Computer-aided design (CAD) data is file-based source data that is commonly distributed as a drawing.
CAD drawings are used primarily by the technical and construction professions that include engineering, architecture, and surveying. The information captured in CAD drawings represents a significant investment that you can leverage with your GIS.
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