-ATTEXT command

Copies data from attributes to a text file through the Command line.

BricsCAD Lite; BricsCAD Pro; BricsCAD Mechanical; BricsCAD BIM

Alias: -AX

Note: The template TXT file must exist before this command is used. See the ATTEXT command for the format of this file.

Method

There are two methods to use –ATTEXT command:

  • Select entities: the Attribute Extract Template File dialog box displays.
  • Extract as Dxf/Cdf/Sdf: the Attribute Extract Output File dialog box displays.

Options within the command

select Entities
Specifies the entities from which will extract attribute value.
Note: If you select blocks without attributes and non-block entities, BricsCAD® ignores them. If you ignore this option by entering DXF, SDF, or CDF directly, then BricsCAD® selects all attributes in the drawing.
extract as Dxf
Exports the attribute values in a partial DXF format.
Note: This format is meant for use with other computer programs that can read DXX files (DXf eXtraction).
extract as Cdf
Exports the attributes with commas separating values.
Note: This format is meant for use with spreadsheets and databases.
extract as Sdf
Exports the attributes in fixed-width format.
Note: This format is meant for use in word processors.