “Importing and Exporting” on
• PDF Files page 1173.
Whenever any view in a plan or any page in a If a layout file is missing referenced files on
layout is opened, the program checks for pages that you do not view during the current
referenced files used in that view and will session, this dialog may also open when you
notify you if any of those files cannot be print the layout. See “Layout” on page 1287.
found by opening the Missing Files dialog. You can also open this dialog at any time by
The Missing Files dialog will also open selecting Tools> Checks> Missing Files.
whenever you Export 3D Model or Export When accessed this way, all missing files
associated with the current file are listed: not
just those used in the current view.

Missing Files Dialog

1 The table lists any Missing Files as well Click on a line item in the table to select it
as useful information about each: and resolve it using the options on the right.
• Object Type indicates how the missing Multiple line items can be selected; however,
file is used in the program the selections on the right may be limited.
See “Shift and Ctrl Select” on page 216.
• Object Name states the name of the
object in CA that references the file. 2 The buttons on the right offer options
for resolving a selected missing file.
• Object Location indicates where in the The names of these buttons will vary some-
file the object can be found.
what, depending on the type of file(s)
• The next column indicates whether a selected in the list on the left
missing texture is in use in the plan.
• Click the top Replace Object button to
• File Path states the last known location of replace any instances of an object or
the missing file on your computer system.

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