import AutoCAD data (extension: .sdf) into ArcGIS10

Question

Hy!
I am new here but I need your URGENT help to complete my thesis:
Is there any app or tool available within ArcGIS 10 to import SDF-files (version 2 if this makes a difference) more or less straight into a geodatabase?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Lauserle

spyrosvlachos · Answer

Hy!
I am new here but I need your URGENT help to complete my thesis:
Is there any app or tool available within ArcGIS 10 to import SDF-files (version 2 if this makes a difference) more or less straight into a geodatabase?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Lauserle

Hi, I  use "bulk copy" to turn .sdf to .shp.

AnantThunuguntla · Answer

Dear Anant Sinha,
thanks for your response, unfortunately I still face problems:
I tried with 
1.) FME Workbench 2012 -> "fatal error, sdf appears v.2.1 or older, convert into v.3" HOW?
2.) With MapInfo 11 sdf could not open it at all!
3.) SDF Viewer 1.6 -> "unable to open, file not recognized as a sqlce database"
Maybe you or anybody else have an idea without the need of an AutoCAD licence????
Thanks!
Lauserle

Hi Lauserle,

Does this link help? Sorry, I have very limited knowledge about this issue.

LauserLauser · Answer

Hi Lauserle,

Sorry, there is no tool available withing ArcGIS 10 to import SDF Files. However, you can check this forum post which talks about converting sdf files into shp files. You can also look into Safe Software FME Desktop.

Dear Anant Sinha,
thanks for your response, unfortunately I still face problems:
I tried with 
1.) FME Workbench 2012 -> "fatal error, sdf appears v.2.1 or older, convert into v.3" HOW?
2.) With MapInfo 11 sdf could not open it at all!
3.) SDF Viewer 1.6 -> "unable to open, file not recognized as a sqlce database"
Maybe you or anybody else have an idea without the need of an AutoCAD licence????
Thanks!
Lauserle