-DATAEXTRACTION (Command)

Extracts data as specified in an existing attribute extraction template (BLK) file created with the Attribute Extraction wizard in AutoCAD 2006 or data extraction (DXE) file created in AutoCAD 2007 and later.

The following prompts are displayed.

Template file path for the extraction

Specifies the path and file name for the attribute extraction template (BLK) or data extraction (DXE) file that describes how to extract the information.

Subsequent prompts depend on the information set up in the template file.

If Data is Extracted to an External File

If the template specifies extracting data to an external file, the following prompts are displayed.

Output filetype

Specifies the format used for the output file:

• Csv. Comma-separated.
• Txt. Tab-separated
• Xls. Microsoft Excel
• Mdb. Microsoft Access

Output filepath

Specifies a path and filename for the extracted data.

Note: The maximum number of columns that can be exported to an XLS and MDB file is 255.

If Data is Extracted to a Table

If the template specifies a table, you are prompted for the insertion point for the table.