Connecting to an external database

ed.hajas · 2004-06-28, 11:32 PM

I'm trying to find the best way connect to an external database. I know how to write to an excell or .csv file but want to transfer revised information in a database to update attributed blocks in a drawing. I also understand that block handles could be useful to find AutoCAD objects. I'm an intermediated AutoLISP programmer and don't know VBA well. Would VBA better? Any feedback is appriciated.

dmarcotte4 · 2004-06-29, 04:19 AM

Try looking at http://www.fleming-group.com/ for adolisp.
great stuff

Dan

amberh · 2004-06-29, 05:14 PM

I am looking for information on populating block attributes from a database file (Excel). I have blocks that I routinely enter into drawings. The Attribute data has already been entered into Excel by the secretary. I would like to know if there is a way to save data entry time on the attribute info as well as have the database and drawing linked.

Amber

whdjr · 2004-06-29, 07:50 PM

Amber,

Here is a good link with some great stuff: www.dsxcad.com about Excel and AutoCad.
If you need more help just holler.

2004-06-28, 11:32 PM	#1
ed.hajas Woo! Hoo! my 1st post Join Date: 2003-04 Posts: 1	Connecting to an external database I'm trying to find the best way connect to an external database. I know how to write to an excell or .csv file but want to transfer revised information in a database to update attributed blocks in a drawing. I also understand that block handles could be useful to find AutoCAD objects. I'm an intermediated AutoLISP programmer and don't know VBA well. Would VBA better? Any feedback is appriciated.

2004-06-29, 04:19 AM	#2
dmarcotte4 Member Join Date: 2003-10 Posts: 41	RE: Connecting to an external database Try looking at http://www.fleming-group.com/ for adolisp. great stuff Dan

2004-06-29, 07:50 PM	#4
whdjr I could stop if I wanted to Join Date: 2003-05 Posts: 335	RE: Connecting to an external database Amber, Here is a good link with some great stuff: www.dsxcad.com about Excel and AutoCad. If you need more help just holler. __________________ Good Blockin' Will DeLoach AutoCad / ADT 2006

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2004-06-29, 05:14 PM	#3
amberh Member Join Date: 2004-06 Posts: 2	I am looking for information on populating block attributes from a database file (Excel). I have blocks that I routinely enter into drawings. The Attribute data has already been entered into Excel by the secretary. I would like to know if there is a way to save data entry time on the attribute info as well as have the database and drawing linked. Amber