# DATAEXTRACTION Command [GstarCAD 2022](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/Index.md) → [Commands](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/Commands/(Commands).md) → [D](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/Commands/D/(D).md) ## Function Description: This command is used to extract drawing data and merge data from an external source to a data extraction table or external file. Exports object property, block attribute and drawing information to a data extraction table or to an external file, and specifies a data link to an Excel spreadsheet. The [Data Extraction wizard dialog box](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/Commands/03%20Dialog%20Boxes/Data%20Extraction%20Wizard%20Dialog%20Box.md) is displayed. ## Command Access: > **Icon:** > ![](GCADICO_EATTEXT.png) > **Menu:** Tools \> Data Extraction > **Ribbon:** Annotation \> Table \> Date Extraction > **Toolbar:** Modify II \> Data Extraction > **Command:** DATAEXTRACTION > **Alias:** / **Command Prompts: /**