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Bug

The Export to CAD tool does not honor the "Circle," "Arc," and "Insert" field values for the CadType field which is used with Export to CAD.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM087845
SubmittedJanuary 7, 2013
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

As Designed

Workaround

Three workarounds have been identified.First workaround:1) Use the Quick Export tool from the Data Interoperability extension.Second workaround:1) Add a field to the shapefile/feature class named 'CadType'.2) The field should be defined as text with a length of 30.3) Leave the field blank.4) Use the Export to CAD tool.Third workaround:1) Add a field to the shapefile/feature class named 'CadType'.2) The field should be defined as text with a length of 30.3) For LWPolyline and Line types, you can set the "CadType' field the same as the 'Entity' field.4) For Circle, Arc, and Insert types, set the 'CadType' field value to "Complex Shape".5) Use the Export to CAD tool.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM087845

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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