Updating Tables Linked to External Data

Use the UpdateDataLink command to update the table in the drawing to reflect changes made in the linked spreadsheet.

To update data from a data link:

  1. Do one of the following:

    • On the ribbon, select Insert > Extraction and Linking Data > Update Data Link Table.

    • Type UpdateDataLink.

  2. In the graphics area, specify the table to update or specify options:

    • DataLink name. Lets you specify the name of the data link to update. Type a data link name or specify the ? option to list existing data links.

    • All datalinks. Update all data links in all tables from the drawing with data from the modified spreadsheets.

Access

Command: UpdateDataLink

Ribbon: Insert > Extraction and Linking data > Update Datalink Table

Related Topics

Creating Tables

Parent Topic

Linking Tables to External Data