acad-tables

Automate AutoCAD Table objects' creation, formatting and style management across drawings.

3|Updated Feb 17, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/hebackus/c3d-api-plugin --skill acad-tables
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Skill: acad-tables
Source: https://github.com/hebackus/c3d-api-plugin/tree/main/skills/acad-tables
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hebackus/c3d-api-plugin --skill acad-tables

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

AutoCAD table creation and formatting is often manual and error-prone when producing schedules, data tables, or BOMs across drawings. This skill provides programmatic control over table content, sizing, styling, merging, and table-wide formatting to accelerate CAD documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and size Table objects programmatically, including title, header, and data rows.
  • Set cell content (text, blocks, fields), merge cells, and apply per-cell or per-table styles (TableStyle) for consistent formatting.
  • Use cases include generating schedules, BOMs, and data-driven CAD annotations from datasets or automated workflows.

Quick Start

Create a new Table in the active document, set size and style, populate cells with text or blocks, then generate the layout to render.

Frequently Asked Questions about acad-tables

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate AutoCAD table creation and formatting programmatically?

You can automate AutoCAD table creation by using APIs to construct Table objects, set sizing, populate cells with text or blocks, and apply TableStyle formatting automatically. This replaces manual CAD table work and ensures consistent schedules and BOMs across drawings.

Can I merge cells and insert blocks into an AutoCAD table using C#?

Yes, you can merge cells and insert blocks into an AutoCAD table using C#. The skill exposes Table and Cell APIs that enable content manipulation like inserting text, blocks, and fields, alongside merging cells for complex data-driven CAD annotations.

What is the best way to generate schedules and BOMs across multiple AutoCAD drawings?

The best way to generate schedules and BOMs across multiple AutoCAD drawings is through programmatic table construction. By exposing Table-related APIs, you can automate content insertion, cell formatting, and style management to produce data tables without manual entry.

Does this approach support applying custom TableStyle to CAD tables?

Yes, this approach supports applying custom TableStyle to CAD tables. You can assign per-cell or per-table styles programmatically, ensuring consistent formatting across title, header, and data rows for automated CAD documentation workflows.

Do I need specific dependencies to start building AutoCAD tables with this skill?

No specific external dependencies are required to start building AutoCAD tables with this skill. You create a new Table in the active document, set the size and style, populate the cells, and then generate the layout to render the table.