Non-Native File References

File formats that are created external to the AutoCAD environment

Enable to share information from multiple applications in a project environment

File type

1. DGN: MicroStation V7/V8
   
2. DWF
   
3. Raster Image
   
4. DOC: Microsoft Word
   
5. XLS: Microsoft Excel
   

When working on collaborative projects, often need to exchange and reuse the different file types drawing data

1. Window schedule data in an Excel spreadsheet
   
2. Floor plan in the drawing file
   
3. Window schedule table in the drawing file