Overview

CADTransform by MGISS is an Add-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.

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

Key Benefits:

• 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
• 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)

Why CADTransform saves you money:
No need for expensive Extract Transform Load (ETL) software or specialists to manage CAD conversions. Your GIS team can handle the entire workflow in ArcGIS Pro, turning around data requests in minutes instead of days. With built-in validation and styling automation, you'll reduce rework and ensure data quality from the start.

Getting Started:
Download CADTransform here on Esri Marketplace and start your free trial. Experience how much time you can save before purchasing.

To purchase, complete the free download, then visit https://mgiss.co.uk/cad-transform-for-arcgis/

More than 3 users? Speak to sales about our 360 Support contract to make savings.

License activations are immediate. Documentation is sent between 9 am - 5 pm (UK time), Monday - Friday, excluding UK Bank Holidays.

Need an ArcGIS Enterprise integration?
CADTransform from Esri Marketplace is compatible with ArcGIS Online. For ArcGIS Enterprise integration, contact our sales team at sales@mgiss.co.uk or +44 151 329 0820.

Need to process batch transformations?  Working on a GIS system migration?
Speak to our sales team for more details about our Transform Toolbox, which can be fully customised for large projects.