SHP2DWG Convert Esri .shp to DWG. .shp to AutoCAD

GIS Esri-SHAPE Import integrated with progeCAD

One click conversion SHP to DWG - Import .shp to progeCAD

Import SHAPE (ESRI) files with geospatial vectors (points, lines, and polygons) and its attributes into DWG drawings. The SHP2CAD feature allows an easy transfer of ESRI Shapefiles to CAD drawings so as to use them as native DWG files. SHP2CAD also imports all data (attributes) linked to geo-spatial vectors. An interactive form allows to visualize and edit Attributes.

Included for free with progeCAD.

SHP to DWG How-to Video

A quick view of the ESRI shape Import process with progeCAD.

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