# XBIND Command [GstarCAD 2022](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/Index.md) → [Commands](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/Commands/(Commands).md) → [X](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/Commands/X/(X).md) ## Function Description: This command is used to bind one or more definitions of named object in an external reference to the current drawing. The Xbind dialog box is displayed. **Note:** The Bind option in the External Reference palette is used to bind files. The XBIND command is used to bind single related definitions. ## Command Access: > **Icon:** > ![](GCADICO_XBIND.png) > **Menu:** Modify \> Object \> External > Reference \> Bind... > **Ribbon:** / > **Toolbar:** Reference \> Xbind > **Command:** XBIND > **Alias:** > / **Command Prompts: /** ![](xbind-1.jpg)