ArcGIS for AutoCAD mapping from multiple standard layers

[AnnetteFiler]

When trying to work with AutoCAD standardized layer names and then map that data into ArcGIS features, one may find that an ArcGIS feature needs to pull data from multiple AutoCAD layers. Currently, this ArcGIS for AutoCAD extension allows for one and only one AutoCAD Layer name specified within the ArcGIS Feature 'layer' from which to pull data and then attribute it. Please allow for specification of more than one AutoCAD Layer Name.

[MichaelDavidsonPM]

Hi @AnnetteFiler, thanks for posting this Idea.

When creating Document Feature Layers, you can issue a definition query that collects geometry from multiple CAD layers. For example, you could do the following:

- From the ArcGIS ribbon, select New Feature Layer from the Contents group.

- For each CAD layer of interest, in the Create a New Document Feature Layer dialog, click Add New Condition and select the CAD layer.

- In that same dialog, define the schema.

This is one approach to build up attributed geometry while collecting from multiple CAD layers of interest.