ArcGIS for AutoCAD

Obtain Interoperability between AutoCAD and the ArcGIS Platform

What is ArcGIS for AutoCAD?
ArcGIS for AutoCAD is a free, downloadable tool that offers seamless interoperability between AutoCAD and the ArcGIS platform. ArcGIS for AutoCAD users are provided with quick and easy access, within the AutoCAD environment, to enterprise geographic information system (GIS) data published by ArcGIS Server. In addition, ArcGIS for AutoCAD gives users the ability to prepare data for use in a GIS while working within existing CAD standards.

Create and edit GIS data stored inside standard DWG files created according to the mapping speci cation for drawings. Customize your ArcGIS for AutoCAD mapping applications with the rich set of included AutoLISP tools. Use the mapping specification for drawings tools to create AutoCAD les with feature classes and attributes according to industry-standard data models.

Who typically uses ArcGIS for AutoCAD?

Desktop AutoCAD users who want to leverage their existing CAD standards to create GIS-ready data Enterprise users or outside contractors working in mixed CAD/GIS environments GIS and CAD users who frequently need to exchange data AutoCAD users who need online and simple access to GIS content

ArcGIS for AutoCAD implements a data encoding method called mapping speci cation for drawings, which allows users to create, manipulate, and de ne how CAD data is organized and attributed as GIS content. AutoCAD les enhanced with the mapping speci cation for drawings can be used directly as GIS content in applications such as ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS for AutoCAD, or custom AutoCAD applications that have implemented the data encoding method.

Getting started with ArcGIS for AutoCAD

ArcGIS for AutoCAD is compatible with AutoCAD 2007, 2008, and 2009 and ArcGIS Server map services 9.2 and above. Numerous public and private Web sites offer map service content published by ArcGIS Server including ArcGIS Online services. To access both free and subscription-based ArcGIS Online services maps and imagery, visit http://resources.esri.com/arcgisonlineservices.

What is included with ArcGIS for AutoCAD?

Tools to create, edit, and add GIS feature classes and related attributes within standard AutoCAD les API tools to build your own CAD-based, GIS-ready applications Map service palette to connect to and store favorite map services Support for ArcGIS Server map services version 9.2 and above on secure servers Support for ArcGIS cached map services version 9.3 and above Support for AutoCAD versions 20072009

What can you do with ArcGIS for AutoCAD?

Access georeferenced ArcGIS Server map services in AutoCAD without data management, transformation, symbology con guration, or conversion. Access free and premium map service content from ArcGISSM Online services inside AutoCAD. Identify feature attributes maintained on the server by selecting locations depicted in AutoCAD. Automatically project map service content into your selected coordinate system.
With ArcGIS for AutoCAD, you can access the maps and imagery of ArcGIS Online services to add geographic context to your AutoCAD designs.

Download the ArcGIS for AutoCAD tool for free at

www.esri.com/autocadapp.
For more information, call ESRI at 1-800-447-9778. Send e-mail inquiries to info@esri.com. Visit ESRIs Web page at www.esri.com.
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