The Autodesk(R) Civil 3D(R) 2023 software supports a wide range of civil engineering tasks and creates intelligent relationships between objects. The Autodesk Civil 3D 2023: Fundamentals for Land Developers (Grading) guide is recommended for users that are required to create site grading plans using the Autodesk Civil 3D software. This guide is also suited for managers who require an overview and understanding of this aspect of the Autodesk Civil 3D software. Users use feature lines, grading tools, and corridors to create a commercial site containing a parking lot, building pads, pond, and simple sewage lagoon. An existing road has been included in the survey and a survey team collected the existing conditions. Users also work on a residential site to grade a small subdivision for proper grading of each lot. The learning content in this guide assumes the existing conditions are already processed. To learn how to create the existing conditions, refer to Autodesk Civil 3D 2023: Fundamentals for Surveyors. Topics Covered Introduction to grading Parcel grading Grading using feature lines Grading using grading objects and grading groups Grading using corridors Combining surfaces Visualization in Autodesk(R) InfraWorks(R) Prerequisites Access to the 2023.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2022). Experience with AutoCAD(R) or AutoCAD-based products and a sound understanding and knowledge of civil engineering terminology is recommended.

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The AutoCAD(R) Civil 3D(R) 2019: Fundamentals learning guide is designed for Civil Engineers and Surveyors who want to take advantage of the AutoCAD(R) Civil 3D(R) software's interactive, dynamic design functionality. The AutoCAD Civil 3D software permits the rapid development of alternatives through its model-based design tools. You will learn techniques enabling you to organize project data, work with points, create and analyze surfaces, model road corridors, create parcel layouts, perform grading and volume calculation tasks, and layout pipe networks. Topics Covered Learn the AutoCAD Civil 3D user interface. Create and edit parcels and print parcel reports. Create points and point groups and work with survey figures. Create, edit, view, and analyze surfaces. Create and edit alignments. Create data shortcuts. Create sites, profiles, and cross-sections. Create assemblies, corridors, and intersections. Create grading solutions. Create gravity fed and pressure pipe networks. Perform quantity takeoff and volume calculations. Use plan production tools to create plan and profile sheets. Prerequisites Access to the 2019 version of the software. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions. Experience with AutoCAD(R) or AutoCAD-based products (such as Autodesk(R) Land Desktop) and a sound understanding and knowledge of civil engineering terminology.

The Autodesk(R) Civil 3D(R) 2023: Fundamentals for Surveyors guide is for surveyors and survey technicians that do not necessarily need all of the functionality that is taught in the Autodesk Civil 3D: Fundamentals guide. This guide equips the surveyor with the basic knowledge required to use Autodesk Civil 3D efficiently in a typical daily workflow. You will learn how to import converted field equipment survey data into a standardized environment in Autodesk Civil 3D and to use the automation tools to create an Existing Conditions Plan. Data collection and traverses are also covered. Other topics that help in increasing efficiency include styles, correct AutoCAD(R) drafting techniques, the methodology required to create linework effectively for variables used in defining symbology, surfaces, categorizing points, and using online maps. Topics Covered The Autodesk Civil 3D interface Points overview and styles Importing points and coordinate transformations Creating points and drafting Point groups, grips, and reports Point security and editing Introduction to data collection in the field Introduction to Civil 3D Survey and automated linework Survey networks Coordinate Geometry Editor for entering traverse information or legal descriptions Surface overview Surface editing Surface labels and analysis Prerequisites Access to the 2023.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2022). Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD-based products and a basic understanding of Surveying is recommended.

The Autodesk(R) Civil 3D(R) 2024 software supports a wide range of civil engineering tasks and creates intelligent relationships between objects. The Autodesk(R) Civil 3D(R) 2024: Beyond the Basics for Grading guide is recommended for users who create or manage site grading plans using the Autodesk Civil 3D software. This learning guide covers the use of feature lines, grading tools, and corridors to create a commercial site containing a parking lot, building pads, pond, and simple sewage lagoon. A road has been included in the survey, for which the existing conditions were collected by a survey team. The practices have been designed to allow you to practice grading lots in a small residential subdivision. The learning content in this guide assumes that the existing conditions are already processed. To learn how to create the existing conditions, refer to Autodesk(R) Civil 3D(R) 2024: Essentials for Surveyors. Topics Covered Introduction to grading Parcel grading Grading using feature lines Grading using grading objects and grading groups Grading using corridors Combining surfaces Visualization in Autodesk(R) InfraWorks(R) Prerequisites Access to the 2024.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2023). Knowledge of Civil 3D basics as taught in Autodesk Civil 3D: Essentials, or equivalent experience. A sound understanding and knowledge of civil engineering terminology.