Extracted data can be updated so that
it is current with the data source. You can manually update the
extracted data, whether it is output to a data extraction table
or to an external file, or rely on a notification to display when using
certain trigger commands, such as SAVE or PLOT. You can then update the
table from the Data Extraction
- Outdated Table dialog box.
NoteExtracted data in
external files is not checked to see if it is current with the data
source, and notification does not occur.
Update an Attribute Extraction
Table
You can update the contents
of a table that was created using the Attribute Extraction wizard.
Before it can be updated, the table first needs to be converted
to a data extraction table.
NoteThe width and height
of columns of the attribute extraction table are not retained after
it is converted to a data extraction table.
To edit the data extraction
settings for a data extraction table
- In the drawing, right-click the data
extraction table. Click Data Extraction
Edit
Data Extraction Settings.
- In the Data Extraction wizard, on the
Define Data source page, make any changes.
- Click Next. Proceed through the wizard
and make the necessary changes until the Finish page is displayed.
- Click Finish.
To convert an attribute
extraction table to a data extraction table
- Right-click the attribute extraction
table. Click Convert to Data Extraction Table.
- In the dialog box, enter a name for the
data extraction (DXE) file and click Save.
CommandsDATAEXTRACTION
Extracts drawing data
and merges data from an external source to a data extraction table
or external file.
System VariablesDXEVAL
Controls when update
notification displays for data extraction tables.
