Data Extraction using AutoCAD LT 2026

[cland0823]

I just upgraded from AutoCAD 2015 to AutoCAD LT 2026. We used data extraction to pull information from our drawings to create cut sheets for our fabrication dept. I just found out that data extraction command is not available in LT. However, I have seen it noted that it is available in modern versions but can't seem to find any solutions. My question is how can I extract the data into an excel spreadsheet to create a cut list. As a side note: My drawings are usually all 2D drawings. We do not use any blocks in our drawings. We only use poly lines with different layers and global widths to indicate the different materials we use. 

[imadHabash]

Hi,

>> I just found out that data extraction command is not available in LT

The DATAEXTRACTION command is not available in AutoCAD LT. Instead, use the ATTEXT (Attribute Extraction) command to export block attribute data to a text file (CSV/TXT). For extracting text or geometry details, you can use the LIST or DATAEXTRACTION (via customization) commands. >> Click <<

>> We do not use any blocks in our drawings.

So, how could you get data and information from your CAD drawing!!

[cland0823]

I could use DATAEXTRACTION in the older version I had to pull information (extracted polyline information and used layer, global width, length and count) from my drawing and have it create an excel spreadsheet that I can sort based on material and length. Since it is not available in LT version I am looking for a way to get the information. ATTEXT seems to pull information from blocks but we do not use blocks. just wondering if I am missing something in understanding. 

[paullimapa]

Not sure what plan you’re paying for LT but I would purchase a flex or tokens plan so you can run the full version of AutoCAD when you need to run the dataextraction command. 
FYI:  You may want to try the lisp solutions found on this thread to see if this meets your needs in LT

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/visual-lisp-autolisp-and-general/lisp-for-extraction-of-polyline-prop...

[cland0823]

Thank you for your reply. However, ATTEXT will not work either because we do not use BLOCKS. the only way I was able to do what I needed was to download the full 2026 version. 

[paullimapa]

Any reason for not continuing to use your 2015 version to just perform Dataextraction ?

[cland0823]

I was running AutoCAD 2015 on an old laptop the was probably 10 years old. When they updated my computer the disk for AutoCAD 2015 wasn't to be found. Not sure if they could have moved it from one computer to the other... but I am up and running now so, I guess that is all the matters.

[vladimir_michl]

There is no DATAEXTRACTION command in AutoCAD LT but you can mimic most of its functionality using LISP add-on tools, like the Extended ATTOUT or BlockCoords - see:
https://www.cadforum.cz/en/export-block-coordinates-to-a-table-how-to-use-dataextraction-tip13784

https://www.cadforum.cz/en/extended-attout-attin-for-block-attribute-management-in-excel-tip14361

Vladimir Michl, www.arkance.world  -  www.cadforum.cz