Brett McCoy wrote: > .On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 12:05 PM, Tim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I have been asked to extract data from AutoCAD files and insert it >> into an excel spread sheet. >> >> The data is contained in an AutoCAD data table with several different >> fields each with a specific name. I have not the foggiest idea of how >> to go about this using C++. Is there anyone here that might could >> guide me to the right starting point? > > > I know nothing about AutoCAD, so can't offer direct advice beyond figuring > out a way to export the data out of AutoCAD into a common format that is > compatible with both products. Other options may be OLE automation (not sure > if AutoCAD supports it) or asking AutoDesk support directly. > > In fact, I did a quick search and found some things on the AutoDesk forums: > > http://discussion.autodesk.com/thread.jspa?threadID=454029 > > At the very least, I am sure there are more people there familiar with the > task there than here. But please come back if you are stuck with specific > C++ questions, like memory issues, data structure design, etc. > > -- Brett > ------------------------------------------------------------ > "In the rhythm of music a secret is hidden; > If I were to divulge it, it would overturn the world." > -- Jelaleddin Rumi
http://discussion.autodesk.com/thread.jspa?threadID=417997 Looks like you can use OLE to link AutoCAD to Excel. No coding needed. In theory. -- Thomas Hruska CubicleSoft President Ph: 517-803-4197 *NEW* MyTaskFocus 1.1 Get on task. Stay on task. http://www.CubicleSoft.com/MyTaskFocus/
