File Geodatabase

Export File Geodatabase

Create an OpenFileGDB output folder for GIS workflows that require File Geodatabase format.

Overview

File Geodatabase export writes CAD drawing data to .gdb output.

Choose the output geodatabase path, select the CAD objects or layers to export, and keep auto-split enabled when exporting mixed geometry.

Common vector workflow

This format uses the common export workflow: selection, object types, attributes, export options, and output path.

Steps

Run EXPORTGEO_SP or click Spatial Data > Export.
Select Esri File Geodatabase in the Select Export Format window.
Complete the format-specific options window.
Choose the output path when prompted.
Wait for the progress window to finish.
Open the output in the target application and review the exported data.

Export to Esri File Geodatabase dialog

Best Practices

Confirm the drawing CRS before export.
Use layer-based selection when layers already represent logical GIS layers.
Keep only the required object types enabled.
Use the curve approximation step carefully for curved geometry.
Review the exported file in the receiving application before delivery.

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