Extract data to external files

File > Import / export > Data extraction, DATAEXTRACTION

Data extraction enables extraction of drawing data to an external file. Target file can either be csv or Excel file. Properties of CAD objects and symbol attributes can be extracted from drawing.

Do the following:

  1. Select input drawings.

    • Active document - Selects active drawing for data extraction.

    • Select drawings - Opens the Open File dialog where drawing files can be selected for data extraction.

    • Remove selected drawing - Removes selected drawing from data extraction.

  2. Select objects from which drawing data is extracted.

  3. Select which properties from objects are extracted to a file.

  4. Data Extraction tool shows all data that will be extracted to a file.

    • Combine identical rows – Combines identical rows as one.

    • Show count column – Include/exclude count column in target file.

    • Show name column – include/exclude name column in target file.

  5. Click Finish and select name, format and save location for target file.

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