by adding “_projected” to the end of each filename.Ĭlick the box next to the Output Coordinate System box to select the projection that you would like to assign to the dataset. It is a good idea to indicate that these are the projected versions of other datasets, e.g. In the Output Dataset or Feature Class box, browse to the location where you would like to save the projected dataset and specify the filename. (If it has not yet been loaded into the map document, click on the folder icon to browse to the appropriate folder and select it.) The software should auto-detect the coordinate system of this dataset and list it in the Input Coordinate System box. In the Input Dataset or Feature Class box, use the dropdown menu to select the dataset you are looking to project. If any of your layers need to be projected, open the ArcToolbox window by clicking on the red toolbox.Įxpand Data Management Tools, then Projections and Transformations, then Feature, then double-click on Project.
In order for your data layers to display properly in AutoCAD, they will all need to be projected into the appropriate coordinate system.Use the Add Data button to add each of the datasets you wish to convert to the map document.