# XOPEN Command
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## Function Description:
This command is used to open selected drawing reference (external reference) in new window.
## Command Access:
> **Icon:** /
> **Menu:** Tools > Xref and Block In-place Editing > Open Reference
> **Ribbon:** /
> **Toolbar:** /
> **Command:** XOPEN
> **Alias:** /
## Command Prompts:
```
Select Xref:
```
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**Related References:**
- [Commands about Editing External References (GstarCAD 2026)](../../../2026/Commands/00%20Command%20Groups/Commands%20about%20Editing%20External%20References.md)
**Related Tasks:**
- [To Edit an Xref in a Separate Window (GstarCAD 2026)](../../../2026/Commands/01%20Procedures/To%20Edit%20an%20Xref%20in%20a%20Separate%20Window.md)
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