PROBLEM

The spatial reference for a geodatabase feature class is unknown after importing CAD data

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Description

The spatial reference for a geodatabase feature class is unknown after importing CAD data.

Cause

The CAD data that was imported into the geodatabase did not have a spatial reference.

Solution or Workaround



  • Define the spatial reference of the geodatabase feature class using ArcCatalog.
  • Define the spatial reference of the CAD data and re-import it into the geodatabase.

    Note:
    Instructions for defining a coordinate system for CAD data can be found in the ArcGIS Help under Contents > ArcCatalog > Working with CAD data > Defining a coordinate system for CAD data.

Article ID:000006799

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x
  • ArcMap 9 x

Get help from ArcGIS experts

Contact technical support

Download the Esri Support App

Go to download options

Related Information

Discover more on this topic