Convert a table drawn with lines and text to an AutoCAD native table.

[Anonymous]

Hello — I have a dwg file with a bunch of tables, however, it appears the tables were drawn with lines and text... not built using the table tool. I need to get these converted to an AutoCAD native table or excel file. Any suggestions? I have looked into "TableBuilder", however, it is just for windows users. Please and thank you!!

[kcobabe]

There are several lisp routines written that are out there that can do just this.  Do a search for "text to mtext lisp" several will come up.

[Anonymous]

Is there a way to do this on a Mac? I did find a couple ways using Express Tools, however, doesn't appear it's available on the Mac platform. 

[pendean]

As noted in the reply above your post, there are many text-2-MTEXT lisp routines free that you can find with an Internet search. Help yourself.

[Anonymous]

Hello — Thank you for the replies. I am a graphic designer and very (VERY)  new to AutoCAD. From my research and google searches, I have found that when searching for the lisp routinues, that I need Express Tools to use them. I do not have express tools, and it appears it only works on windows platforms? Thanks for your help.

[kcobabe]

Nope, you do not need express tools.  Use the "APPLOAD" command and browse for the .lsp file.  If it's something you know you will use a lot of, add it to your Startup Suite: