Data Extraction in LusoCAD 2026

In many CAD workflows, producing accurate schedules, bills of materials (BOMs) and quantity surveys is just as critical as the drawings themselves. However, manual counts, ad hoc spreadsheets and inconsistent attribute nomenclatures often lead to delays and errors. LusoCAD 2026 solves these pain points with a targeted Data Extraction workflow that reads object information directly from your drawings and transforms it into ready-to-use tables or exports.

With reusable definition files (.GXE), you can standardise what is extracted - between teams, projects and disciplines - without having to rebuild the definitions every time you need to. Update a single model and propagate those changes to any drawing that references it. Whether you're managing an office standard or preparing a one-off report, LusoCAD 2026 Data Extraction offers a repeatable, auditable and scalable process.

O LusoCAD 2026 simplifies data extraction from drawings, allowing you to collect data from objects (blocks, attributes, layers and geometric properties) and export them to tables or external files. With reusable definition files (.GXE), you can standardise extractions between projects, edit definitions once and automatically update linked tables. It is ideal for bills of materials (BOM), quantity surveys and technical reports that require speed, accuracy and consistency.

Access Data Extraction

1. Start the command DATA EXTRACTION.
2. Create a new extraction: Click Next and choose where to save the new extraction definition file (.GXE). This file stores your model and settings.
3. Configure the extraction: Follow the configuration wizard. Select the drawings or the current file, choose the object types (e.g. blocks) and the desired properties (attributes, layers, geometry). Apply filters to
4. include only what is necessary.
5. Table output and insertion: Activate "Insert data extraction table into drawing" and then Finish. Indicate the insertion point in the drawing and adjust the scale of the table as necessary.

Reusing models with GXE

1. Start with a new design: Open a new drawing and run DATAEXTRACTION.
2. Load an existing GXE: Choose the previously saved .GXE file to reuse its selection rules, properties and formatting.
3. Save as a separate template (optional): Click Next and save the current extraction as a separate .GXE file to version your models for different projects or disciplines.
4. Insert the table: Finish the wizard and place the generated table in the new drawing. You'll see that the definitions are inherited from the original GXE, ensuring consistency.

Edit an existing GXE extract

• You can modify any GXE to adapt it to new requirements without rebuilding everything from scratch:
• Add or remove drawings from the source set
• Change the types of objects to include/exclude (e.g. add specific blocks or layers)
• Select different properties to report (e.g. add length, switch to area, include attributes)
• Adjust sorting, grouping, totals and formatting

After editing, insert the modified table into the current drawing to reflect the changes.

Tips for better results

• Start with a "master" GXE template for your company's standards (naming, properties, formatting).
• Use object filters (by layer, name or property) to avoid excessively long tables.
• Group and sort the columns according to BOM or table conventions (for example, by part code).
• Add totals or summaries when it makes sense (for example, total quantity or total length).
• Keep the attribute nomenclature consistent across the blocks to ensure a clean and reliable extraction.
• Version your GXE files (e.g. ProjectA_BOM_v1.gxe, v2.gxe) for traceability.

Common use cases

• Bills of materials (BOM): count blocks and list attributes such as code, description and unit.
• Quantity surveys: add lengths, areas and counts for cost estimates.
• Technical tables: doors, windows, parts and equipment, or layer-based reports.
• Quality control (QA): compare predicted vs. actual object properties between drawings.

Troubleshooting and common errors

• Empty or partial results: check that you have selected the correct drawings and object types; confirm filters that may be excluding items.
• Missing attributes: make sure the blocks have the attributes filled in; include the attribute properties in the wizard.
• Duplicates: confirm whether you are analysing external references or multiple drawings with the same items; adjust the selection of sources or the grouping.
• Formatting problems: use the wizard options (column order, headings, units) and save the GXE so that all drawings inherit the improvements.
• Outdated tables: right-click and "Update Table Data Links" to update from GXE.

Main benefits:

• Speed: guided configuration and reusable GXE templates speed up report production.
• Rigour: direct extraction of design data reduces manual errors.
• Consistency: several drawings remain aligned when referencing the same GXE.
• Flexibility: edit your GXE once and propagate the updates to all linked tables.

Conclusion

LusoCAD 2026 makes data extraction fast, reliable and consistent, taking advantage of the information in your drawings. Save your definitions in .GXE definition files, reuse them between projects and update tables with a single action to keep reports synchronised. Adopt a "master" model, impose consistent block attributes and version your GXE files to raise quality while reducing delivery times. Whether you're preparing BOMs, quantity surveys or technical tables, LusoCAD 2026 automates the heavy lifting so your team can focus on design decisions - not manual data processing.