If you are a subscriber of Visio Plan 2, you can import a .dwg or .dxf file from AutoCAD versions 2007 through 2017. If you are not a subscriber, make sure to save the file as an AutoCAD 2007 .dwg or .dxf file before importing. (though I'm not sure what Visio Plan 2 is). -us/office/import-an-autocad-drawing-6d2d7d51-182b-4813-a09d-4465925... Opens a new window
With autocad Map3d you can connect ogr, or shape/sde/oracle/sql datasources.
With this functionality you can create objects directly in autocad that are in turn "put" into the source you specify.
If your version truly is autocad then the fdo option is not there (Map product line only).
If you upgrade or see differently you can check out more about FDO on the osgeo website.
Autocad map and Civil have FDO built in.
You can connect native formats and edit directly depending on the provider.
If you are not on a map product, The answers from Jakub and BicycleDude are both viable.
ArcGIS for AutoCAD Build 250 requires AutoCAD 2010 or higher versions. It is compatible with map services from ArcGIS Server 9.3 and higher for the Microsoft .NET Framework. To download the free plug-in and learn more, visit www.esri.com/autocadapp.
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