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Instructions provided describe one method for converting geodatabase feature classes to CAD file formats (DWG or DXF) that include layer names and text entities.
The process outlined below is performed in ArcMap.
Warning:
Annotation stored in the map cannot be converted to CAD.
Note:
CAD layers can contain different kinds of features, so the same layer name can be used for features of all feature types being converted. If the layer field is left blank for some features, those features are saved on Layer 0.
Note:
At version 9.3.1 and previous versions, if a field exists in the attribute table that already contains suitable layer names, use the 'Set CAD Alias' Tool and set the Alias for that field to 'Layer'.
Note:
If the data was originally imported from an AutoCAD DWG or DXF file, the field named 'Layer' already exists in the attribute tables. Those Layer names are reassigned to the exported data.
Warning:
The .dwg or .dxf file extensions must be included in the output file name.
Last Published: 5/5/2016
Article ID: 000008383