# EATTEXT Command [GstarCAD 2021](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2021/Index.md) → [Commands](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2021/Commands/(Commands).md) → [E](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2021/Commands/E/(E).md) The DATAEXTRACTION/EATTEXT command is used to extracts drawing data and merges data from an external source to a data extraction table or external file. ## Command Access: > **Menu:** Tools \> Data Extraction > **Command:** DATAEXTRACTION/EATTEXT ## Function Description: Exports object properties, block attributes, and drawing informations to a data extraction table or to an external file. The Data Extraction wizard is displayed. ![](DATAEXTRACTION.jpg) <a id="GUID-5A39FFE8-10AC-4AE5-8EF4-D097C8261D1A__WS1A9193826455F5FF-3A17572711DA7B6E15F-6ACA"></a> Data extraction wizard provides step-by-step instructions for extracting information from objects, blocks, and attributes.