Can I Data Extract Dimentions?

[Anonymous]

AutoCAD MEP 2015 Full. I was wondering if there was a way to extract the information in my dimensions? I not only have length but I also have assembly order and circuit numbers within the dimensions. I have tried data extractinon but it only gives me a count of my rotated dimensions. Please advise.

[GTisRuleX · Accepted solution]

You need to dig into the property set information on your content.  Everything has a tracked length, but chances are there's no property set attached to display the length when you're modelling.  Are your property sets attached?  This should be on all OOTB fittings already.

Property set data can get pretty deep, and I've struggled finding any good documentation or getting started guides.  If you're working strictly out of the box, look for the right property set attached to your object.  (duct duct, pipe pipe, etc.)

You can have this information display on the "Extended Data" tab building a property set to it, then build a schedule referencing your property set "Length" and you should get the result.  Here's a few screenshots to get you going on it and how it works.  Obvously this is for Cable Tray (What I'm working on ATM) but other than the data source the way it's done is all the same across any AEC/MEP object.  Also keep in mind Feet/inches/fraction settings are all stored under Property Data Formats, and if you need to change the output, it has to be done thru the data format being used to the property set.

(Where the 'hidden' buttons are to add/remove property set data to the objects; Extended Data Tab of the properties palette.)