This is the professional GIS-to-CAD gateway. Steps:
Note: If you are using , you cannot run MAPIMPORT . You must convert your Shapefiles to DXF format using a free tool like QGIS first, then open the DXF in AutoCAD LT. import spatial data autocad
If you have Civil 3D, you have more powerful tools specifically for terrain and point data. This is the professional GIS-to-CAD gateway
To maintain integrity when moving data back to GIS: import spatial data autocad