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title: "CAD Layers"
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XPSWMM and XPStorm<span style="color: #333333"> </span>can import CAD files into the model and modify the display properties of the selected layers.

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## Adding CAD Layers

1. On the **Layer Control** panel, right-lick the **CAD Files** layer and then select **Load CAD File**. > Macro (inline-media-image)
2. In the **Add CAD file** dialog, locate the CAD file (*.dxf, *.dwg or *.dgn). Select it, and click **Open**.
3. After adding the CAD files, verify the files as they will appear in the **Layer Control** panel.> Macro (inline-media-image)

## CAD Layer Properties

1. In the **Layer Control** panel, right-click the specific CAD file layer and then select **Properties**. > Macro (inline-media-image)
2. Select or clear the specific properties in the **CAD File Properties** dialog.  
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3. Click **OK**.