Jay sed
[I snipped all the things that he posted, including a nice
clear explanation of XREFs]

jay

When I read your post it all seemed so simple so clear. From time to
time it does, however when I come down to try, well...

That is why i stick to ToolBox stuff, just as tried and tested ;-)
but I can manage it. Now I said that the XREF problem was with me,
not with the XREFs, so my posting was destined to other fogeys
like I who also had problems. I did not, do not, and will not
intend to disparage XREFs. 'Cos I'm sure that they're powerful
tools, which is why from time to time I try (honest) get shot
down in flames and fall back on what works for me.

jonathan