Creating an Alignment and Profile from a 3D Polyline in Civil 3D
In a recent support question, a customer asked how they could create a Civil 3D horizontal alignment and profile from a 3D polyline. Looking at the common tools, I realized [...]
Creating a Surface Profile and Profile View
When designing inside Civil 3D, you often need to use the existing surface data inside your design process, to ensure you're taking into account the dirt that will have to [...]
Starting with Alignments from Objects
Whether you're creating a road corridor, creating a berm for a detention pond, or just need to analyze data and visualize design, alignments are a key role in Civil 3D [...]
User Coordinate Systems in Autodesk Civil 3D and Map 3D
Many US States and communities have added low-distortion projected coordinate systems for use in infrastructure projects. While Autodesk Civil 3D and Map 3D contain many of them, it does not [...]
How to Access Autodesk Assistant
Autodesk Assistant is an AI-self-guided service for help with finding solutions for product questions, direct you to a chat with a product support agent, request an immediate call back, or [...]
Quick Look: Autodesk FormIt Pro
AUTODESK FORMIT PRO FormIt Pro is an intuitive 3D sketching app with native Revit interoperability and can only be obtained as part of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Collection (AEC). [...]
Civil 3D Custom Component Line Label
In some circumstances, it is necessary to label an offset from a known location by it’s X an Y components. Many times this needs to be expressed using cardinal directions (N, S, E and W) such as a call out …
Making AutoCAD Work For You – Tools & Tips -1 (Quick/MEASUREGEOM)
Making AutoCAD Work For You – Tools & Tips -1 AutoCAD has so many commands, sometimes it's fun to share your favorites in hopes someone else might find it useful! [...]
Update: Civil 3D’s Project Explorer and Grading Optimization for YOU
Wow, just got back from Autodesk University down in New Orleans and am beyond excited to start sharing all of the love the Civil industry is getting inside Autodesk products! [...]
Overview of Slope Analysis for Surfaces in Civil 3D
As part of the civil, survey or construction industry, there are a lot of useful tools within Autodesk Civil 3D 2023 to help get a quick look at the surface. [...]