# EXTERNALREFERENCES Command
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**Function Description:**
This command is used to open the [External Reference palette](External%20Reference%20Palette--46f6c2c9cb.md).
**Note:** It will ignore FILEDIA system variable when attaching files from the External Reference palette.
**Command Access:**
> **Icon:** 
> **Menu:** Insert > External References
> **Ribbon:** Insert > Reference > External References
> **Toolbar:** Reference > External References
> **Command:** EXTERNALREFERENCES
> **Alias: /**
**Command Prompts: /**
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**Related Tasks：**
- [To Attach and Detach External References (GstarCAD 2026)](../../2026/Commands/01%20Procedures/To%20Attach%20and%20Detach%20External%20References.md)
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