Frequently asked question

Can I assign a spatial reference to CAD data?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

You can assign a spatial reference to CAD data in ArcCatalog. Instructions for assigning spatial references to CAD data are located in the ArcGIS Desktop Help topic titled ‘Defining a CAD layer’s coordinate system’.

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Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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