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Extract Data Using the Data Extraction Wizard
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To create a new data extraction table

It is recommended you save the current drawing before using the Data Extraction wizard. If the current drawing is not saved, you are prompted to save the drawing before proceeding with the data extraction.

  1. Click Tools Data Extraction.At the Command prompt, enter dataextraction.
  2. On the Data Extraction wizard on the Begin page, click Create a New Data Extraction. If you want to use a template (DXE or BLK) file, click Use Previous Extraction as a Template. Click Next.
  3. On the Save Data Extraction As dialog box, specify a file name for the data extraction file. Click Save.
  4. On the Define Data Source page, specify the drawings or folders from which to extract data. Click Next.
  5. On the Select Objects page, select the objects from which to extract data. Click Next.
  6. On the Select Properties page, select the properties from which to extract data. Click Next.
  7. On the Refine Data page, organize the columns if necessary. Click Next.
  8. On the Choose Output page, click Insert Data Extraction Table into Drawing to create a data extraction table. Click Next.
  9. On the Table Styles page, choose a table style. Enter a title for the table if necessary. Click Next.
  10. On the Finish page, click Finish.
  11. In the drawing, click an insertion point when prompted to create the table.

To link to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, see Link an Excel Spreadsheet to Access Data.

 Toolbar: Modify II 
 Command entry: DATAEXTRACTION
 Dashboard: Block Attributes panel