Network Configuration Flashcards

A user crashes while editing a server drawing and the lock file remains. What is the safe fix after confirming no one has the file open?

Answer: Delete the leftover .dwl and .dwl2 files

Orphaned lock files can be deleted once you confirm the drawing is not actually in use.

Which xref attachment type prevents nested references from appearing when the host drawing is itself referenced by another team member?

Answer: Overlay

Overlaid xrefs are not carried into drawings that reference the host, avoiding circular or cluttered nesting.

Which system variable sets the default path type (none, relative, full) for newly attached references?

Answer: REFPATHTYPE

REFPATHTYPE defines whether new xrefs and images use no path, a relative path, or a full path by default.

Which system variable sets where AutoCAD stores temporary copies of demand-loaded xrefs?

Answer: XLOADPATH

XLOADPATH defines the folder for temporary xref copies when demand loading with copy is enabled.

Where should a CAD manager point plotter configuration files (.pc3) so all users share the same plotters?

Answer: Options > Files > Printer Support File Path

Printer Support File Path includes the Printer Configuration Search Path where shared .pc3 files can be located.

Which system variable shows a notification when an attached xref has been modified by another user on the network?

Answer: XREFNOTIFY

XREFNOTIFY controls notification balloons and icons for updated or missing xrefs.

With Autodesk named user licensing, how does a user typically access AutoCAD on a workstation?

Answer: Sign in with their Autodesk account

Named user subscriptions are assigned to individuals who activate by signing in with their Autodesk ID.