Include "Handle" on my attribute extract file

[Anonymous]

Hello All.

I've been googling and experimenting for awhile.

When I use the command ATTOUT I create a text document that includes the "handle" column.

When I use the wizard I can't seem to generate this column??? by any means I know.

I'm trying to generate an attribute extract out that includes block handle, my attributes and position x,y,z

I want to edit that in excel, then reimport to AutoCAD. Hence the handle requirement.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Have you tried the "ATTIN" command to re-import the block information? I havn't had any problems with this express tool before. I'm assuming the wizard you're talking about is the one in MS excel?

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, I'm using ATTIN just fine.

When I use ATTOUT I get: handle, block name, all of my attributes.

What I can't seem to get are block properties...such as it's x and y positition.

I've been trying via a template as well.

When I use the wizard...eattext. I get all of the properties, but not block handle.

Kind of a 3 step thing at the moment.

[Anonymous]

The easiest thing I would say right now is to create 3 "position" attributes and use a lookup field point to the block position. When you use ATTOUT I believe you'll have the values you need.