AutoCAD Civil 3D Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This training, taught in release 2018-2023, is intended to give users comprehensive experience with the core features and capabilities of AutoCAD Civil 3D. Hands-on exercises explore how to use the Civil 3D dynamic environment to produce 3D models and 2D drawings.

Madison, WI
32 Hour Class

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Description

  • Navigating the Civil 3D User Interface:
    • Using the Application Menu
    • Using the Ribbon
    • Using the Toolspace
    • Using the Drawing Area
    • Using the Command Line
    • Using Panorama
    • Using Transparent Commands Toolbar
    • Using Inquiry Tool
  • Leveraging a Dynamic Environment:
    • Connecting Objects and Styles
    • Connecting Labels and Label Styles
    • Connecting Objects to Objects
    • Connecting Objects to Labels
    • The Richness of the 3D Model
    • Sharing Data in a Dynamic Environment
  • Establishing Existing Conditions Using Survey Data:
    • What is Survey Data?
    • Creating a Survey Database
    • Importing Survey Data
    • Automating Field to Finish
    • Editing Survey Points
    • Editing Survey Figures
    • Creating Points
  • Modeling the Terrain Using Surfaces:
    • Understanding Surfaces
    • Creating a Surface from Survey Data
    • Using Breaklines to Improve Surface Accuracy
    • Editing Surfaces
    • Displaying and Analyzing Surfaces
    • Annotating Surfaces
  • Designing in 2D Using Alignments:
    • Understating Alignments
    • Creating Alignments from Objects
    • Creating Alignments using Alignment Creation Tools
    • Editing Alignments
    • Applying Design Criteria Files and Check Sets
  • Displaying and Annotating Alignments:
    • Using Alignment Styles
    • Applying Alignment Labels and Label Sets
    • Creating Station/Offset Labels
    • Creating Segment Labels
    • Using Tag Labels and Tables
  • Design Vertically Using Profiles:
    • Creating Surface Profiles
    • Displaying Profiles in Profile Views
    • Creating Design Profiles
    • Editing Profiles
    • Using Design Check Sets and Criteria Files
  • Displaying and Annotating Profiles:
    • Using Profile Styles
    • Applying Profile Styles
    • Applying Profiles View Styles
    • Applying Profile View Bands
    • Creating and Applying Profile Label Sets
    • Creating Profile View Labels
    • Projecting Objects to Profile Views
    • Designing in 3D using Corridors
    • Understanding Corridors
    • Creating an Assembly
    • Creating a Corridor
    • Applying Corridor Targets
    • Creating Corridor Surfaces
  • Creating Cross Sections of the Design:
    • Using Section Editor
    • Creating Sample Lines
    • Creating Section Views
    • Sampling More Sources
  • Displaying and Annotating Sections:
    • Applying Section Styles
    • Applying Section Labels
    • Controlling Sections Display with Code Set Styles
    • Applying Labels with Code Set Styles
    • Applying Section View Styles
    • Applying Section View Bands
    • Applying Group Plot Styles
    • Creating Section View Labels
  • Designing and Analyzing Boundaries Using Parcels:
    • Understanding Parcels
    • Creating Parcels from Objects
    • Creating Parcels by Layout
    • Editing Parcels
  • Displaying and Annotating Parcels:
    • Applying Parcel Styles
    • Applying Parcel Area Labels
    • Creating Parcel Segment Labels
    • Editing Parcel Segment Labels
    • Creating Parcel Tables
  • Creating Pipe Networks:
    • Understanding Pipe Networks
    • Creating Pipe Networks
    • Editing Pipe Networks
  • Displaying and Annotating Pipe Networks:
    • Displaying Pipe Networks using Styles
    • Labeling Pipe Networks in Plan View
    • Labeling Pipe Networks in Profile View
    • Creating Pipe Network Tables
    • Designing New Terrain
    • Understanding Grading
    • Understanding Feature Lines
    • Creating Feature Lines
    • Editing Feature Lines
    • Understanding grading objects
    • Creating Grading Objects
    • Editing Grading Objects
  • Analyzing:
    • Displaying and Annotating Surfaces
    • Combining Design Surfaces
    • Analyzing Design Surfaces
    • Calculating Earthwork Volumes
    • Labeling Surfaces
  • From Design to Construction:
    • Calculating Quantities
    • Creating Individual Sheets
    • Creating Multiple Sheets using Plan Production