Excel and Autocad...

...how to you convert a list of points in an Excel spreadsheet into a list of points (2D or 3D) in AutoCAD? Well the quickest and easiest solution is shown below:

So you get a preview of the solution and can change layers and colors and text sizes before creating the DXF file. DXF is a standard format and the DXF files created by Pointor can be read in by AutoCAD, Microstation, Inventor, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, IntelliCAD and many many CAD programs.

In other words with Pointor you can import GPS data into CAD in just the way you need. For example here is the options dialog screenhot:

There are some more screenshots here, and a free demo is available by clicking on the button below:

How to export Excel into DXF format.

How to import TAB separated GIS data.

"We were looking for a program to convert lists of 3D points from Excel to AutoCAD. We are working at an archaeological project and need to transfer lists of some hundred points (finds, pottery etc.) into the site's map. It perfectly matches our needs, seems to match exactly our needs, and it is not expensive!"

- A Happy Customer

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