Known Limitations

XL2CAD has the following known limitations.

Issue Notes
Password Protected Spreadsheets
  • Problem: XL2CAD cannot open and update Excel spreadsheets that are password protected.
  • Workaround: None.
Cloud-stored Documents
  • Problem: XL2CAD may hang the host CAD product when trying to update Cloud-stored (e.g. MicroSoft One-Drive, etc) documents.
  • Workaround: Have Excel open with the document(s) already open.

    Note: It is also suggested the Update Objects on Drawing Open feature of the XL2CAD System Defaults is toggled off.