Removing an Excel data link in AutoCAD allows you to keep the data in your table while severing the connection to the external spreadsheet.
To remove an Excel data link in AutoCAD, you need to access the context menu within the table itself. This process keeps the existing data in your AutoCAD table but stops it from updating automatically from the linked Excel file.
Step-by-Step Guide to Detach Data Link
Based on the provided reference, the method to detach a data link involves selecting a cell within the table and using the right-click menu. Here are the precise steps:
- Select a Cell: Click anywhere within a cell of the table that contains the data link you want to remove.
- Access Context Menu: Right-click on the selected cell. This will bring up a context-sensitive menu.
- Navigate to Data Links: From the context menu, choose the Data Links option. This will open a submenu related to data linking features.
- Detach the Link: In the Data Links submenu, select Detach Data Link.
Following these steps will successfully remove the dynamic link between your AutoCAD table and the external Excel spreadsheet. The data that was present in the table at the time of detachment will remain in the AutoCAD drawing, essentially converting the linked table into a static, non-linked table.
This process is useful when you no longer need the table to update from the source spreadsheet but wish to preserve the current information within your drawing. Remember, the reference also notes that the same Data Links command can be used to update the linked spreadsheet from AutoCAD when changes are made there, highlighting the function of this menu.
