Device tag audit
List every SD-xxx and HS-xxx tag for AHJ submittal checklists.
Free Tool · CAD text extractor BOM export
CAD Text Extractor & BOM Export
Pull every annotation off the sheet — device tags, pipe sizes, room names — with layer name and X/Y position, then export a full label and layer inventory spreadsheet for audits and procurement checklists.
Parsed locally · not uploaded by default · no AutoCAD required
Free
Price
DWG / DXF
Formats
None
Install
Not required
AutoCAD
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What this tool includes
Full CAD text extractor BOM export functionality search text, toggle layers, measure distances, and export labels. Built for AEC CAD review workflows worldwide.
- Extract TEXT, MTEXT, ATTRIB
- X/Y coordinates per label
- Layer inventory with entity counts
- Key layer text filter
- Search by keyword
- Export Excel or CSV
From drawing labels to spreadsheet
Compliance reviews need every SD-xxx tag listed. Export the full text inventory to Excel instead of copying manually from PDF prints.
Submittal inventory in one export
Combine layer entity counts with text labels for a deliverable BOM-style spreadsheet — useful for internal QA before sending drawings to the owner or GC.
How to use CAD text extractor BOM export
Three steps no training, no AutoCAD license, no IT install.
- 1
Upload DWG/DXF
Text index and layer stats build automatically.
- 2
Search & filter
Find keywords or filter by layer.
- 3
Export Excel
Download label and inventory .xlsx.
Operation guide
How to Export CAD Text & BOM Inventory to Excel
Step-by-step tutorial · 6 min read
Who needs CAD text extractor BOM export?
BOM inventory export
Combine text labels and layer counts in one Excel deliverable for procurement QA.
Used worldwide for CAD review
Use our free CAD text extractor BOM export from any country — no AutoCAD license required. CadPeek is built for contractors, engineers, inspectors, and building owners who receive DWG/DXF files by email and need instant browser access. Popular in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and international projects with bilingual layer naming.
United States
NFPA, AHJ, MEP contractor, shop drawing review, IBC
Canada
CAN/ULC, building submittal, code review, MEP drawings
United Kingdom
BS 5839, MEP drawings, BIM exchange DXF
Australia
AS 2118, services drawings, hydraulic plans
Global / Asia
bilingual CAD layers, DXF exchange, imported drawings
CAD text extractor BOM export vs AutoCAD
For viewing and reviewing CAD drawings — not editing geometry.
Feature
CadPeek
AutoCAD
Open in browser no install
Free to view & search text
Smart layer highlighting
Export text to Excel
Share view-only link
Works on iPad / tablet
Edit / modify geometry
Built for these roles
- ·Contractors
- ·Commissioning agents
- ·QA reviewers
Parsed locally by default upload only when you Share
DWG R12024 and DXF supported
Smart layer & text highlighting built in
FAQ CAD text extractor BOM export
Common questions about our free online CAD text extractor BOM export tool.
- Which text types are extracted?
- TEXT, MTEXT, and block ATTRIB tags with layer name and insertion X/Y coordinates for audit spreadsheets.
- Can I filter by keyword?
- Yes. Search SD-, HS-, SP-, or room names in the text panel before exporting to Excel.
- What is included in the Excel export?
- Layer inventory with entity counts plus full text label sheet useful for internal QA before owner delivery.
- Is Excel export free?
- Text listing is free in the viewer. Full Excel export with coordinates is included on Starter plans and above.
- Do I need AutoCAD installed?
- No. All tools run in your browser with WebAssembly CAD engines. Upload DWG or DXF and work immediately on Windows, Mac, Linux, or tablet.
- Is my drawing uploaded to your servers?
- By default, files parse locally in your browser. Upload only happens when you explicitly create a Share link or use cloud features.
- What is the free file size limit?
- Free accounts can open files up to 15MB. Starter ($8.8/mo) supports 50MB, Pro 100MB, and Team 200MB per drawing.
- Which DWG versions are supported?
- AutoCAD DWG R12 through 2024 and DXF (ASCII and binary). Most 2D shop drawings open cleanly.
Try CAD Text Extractor & BOM Export now
Free CAD text extractor BOM export for contractors, engineers, inspectors, and building owners. Launch the tool above or open the full-screen viewer.