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Convert CAD Drawings to Feature Layers with ArcGIS for AutoCAD

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Hey GeoSnappers! Do you have any CAD layers you want to convert to online geographic feature layers? This video shows how to transform a CAD layer to a geographic feature layer in Civil 3D using the ArcGIS for AutoCAD plug-in, as well as how to upload the newly created feature layer to your ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise portal. This allows you to share your CAD data more widely than ever before. By converting your CAD layer into a feature layer, you unlock new possibilities, including creating dashboards, applications, surveys, as well as contributing to the Community Map of Canada. Learn more about the Community Map of Canada: https://www.esri.ca/en-ca/products/data/the-community-map-of-canada/overview Learn more about the free ArcGIS for AutoCAD plug-in and how it can help simplify CAD and GIS collaboration: https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-for-autocad/overview 00:00 - Intro 00:40 – Convert CAD layer to a feature layer 02:26 – Sharing a feature layer to your organization -------------------------------------------------------------------- About ArcGIS Online ► Product Page https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-online/overview ► Blogs https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/arcgis-online/ ► Esri Community https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online/ct-p/arcgis-online -------------------------------------------------------------------- About GeoSnaps | Videos by Esri Canada      ► A collection of bite-sized technical videos about all things in the ArcGIS universe. ► Have a suggestion for a GeoSnap?  Email us at geosnaps@esri.ca ► Be sure to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with the latest tutorials and technical inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/user/esricanadatv -------------------------------------------------------------------- Want more from Esri Canada?   ► Sign up for our email and select ‘Getting Technical’ under Esri Canada Blog Digests to receive the latest in your inbox: https://pages.esri.ca/Esri-Canada-Preference-Centre.html To learn more, contact us: https://esri.ca/contactus