topic Re: New Excel Data Dialog Box - Where can I find it? in AutoCAD Forum

New Excel Data Dialog Box - Where can I find it?

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:33:35 GMT

I'm trying to create a table using my table style. When I insert the data link the text is not the correct style.

I'm using AutoCAD 2018.

When I create a data link the dialog is nothing like the one in the link below. Is there a different command?

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2018/ENU/AutoCAD-Core/files/GUID-A9C8C253-C947-4C17-BDE8-911FD3360FF5-htm.html

The Table I see is attached.

Thanks to anyone who can figure this one out.

john.vellek has embedded your image(s) for clarity

Re: New Excel Data Dialog Box - Where can I find it?

john.vellek — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:45:48 GMT

Hi @mrplumislander,

Let me try to help you with this process. I find it easiest to create the datalink first and then, use the table command to place the table.

I made a quick video of this process and I hope it helps. If you get stuck, you are welcome to share a sample spreadsheet and drawing file so i can repeat the steps using your data.

If your data needs to be private or confidential, please email it directly to me at john.vellek@autodesk.com and please include a link to this thread in your email.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: New Excel Data Dialog Box - Where can I find it?

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:39:08 GMT

Thanks John. I didn't notice the arrow in the lower left to expand the dialog box. Not sure why a dialog box would not appear full size to begin with as this one is not that large.

There is still an issue where the text for the data linked table does not match the Table Style. Hope this is incorporated at some point as looking at other forums this has been an issue for many years.

Re: New Excel Data Dialog Box - Where can I find it?

john.vellek — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:05:46 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

Thank you for posting about this issue in the forums.

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