Comments on: Linking Excel Spreadsheets to AutoCAD Tables (AutoCAD 2008+)

By: Josh Jones

Josh Jones — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:27:28 +0000

Try changing the row type in the properties palette. Tables can be frustrating sometimes.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:24:27 +0000

I have followed the steps to insert the linked table, but the formatting is all wrong. For example the cells are way to big for the font and the cells are disproportionate compared to the excel file. Is there something with my settings that is wrong? Thanks in advance.

By: avguy

avguy — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:26:08 +0000

“I have used the link command throughout a large project with multiple files with tables copied. As I am ending the project I have de-link Autocad and Excel tables and when I try to delete the Excel link, Autocad 2009 won’t let me do this.
I am getting the message that “the data link is being used and cannot be deleted”. I have tried everything I have found. I even moved the original excel file to a defferent location so Autocad doesn’t see it. What to do?
Butch”

You need to detach any link before removing it.

By: Will Dudley

Will Dudley — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:24:12 +0000

autocad 2009, excel 2010.
when i try and insert from a data link, i receive and error.
Creating, editing and updating data links are unavailable because the following required application cannot be found:-Microsoft Excel.

Any Help?

By: Tommie Richardson

Tommie Richardson — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:24:45 +0000

Have you tried running the datalink command and removing any excel links there?

If that doesn’t work, thaw and turn on all layers not in an xref, then zoom extents. Run the erase command. When prompted to select objects type all and press enter. Then type r (for remove) and press enter. Select all visible objects and press enter to execute the erase command.

Hope one of these two methods works for you.

By: Butch Velasquez

Butch Velasquez — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:47:48 +0000

I have used the link command throughout a large project with multiple files with tables copied. As I am ending the project I have de-link Autocad and Excel tables and when I try to delete the Excel link, Autocad 2009 won’t let me do this.
I am getting the message that “the data link is being used and cannot be deleted”. I have tried everything I have found. I even moved the original excel file to a defferent location so Autocad doesn’t see it. What to do?
Butch

By: MAHESH

MAHESH — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:06:24 +0000

Dear Sir,
I am using autocad 2004 in this i want to link particular excel Cell Value to autocad drg dimention any where in the drg sheet & when ever i change the value the link made between excel & autocad , the value should be changed ie the drg is not to scale & it is only for veiw.

pls help me if it is possible or any compatible software to be use for linking between excel & autocad.

Regards,
Mahesh Lamani.

By: Miguel

Miguel — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:44:33 +0000

Is there any way to link a dimension to a table? So that I am able to change the table and dimension its linked with also change?

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:07:21 +0000

I am finding it difficult to attach to files larger than 25kb. I have gotten a 435kb down to 73kb and it still will not load. I am using Acad 2008

By: Tonz

Tonz — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:59:38 +0000

another problem we have found, when using datalinks from excel to autocad, if the table is too long and you adjust using the “wrapping grip” when the drawing is closed and reopened the datalink is lost and the table isnt able to update when changes are made in the excel workbook, anyone come across this problem?