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Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATEXPORT_ENTITY_PROPERTIES_TO_EXCEL |
Export device entity properties to Excel |
Ribbon: FireCAD > Entity Properties > Export Entity Properties
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
Overview
Exports every device in the project to Excel, one row per device, with its drawing and handle, part number, circuits and entity properties (panel name, location, building, floor, application, note, zone and any custom properties). Edit the workbook and re-import it with ATIMPORT_ENTITY_PROPERTIES.
Steps
- On the FireCAD Tools tab, open the Entity Properties panel and choose Export Entity Properties (or type
ATEXPORT_ENTITY_PROPERTIES_TO_EXCEL) - In the Export Entity Properties window, pick the folder and file name (the default is EntityProperties.xlsx) and click Save. All devices are exported; there is no selection step
- The workbook opens in Excel
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