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Select the Source for a Data Extraction
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To monitor selected folders for new drawings

  1. In the Data Extraction wizard, on the Define Data Source page, click Add Folder.
  2. In the Add Folder Options dialog box, clear Automatically Include New Drawings Added in This Folder to the Data Extraction.
  3. To monitor subfolders, click Include Subfolders.
  4. Click OK.
 Toolbar: Modify II 
 Command entry:  DATAEXTRACTION
 Dashboard: Block Attributes panel