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Reporting Multiple Coordinates in A Block using Attribute Extraction

December 23, 2009 by Edwin Prakoso 2 Comments

In this Article...

  • Modifying the Block
  • Extracting Data

I found this thread this morning in CADTutor Forum. I found it’s interesting and trying to figure how it can work. This is how I do it.

The problem is, Manish wants to extract coordinates from 3 points inside a block, using AutoCAD data extraction. If we want to report one point, it would be easy. Just extract the insertion point. This is how his block looks like.

Modifying the Block

If you want to try this, you can download the original file from the forum.

AutoCAD block

The 3 small circles are the set points we need to extract the coordinates. Open the file, and open the block in block editor.

Similar to what we did in labeling coordinates, add attributes that show the coordinates of each point. Refer to the tutorial to create them. Yes, you need to create 3 attribute definitions.

Tips: You can set the attribute to invisible, because we only need it in data extraction.

invisible AutoCAD attributes

After you finish, save the block. Try to make several copies of the block. Change the Gully number, but DON’T CHANGE the coordinate values.

We are done with the block, and now we are going to test it in data extraction. Don’t forget to REGEN or save the file. Fields will not update unless we REGEN, save, or plot it.

Extracting Data

If you are not familiar with data extraction, read this tutorial and this tutorial to get familiar with it.

Page 1 – Begin

Just click next. Type the data extraction setting name as you wish. Save it.

Page 2 – Define Data Source

By default, it will use your opened data. Just click next again.

Page 3 – Select Objects

We only want to report the blocks data. So uncheck everything except the block name (GULLY_A). Click next.

Page 4 – Select Properties

Uncheck everything in category filter, except for attribute. Now only the block attributes left in the properties column. Check them all.

AutoCAD data extraction properties

Page 5 – Refine Data

You should see the preview of our data.

coordinate reports

Fields and data extraction are fun, aren’t they?

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Solution Consultant in Datech Solutions, Tech Data Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and I am also active in Autodesk discussion forum. I'm a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, an appreciation for individuals who give contributions to the Autodesk community.
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EdwinPrakoso
EdwinPrakoso
13 years ago

I'm glad that it works as you expected :)

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manish
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13 years ago

I m happpy to receive the reply thanks edwinprakoso

wish u marry chrismas and happy safe new year 2010.

Thanks

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