Can I plot data from EXCEL in AutoCAD?

[aror]

I'm curious if it is possible to plot points (or a PLine, or a mesh) in AutoCAD from a table of values in EXCEL (columns of x,y,z coordinates).

Thanks

[gcp310]

Yes you can, a few years back i came across a webpage that showed a way of formatting an excel sheet for data entry, then a simple cut and paste onto the command line enabled autocad to insert points to the correct x,y & z locations.

I will do a google search and see if i can find it. CadTutor knows the process, maybe he can elaborate it with finer detail.

G

[gcp310]

Heres a discussion threas we prepared earlier ;-)

G

http://cadtutor.net/forum/viewtopic....ighlight=excel

[aror]

Thanks a lot G, that was easier than I'd hoped even.
The Concatenate() command in excel, and the concept of pasteing text into the CAD command line are both beautiful.

[gcp310]

Glad to be able to help you out.
I have not had a use for it, but it would be handy if you had
say gps points or surveying data.

It would be great if it it could be tied into a lisp routine to create a
mesh for terrain modeling.

Welcome to the forum, if no one has said already.

G

[Flores]

Here is an example for putting Excel points into ACAD. This file just draws circles in a pattern, but you get an idea of how it works.
http://www.geocitiesdotcom/flores_27...net/Points.xls
Replace the word "dot" (used twice) with an actual dot. For whatever reason, geocities wouldn't let me post the url directly.

Flores

[SLW210]

Well, seeing as this thread is from 2003, what did you expect. Try a new search.

[ReMark]

khalid:

I'm not sure why you decided to post your question inside an unrelated thread but I would suggest that in the future you start a new one. Thank you.

[SLW210]

Who is khalid?