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Bug

DWG and DXF files saved in AutoCAD 2012 version 1024 do not display in ArcGIS Pro.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000178238
SubmittedJuly 28, 2025
Last ModifiedAugust 11, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.5.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

This is as designed.

Workaround

Use ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro versions 2.8.0 or 3.0.3 to export the data to feature classes, then convert it back to a CAD file. After this process, the layers display correctly in later versions of ArcGIS Pro.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000178238

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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