removing links to other data sources

[lauriemck]

how do you remove links to other data sources usch as excel? I had copied a table from Excel and pasted into my drawing in paperspace, on several layouts. I have since deleted these on each layout however when I try to print anything, i get a pop-up message (8 times!) asking me if I want to update the link. How do I get rid of this annoyance? Thanks in advance

[ReMark]

Try this. Set the variable DATALINKNOTIFY to 0 then test it. What happens?

 

Per your AutoCAD Help file he proper way to remove a datalink is...

 

Select the data extraction table and right-click. Click Data Links > Detach Data Link.

[lauriemck]

I tried changing datalinknotify to 0 but it didn't help. I also went to Tool/Datalinks/update data links and I am told that no data links exist. Yet when I exit the drawing and re-open it, I get the same multiple prompts to update the link. Further thoughts?

[ReMark]

None at the moment. I've never had to remove a datalink so I would have to experiment with a drawing that has one.

[rvpas]

Hi lauriemck,

I just tried to get your trouble but I dont have get a pop-up message.

I copy and past with liaison and copy and past simple.

Well, could you post a part of your drawing ?

Bye

Pascal

[ReMark]

rv: The method you used is different than the method lauriemck used to insert an Excel file into a drawing. One is a Datalink; the other is Paste Special.

[rvpas]

Thanks Remark,

I try again later

Bye

Pascal

[rvpas]

I am back

I used data extraction and link data

No problem when I print.

But when you open Externals reference the link with excel it still here

Maybe that is the problem ?

Or in Data link manager, check if you have got some excel link.

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What do you think ?