Network Configuration Flashcards

When a user opens a drawing stored on a shared network folder, which file does AutoCAD create to indicate the drawing is in use?

Answer: A .dwl and .dwl2 lock file

AutoCAD writes .dwl/.dwl2 lock files containing the user and machine name so others know the drawing is open.

A colleague opens a drawing you already have open on the network. What happens by default?

Answer: They can open it read-only

AutoCAD detects the lock file and offers a read-only copy to the second user.

Which xref path type best keeps references working when an entire project folder is moved to a new network server?

Answer: Relative path

Relative paths are stored relative to the host drawing, so they survive moving the whole folder structure.

Which system variable controls whether AutoCAD uses a project-specific set of search folders for resolving xrefs?

Answer: PROJECTNAME

PROJECTNAME assigns a named project whose search paths are defined in the Options dialog Files tab.

Where do you add a shared network folder so all users can find custom blocks, fonts, and linetypes without full paths?

Answer: Options > Files > Support File Search Path

Support File Search Path lists the folders AutoCAD searches for support files such as fonts, menus, and blocks.

An office wants every workstation to share one locked-down CUIx file stored on the server. How should it be loaded?

Answer: As the enterprise customization file

The enterprise CUIx is typically read-only and shared, while each user keeps their own main CUIx.

Which xref loading option reduces network traffic by loading only the visible portion of large referenced drawings?

Answer: Demand loading (XLOADCTL)

Demand loading loads only the geometry needed, which improves performance over a network.