Chapter 12
Working with Tables
Chapter Objectives
Create tables from scratch by entering the data manually
Create tables by linking with a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
Manage data links using the Data Link Manager
Control the appearance of tables using table styles
Modify tables using grips
Insert formulas in a table
Introduction
A table is an AutoCAD annotation object type that consists of data in rows and columns similar to an accounting spreadsheet. Many of the common spreadsheet features you may be familiar with work exactly the same in AutoCAD tables. It is even possible to paste a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet so that it converts directly into a static AutoCAD table with the desired formatting and fonts. Even better, you can link ...
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