Can't open CAD files in Version 10

Question

I keep getting a "Could not open the specified file" prompt when trying to bring in a CAD drawing from ArcCatalog. It wont even see CAD files when I use the Add Data function either. I just installed Service Pack 2. This never was an issue before with CAD. Any ideas? Thanks!

ThomasMcKean · Answer

I was recently given a DWG to open in ArcMap.  I added the file type extension to ArcCatalog, and was unable to see the DWG.  Once I removed the 'DWG' file type from the list of extensions, I was able to view and convert the DWG without issue.

AnantThunuguntla · Answer

I have added dwg as a file type in ArcCatalog and am still getting "Could not open the specified file" when I drag and drop from catalog window in ArcMap. If I use add data it still doesn't see dwg files.

ArcGIS 10 sp2

Hi Ari,

I tried the same steps in 10 SP 2 and I am able to view the dwg files. Can you please contact Tech Support?

AriIsaak · Answer

I have added dwg as a file type in ArcCatalog and am still getting "Could not open the specified file" when I drag and drop from catalog window in ArcMap. If I use add data it still doesn't see dwg files.

ArcGIS 10 sp2