CAD layers appear as single point in ArcGIS Pro

[MikeFerris]

I am trying to add a CAD file (DWG 2018) to AGIS Pro (3.1) and the layers are all empty except for a single point. I don't have access to AutoCAD but the person sending assures me that everything appears correct in the AutoCAD application. I have not experienced this with any other CAD files. I am wondering if it has something to do with the way the CAD file was created or saved. Anyone else ever seen this? 

[ThomasHoman · Accepted solution]

Can you share the CAD dwg?

Also, ask your CAD folks if the linework is in the shared drawing itself or has been XREF'd in. External Reference (XREF) is a technique where other dwg's can be added to the master dwg without having to go back through the symbolization and labeling.

Regards,

Tom

[MichaelFerris · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the XREF suggestion. I sent your suggestion to them and that solved the issue. 

[MichaelFerris]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll ask the question about XREF.