The CAD to Geodatabase tool apparently lacks programming to assure consistent repeatable conversions of the DGN Levels and Font Size. During the conversion the subtype coded values are not consistently assigned the same Subtype coded values. This deficiency renders the tool useless in providing reliable and repeatable conversions for updating Geodatabases with CAD source. The inconsistent subsequent conversions cause expected data to not be displayed in the expected ArcMap Layer and/or unexpected data to be displayed in random layers.
CAD is our authoritative and continuously updated background data used in our GIS. We must be able to routinely, reliably, and consistently convert CAD to Geodatabase while honoring Annotation Subtype Coded Values in respect of DGN Levels and font sizing for proper display in GIS Maps and Applications. The current tool is not providing consistent results and has caused countless hours of rework and troubleshooting of problems resulting from this deficiency.
