
The symbology of each feature layer will attempt to mimic the symbology of the source CAD layer. There are separate groups of these layers for the points, polylines, polygons, and multipatch features from the CAD file.Ī CAD file as a group of grouped feature layers is shown below: The result is a group of feature layers, one feature layer within the group for each CAD layer. Within these grouped feature layers is a series of layers established with a definition query in which the contents of each ArcGIS Pro layer in the grouping is based on the source CAD layer. The feature layers are grouped by geometric type. CAD feature datasets in the mapĪdding the entire CAD file to the map generates a group layer of grouped feature layers. To validate the positioning information for any CAD or BIM file, you can inspect the file properties in the Catalog pane and perform a coordinate positioning validation. Notifications will guide you to choose the proper spatial reference, and you will be presented with tools for any necessary CAD data repositioning. ArcGIS Pro alerts you when you attempt to add CAD data that does not have a proper spatial reference. wld) to identify how the coordinates in the CAD data should be positioned on the earth's surface. prj), and may require an optional coordinate transformation information file (. CAD files are required to have a valid Esri coordinate system file (. To use CAD data in ArcGIS Pro, the data must have a defined coordinate location. ArcGIS Pro also reads other feature class content in AutoCAD DWG and DXF format files from AutoCAD Civil 3D and Esri's ArcGIS for AutoCAD. MicroStation-based applications and other applications that use the DGN, DWG, and DXF file formats. ArcGIS Pro accepts data generated by AutoCAD and These platforms accommodate a range of applications. AutoCAD and MicroStation are two widely used general-purpose CAD platforms.

When CAD data is added to a map, the resulting CAD feature dataset of feature classes is accessible as a read-only feature layer. You can add CAD data directly as feature layers in ArcGIS Pro.
