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Bug

Running some .dgn files in the CAD to Geodatabase geoprocessing tool returns the error "Error 999998" in ArcGIS Pro 3.1.x.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000168190
SubmittedJune 10, 2024
Last ModifiedDecember 17, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

This issue is not reproducible anymore and works as expected.

Workaround

Prior to working in ArcGIS Pro, export the CAD dataset to a .dwg file instead of .dgn. There are no issues with .dwg files as input to the CAD to Geodatabase tool in ArcGIS Pro 3.1.x.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000168190

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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