AutoCAD LT :: Title Block With Excel Fields

Apr 30, 2012

I want to create title blocks with text fields that are linked to an excel file for easy updating.  I want to be able to open the excel file and change the sheet number, date, title, revisions etc. Any title block .dwg file and an excel file that are linked together? 

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I know there is a problem with the line:

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