To Create a Data Link from an Excel File

1. Click Window menu > Reference Manager.
2. Click Attach Reference in the Reference Manager palette.
3. In the Select Reference File, select the required Excel file.

   The New Excel Data Link dialog box opens.

   
4. Choose the necessary settings and click OK.
5. Select a point in the drawing to insert. The table is inserted into the drawing using the selected options. The table data is locked since it is linked to the spreadsheet.
   Note: If the Excel spreadsheet changes, use the DATALINKUPDATE command or reload from Reference Manager to refresh the table.