AutoCAD Civil 3D :: Data Shortcut File Names With Multiple DS References?

Nov 26, 2012

I have a data shortcut file where i keep my EG surface that now has File Name.dwg [DS] [DS] [DS] [DS]. What's the deal? Has this managed to morph itself into something it's not. It used to have only one, had two for awhile, and now 4 references to the DS (Datashort cut project folder).

Have I done something wrong here to get these wonky file names, would be nice to see just 1 reference being made to my DS Project folder.

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Is it possible to create more than one data reference at a time?

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