Are you an AutoCAD user looking to streamline your workflow and automate data updates? In this article, we will explore a powerful feature in AutoCAD. It allows you to link cell values from a table object directly to text objects. The process is very similar to the one described by us in a previous post How to Link Tables in AutoCAD. There we were creating a link between two tables in AutoCAD, Today we will copy a table cell value to a text object. By linking the table data to text, you can save time, reduce errors, and ensure your drawings always reflect the most up-to-date information.
Link AutoCAD table to text object
To create a data link between different tables in AutoCAD, follow the steps below:
- Firstly, you need to create a Text, an Mtext, or an MLeader object in your drawing.
- Secondly, go to the text editor right-click where the data link value will be shown, and select Insert Field.
- Now, a window called Field will pop up. There, under Field names, select Formula and then click on Cell.
- Now AutoCAD will let you select a Table Cell to link to the MText field.
- After selecting the cell to link, the Field window will pop up again. There,
- Under Preview, you will see the test that will be plotted.
- In Format, you will be able to select the unit format.
- Precision sets the precision of the linked text.
- When clicking on Additional Format, a window will pop up where you will be able to fine-tune the format. This includes adding a Prefix or a Suffix, adding/changing the number separator for decimals symbols or thousands, and suppressing the leading or trailing zeros.
- The Formula tab shows the formula used for the expression, there you can add an additional calculation. For example, the multiplication of the cell number by a constant number.
- When you are happy with the result seen in the preview. Click OK and the link between an AutoCAD Table and Mtext object will be created!
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