Here’s a quick workflow to export spatial data from AutoCAD without losing your mind (or your coordinates):
Purge unused layers, explode complex blocks if needed, and close open polylines. GIS tools hate sloppy linework. autocad spatial data export
Make sure your drawing is in a real-world coordinate system (e.g., UTM, State Plane). Use GEOGRAPHICLOCATION or ADESETCRDSYS to assign or verify it. Here’s a quick workflow to export spatial data