CADTransform for ArcGIS

A plug-in for ArcGIS which rapidly transforms CAD layers to an ArcGIS feature class or feature layer in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise

CADTransform by MGISS is a plug-in for Esri ArcGIS Pro that transforms CAD drawings (DWG/DGN) into ArcGIS-ready formats in minutes, not hours. Whether you’re managing utility networks, construction projects, or infrastructure assets, CADTransform eliminates the time-consuming, error-prone process of converting and styling CAD data.

Ready to transform your CAD workflow?

CADTransform is available as a 12-month single-user license for £739.20 + VAT (annual license).

What’s included:

Unlimited CAD file conversions (DWG/DGN)
All features: transform, style, filter, publish to ArcGIS Online Feature Layers and Vector Tiles
Export to File Geodatabase
Immediate license activation
Email support and comprehensive user documentation
Free 2-week trial available

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Purchase CADTransform License – £739.20 + VAT

Important notes:

Requires ArcGIS Pro (version 3.4 or above) with an active ArcGIS Online named user account (not included)
License valid for 12 months from purchase date
For ArcGIS Enterprise integration, contact [email protected] or call +44 151 329 0820

Real-world applications:

Utilities & Infrastructure: Rapidly convert as-built CAD drawings from contractors into your GIS network, maintaining accurate records while reducing the risk of data entry errors that lead to utility strikes
Construction & Engineering: Transform site plans and design drawings into ArcGIS Online for project coordination, sharing precise location data with field teams and stakeholders without specialist CAD software
Asset Management: Convert legacy CAD records into your enterprise GIS to create a single source of truth, improving data integrity and supporting better maintenance decisions
Environmental Planning: Bring detailed site surveys and constraint mapping from CAD into ArcGIS for biodiversity assessments, compliance reporting, and sustainable development planning

Why use CADTransform?

Transform: Rapidly convert CAD (DWG/DGN) to ArcGIS Feature Class with automated geometry validation
Spatial Reference: Detect spatial reference from CAD or manually specify
Style: Retain CAD layer colours, line styling, and symbology, with in-built stringent validation, eliminating hours of manual re-styling in GIS
Filter & Cleanse: Select only the CAD layers you need, reducing map clutter and ArcGIS Online storage costs. Remove unnecessary attribute fields to streamline workflows
Text Point Import: Import CAD text as a Text Point with labels switched on, coloured, and styled automatically — no manual configuration needed after conversion (NEW)
Custom Linetype Support: Parse LIN linetype files including inline text, which is applied as a label and honoured in ArcGIS Online — keeping your custom linework looking exactly as intended (NEW)
Organise: Split CAD layers into individual GIS layers, so you can turn layers on/off efficiently without complex query definitions (IMPROVED)
Publish: Export directly to
- local File Geodatabase (NEW FEATURE),
- ArcGIS Online Feature Layers (IMPROVED),
- or Vector Tile Layers (NEW)
- Share instantly with your organisation and external groups

Save Credits: Publish detailed site drawings as Vector Tile basemap or additional layer to massively reduce ArcGIS Online credit consumption compared to feature layers (NEW)

TECHNICAL NOTES AND REQUIREMENTS

ArcGIS Pro version 3.4 or above
ArcGIS Pro Python active environment set as default
ArcGIS Pro set up with an Active Portal to a named user ArcGIS Online account
Firewall permission for ArcGIS Pro to access https://srvc.mgiss.co.uk
ArcGIS Online named user to be assigned Creator user type or above *
ArcGIS Online named user to be assigned Publisher role or above *
ArcGIS Pro minimum hardware requirements
Users may experience slower run times if RAM memory < 32 Gb

(* For ArcGIS Online publishing tasks only)

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