Oil change

Hello together, have now my first oil change with my cdi Bj. 2003 behind me. Sucking out the oil from the measuring rod is really an “unoptimal” solution. When looking at the engine from below I mean that it is possible to perform an oil change over the outlet from the oil filter! has anyone ever tried something like this? I mean that it is the lowest point of the motor. if you jack up the smart front a little, then it would have to be so possible? Greetings hanne