Bug
Selecting features from a CAD .dwg that have z-values, and exporting the selected features into a feature dataset by way of right-clicking layer > data > export selected from ArcMap causes a z-value error.
| Bug ID Number | NIM043463 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | March 19, 2009 |
| Last Modified | February 13, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 9.3 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | XP |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Additional Information
The z spatial references do not match, this error is raised using 10.0 SP4.Workaround
Workarounds:1. Create an empty feature class, containing a z-value coordinate system, and load data from the CAD .dwg. Or-2. Create an empty feature class, containing a z-value coordinate system-->add the empty feature class and the CAD layer to ArcMap-->start an edit session with the empty feature class as the target-->select the CAD features wanted--> with the edit tool right click on the data display (data frame view), select copy and then select paste.3. Export the selected CAD data as a feature class or shapefile; not into a feature dataset.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM043463
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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