# To Edit an Xref in a Separate Window [GstarCAD 2023](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2023/Index.md) → [Commands](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2023/Commands/(Commands).md) **To Edit an Xref in a Separate Window** 1. Click Tools > Palettes > External References on the main menu. 2. The External Reference palette is displayed, select the reference that you want to edit. 3. Right-click and choose Open. 4. The source file for the selected xrefs opens in a new window, where you can edit, save, and close the drawing. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2023_en-US/detail/commandReferences/To%20Edit%20an%20Xref%20in%20a%20Separate%20Window.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.