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Extract data from objects in AutoCAD 2008 and later

By Ellen Finkelstein

One of the new features in AutoCAD 2008 is data extraction. This might make you think of block attributes and data connectivity, but it combines features of both. It’s both simple and powerful.

You start with the new DATAEXTRACTION command, or by starting the TABLE command and choosing the From Object Data in the […]

November 1st, 2008 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Customization, Plotting & Output | 7 comments

Extract attributes and customize the database column headings

By Ellen Finkelstein

Attributes are labels that you apply to blocks. You can extract them to create a simple database that you can then view in Excel or place in your drawing as a table. You use the EATTEXT command.

When you use EATTEXT, the Attribute Extraction wizard starts. Page 3 of the wizard looks like this:

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July 11th, 2008 | Tags: , , , | Category: General AutoCAD tip | Leave a comment