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Esri International User Conference | San Diego, CA
Technical Workshops |
Loading CAD data into the GeodatabaseAlex LeReaux
Thursday, July 14, 2011 – 10:15 AM
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Agenda
• What is the direct-read CAD data model?
• Best practice geoprocessing tools
• The ETL pattern
• Extracting data- Demo (loading geometry)
• Loading CAD annotation that sizes correctly- Demo (loading annotation)
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The direct-read CAD data model
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Feature classes for DWG files
Feature classes for DWG files
The direct-read CAD data model
Organizes and displays contents in ArcGIS desktop applications
GeometryGeometry AnnotationAnnotation
MyDrawing.DWG (or DGN)
AttributesAttributes
CAD feature classes
Attributes
Spatial referenceMyDrawing.PRJ
GeoreferenceMyDrawing.WLD
MetadataMyDrawing.XML
StandardStandard CAD-definedCAD-definedLoad
MyDrawing.DWG (or DGN)
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Best practice tools
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Best practice tools
• Copy Features
• Feature To Polygon
• Feature Class To Feature Class
• Delete Fields and Append
• CAD To Geodatabase (complete datasets)
• Import CAD Annotation (annotation only)
Tools that accept a dataset, feature class or feature layer as input
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The ETL pattern
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The ETL pattern
CAD conversions follow a common ETL pattern
Geo-reference
Geo-reference ExtractExtract
Annotation
Multipatch
Polygon
Point
Polyline
MyDrawing.DWG
TransformTransform LoadLoad
ArcMap Geodatabase
SelectSelectSplitSplit
Table joinsTable joins
PolygonsPolygons
Spatial joinsSpatial joins
AttributesAttributes
Definition query
Definition query
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Extracting CAD data
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Query BuilderQuery Builder
Extracting CAD data
Use Query Builder and leverage EXP files
Geo-reference
Geo-reference
Annotation
Multipatch
Polygon
Point
PolyLine
MyDrawing.DWG
TransformTransform LoadLoad
ArcMap Geodatabase
Definition query
Definition query
Parcels.EXP
Load Save
ExtractExtract
"Layer" = 'V-PROP-LINE'
Roads.EXPEasements.EXP
ControlPoints.EXP
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Demo - Loading CAD data
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Converting CAD Annotation
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Loading CAD annotation
Assign a units definition that matches the target data frame
Spatial reference
MyDrawing.PRJ)
Internal unitsInternal units
ArcMapGP tools
Map unitsMap units
MyDrawing.DWG
Linear unitsLinear units
Data FrameImport CAD Annotation
= 1 U.S. Foot= 3.2808399 U.S. Feetx 1 (meter)U.S Feet (0.304801)
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Demo – Loading CAD Annotation
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Loading CAD data into the Geodatabase
Review
• CAD conversion workflows follow a common ETL pattern.
• Use Query Builder and leverage EXP files.
• You can use any tool that accepts a dataset, feature class or feature layer as input.
• Assign a coordinate system with linear units that match the target data frame when loading annotation.
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Thank You
- Please fill out evaluations at www.esri.com/sessionevals
- Sessions are recorded and can be purchased
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CAD Technical Workshops
Remaining sessions
• Using ArcGIS Map Services in Microstation - Thursday, July 14, 10:40AM - 11:00AM (24 A)
• Integrating CAD Data with the Parcel Fabric - Thursday, July 14, 11:05AM - 11:25AM (24 A)
• Georeferencing CAD datasets- Thursday, July 14, 3:15PM - 3:35PM (24 A)
• Exporting GIS Features to CAD Drawings- Thursday, July 14, 3:40PM - 4:00PM (24 A)
• Using CAD Data in ArcGIS- Friday, July 15, 9:00AM - 10:15AM, (7 A/B)
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