create points & export

[Anonymous]

how do you create a point with description and export points to asci file using auto cad 2016LT

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

>> how do you create a point with description

Create a block with an attribute, then use command _INSERT to position that block and fill the attribute with the description.

>> and export points to asci file

I guess AutoCAD LT 2016 has the command _DATAEXTRACTION, if that does not work then please look to command _ATTEXT.

- alfred -

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I made a short video for you to see the process. I have also included a sample drawing with my block, a template file, and a sample output file.

Please let me know if this helps.

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

[Anonymous]

what if i create a point, will i not get the same results.  How did you create

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I created my point with true geometry rather than using a node. This is a personal preference.  

The attributes might make a difference in the extraction.  Why don't you attach your point block and let me take a look for you.

[Anonymous]

all i did is create a point.  I switched companies and there running older version of auto cad 2016lt instead of usual civil 3d

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I added your point to a block with some attributes.  I modified the extraction template slightly and it is successful in capturing the point information.  I hope this is doing what you are asking.

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

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I am checking back to see if my post helped you with your problem. Please add a post with how you decide to proceed and your results so other Community members may benefit.

Please hit the Accept as Solution button if a post or posts solves your issue or answers your question.