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List of Options
The following options are displayed.
File
Specifies the file and file path from which to create a data link.
Choose an Excel File
Allows you to choose an established Microsoft XLS, XLSX, or CSV file to link
to your drawing. At the bottom of this drop-down list, you can select a new
XLS, XLSX, or CSV file from which to create a data link.
Click the [...] button to browse for another Microsoft Excel file on your
computer.
Path Type Determines the path that will be used to find the file specified
above. There are three path options: full path, relative path, and no path.
■ Full Path. Uses the full path of the file specified above, including the root
directory and all subdirectories that contain the linked Microsoft Excel
file.
■ Relative Path. Uses the file path relative to the current drawing file to
reference the linked Microsoft Excel file. To use a relative path, the linked
file must be saved.
■ No Path. Uses only the filename of the linked Microsoft Excel file for
referencing.
Link Options
Specifies the data in your Excel file to link to your drawing.
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