how to use explode command

[sams]

I have a dwg made in Acad LT 2007.
I have inserted a few Acad LT 2007 dwgs in it.
I am trying to explode these using the explode icon on a tool bar. These insered dwgs would not explode.
On right clicking on these I came to know these have external reference. I really do not want to keep external reference but want to explode these as I could in prior Acad releases. Could anyone tell me how to accomplish this task?
Thanks
sam

 

[borgunit]

You want to BIND them to the drawing first (as an INSERT). Once they are "bound" in the drawing, you can explode them.

http://mechcad-insider.blogspot.com/

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[sams]

Thank you Borgunit,
I appreciate your reply,
I clicked on an inserted dwg to high-lite it.
Then right clicked anywhere on the blank area of the dwg .
On the list of external references that pop up, I right clicked on each item of this list.
and clicked in “Bind” Box. The other option was to select “Insert” box.
This broke all external references and I was able to explode each block as I wanted.
Thanks,
Sams