Import graphic file by reference vs copy into document

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Is there any way to determine which files have graphics imported by reference vs copy into document? I have MANY MANY files that I ALWAYS want to have the graphics copied to document becauseI tend to move my graphics. I accidentally used the copy by reference to some files. I know that if the graphic is moved and you open the file the graphics is grayed out. Is there any easier way to determine which files have the graphics linked instead of embedded?

Arnis Gubins · Answer

Create a List of References (LOR) for the graphics. Only graphics imported by reference will be listed.

You might want to review your file management practices if you're moving the graphics around so much. You can also end up with the grey, blank graphic when importing by copy, but at that point there's no longer a link to the original file, so you may not know what the graphic was.

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