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Purge unused layers, explode complex blocks if needed, and close open polylines. GIS tools hate sloppy linework.

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Make sure your drawing is in a real-world coordinate system (e.g., UTM, State Plane). Use GEOGRAPHICLOCATION or ADESETCRDSYS to assign or verify it. Purge unused layers, explode complex blocks if needed,

Here’s a quick workflow to export spatial data from AutoCAD without losing your mind (or your coordinates): Purge unused layers

Here’s a ready-to-use about exporting spatial data from AutoCAD. You can adapt it for a blog, social media, or internal team update. Title: From CAD to GIS: How to Export Spatial Data from AutoCAD the Right Way

📍 But a simple DWG export won’t cut it — you need clean, geo-referenced datasets.