Update extracted data to external source

[Anonymous]

Hi there . 

I'm using CAD to generate data extraction for the block  I'm using in my drawing. I export the table to excel but, if I have any change in my drawing I can't have it updated in my external source. Is there any way if I can  link the extracted data updated In my external source ? I've been trying using Data Link Manager but no success  after that. 

[natasha.l]

Hello @Anonymous, 

I don't believe you can have the extracted block data in your drawing automatically update in Excel.  You can link AutoCAD & Excel data by creating a data link. *Make sure to close out the Excel document while setting this up in AutoCAD.

Review this AutoCAD Data Link How to information & video. 

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[natasha.l · Accepted solution]

Hello @Anonymous, 

Just checking in with you, hope you were able to resolve this.

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[Anonymous]

Hi there,

Thank you for your support, I really appreciate it.

Sorry for replying so late but i have been traveling.

In fact I'm trying to update my table of components after data extraction to an external source (excel file) . So after I have the data extraction for all the blocks that I'm using all the in my drawing I was looking how can I have this info updated to my external source.  If I'm adding any other block or deleting one,  after I update the table I want this info to be updated also in my external file the file I created by exporting the table. 

[nick.preem]

I have the same request. When setting up dataextraction i am unable to update the data extraction to simply update to an external xls file.  Everytime a new datatextraction has to be set be going through the dataextraction wizard. 

How can this be resolved ? 

[jason_carlin]

I too am having the same issue. I can have the table update in Cad, however the external .xls file will not update.

I keep getting the following message.

i have checked the data link and it does have a check in the box to allow data to be written out to external source.

if anyone could help i would be very greatful.