Frequently asked question

Can I edit CAD data?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

No. You cannot directly edit CAD data in ArcGIS. However, you can convert your CAD data to a geodatabase feature class, coverage, or shapefile and edit those data sources in ArcMap.

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Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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