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ed.hajas
2004-06-28, 09:32 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, 02:19 AM
Try looking at http://www.fleming-group.com/ for adolisp.
great stuff

Dan

amberh
2004-06-29, 03:14 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, 05:50 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.