Working with CAD Data in ArcGIS 9.2

Presented by Phil Sanchez

Seminar overview

ArcGIS 9.2 software introduces new methods and tools for working with CAD data, including a new CAD dataset organization, new tools for georeferencing CAD data, improved CAD feature rendering, and expanded property support. This seminar provides an overview of the new methods and tools and also covers techniques for using CAD data as input to ArcGIS geoprocessing tools. Additionally, the presenter demonstrates methods for converting CAD data to GIS data and discusses options for converting GIS data to CAD formats.

Key points

The presenter will discuss:

• CAD data organization
• Working with CAD annotation
• Georeferencing CAD data
• Importing CAD data to a geodatabase
• Exporting GIS data to CAD formats
• Suggested workflows

Intended audience

This seminar is designed for those who are familiar with ArcGIS Desktop and want to know how to integrate CAD data into their GIS. Experienced CAD users who are new to ArcGIS will also find the seminar of interest.