Remove Excel Data Link

[jak79]

I am using Rel 2013 C3D

My question is. How do I remove excel data links from my Reference Manager (see attached image). What I have been doing is AutoCad erasing the graphics from my drawing but the link still remains in the xref manager window.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

[ToddRogers-WPM]

Type in DATALINK.  Right-click on the datalinks and select Delete.

[artrlly]

Todd, I am working in a file where I am not using data links. When I check my reference list, there are some data links that are referenced. I have tried to delete them, but they will not delete. I tried to delete them from the data link manager, and it says that they cannot be deleted because they are in use. I never have had data tables in this file that would use a datalink. Any thoughts on how to get rid of this link?

[ToddRogers-WPM]

Hey Art. I am teaching today. Email me tomorrow and I will tske a look at this.

[Joe-Bouza]

Something abu=out dictionary edit.....I used this post some time ago with sucess

http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?78139-remove-data-link-from-drawing

[civman_daar]

Run this routine to remove datalinks.

command: dxedel

[sheril.roth]

Working in C3D 2013...the dxedel did not work.  Links still listed in Xref manager and not able to be removed, detached, etc.  No data tables exist in drawing.  Are there any other solutions to this issue?  Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you!

Sheril

[Joe-Bouza]

Have you tried detaching via the data link manager ?

[sheril.roth]

Yes I have. There are no data links listed in the data link manager.

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[gould62]

I am having the same issue.  I have done everything you have.  I have tried everything from DXFOUT, to wblock, purge, audit, etc.  No avail, any others out there have any suggestions?

[CVP25]

Any solution arrived>?

[CivilNJ]

I was able to strip out dead links by doing the WBLOCK and being sure to use WINDOW to select only visible objects.  A little work but I now have a clean(er) drawing.

[manish.suman99]

My question is. How do I remove excel data links from my Reference Manager (see attached image). What I have been doing is AutoCad erasing the graphics from my drawing but the link still remains in the xref manager window.

Any help is appreciated.

[nonbeard13]

Hello.

If the drawing is not very complicated (multiple layout tabs), you can open a new drawing and then wblock your current problem drawing into the new drawing.  The only items that can be copied have to be On, and Unlocked.  

Best wishes

Nonbeard 13

[CharlesGoin]

So easy yet so hard.. for those of use that never use datalinks. Thanks only took 6 different posts to find the right answer 🙂 

[ChicagoLooper]

If you still have the linked Table, begin at step 1. If you have deleted table using delete key, go to step 4.

1. Right click in an individual cell.
2. From shortcut menu, Data Links=>Detach Data Link. Then YES to confirm.
3. The GREEN markers at the corners will disappear meaning the table is no longer linked. (BTW, the green markers indicate the table is 'linked' to a spreadsheet or csv file) .
4. Go to Annotate tab=>Tables panel=>DataLink icon. Alternatively, type DATALINK on command line.
5. Right click on the desired table name (be patient, wait for shortcut menu)=>Delete, then YES to confirm.
6. Click OK button.
7. Do NOT forget step 6, it is the most important step when deleting a 'link.'

[msisler]

If all else fails, check out this thread:  https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-lt-forum/data-link-manager-can-t-delete-an-excel-link/m-p/626...

[afzal.tanveer1]

thanks its really helpfull

[jrreid]

Just downloaded and used the DXEDEL command and just wanted to pass along that it is still working great for AutoCAD 2021!!!

I have searched for many years for this type of command to remove unwanted missing excel links!!

Thank you for posting!!!

Thanks!!!

JRR.

[jrreid]

Just downloaded and used the DXEDEL command and just wanted to pass along that it is still working great for AutoCAD 2021!!!
I have searched for many years for this type of command to remove unwanted missing excel links!!
Thank you for posting!!!
Thanks!!!
JRR.