In AutoCAD the drawings you see (be it a table or an engineering drawing) is a vector image. So to extract the tables out of an AutoCAD drawing you will have to do some programming using the ARX libraries in VC++. These libraries are freely available at the AutoCAD web site. You will have to use the ARX library of the proper version of AutoCAD in which you have your tables in. We used to make lot of plug-ins in AutoCAD environment and read the schedules of civil engineering structures like Beams, columns etc. from AutoCAD tables. But it takes some time to learn to use the ARX libraries in VC++ environment.
--- In [email protected], Thomas Hruska <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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/ >
