There are three distinct and key process concepts in model-based design. Our iteratively built model and the managed data behind on which that model depends on allows us to produce the published results that we will require in our deliverables. It is vital to note and never skip over the fact that there are rules, systems,…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Feb 22, 2023
Tags Project Explorer, Grading Optimization, project template, customization, implementation, CAD Standards, Project Management
Most of us who employ Autodesk Civil 3D in production environments are familiar with the mechanics to replace External References (XREF) in our working and/or publication drawings. The Survey dept updates the existing annotation for the proposed project’s Parcel map. Survey may overwrite the previously shared XREF drawing. They may provide a separate and differently…
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Tench Tilghman
Feb 15, 2023
Tags DREF, XREF, IREF, Project Management, Data Behind, data reference, data shortcut, video, DWF, iPOD
People ask - What is the Jump Kit product? Jump Kit for Autodesk Civil 3D is the product name we employ to market our vast collections of Framework for Civil 3D tools and technologies. There are multiple flavors of Jump Kit products that we maintain for multiple releases of Autodesk Civil 3D.
We say, "Jump…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Feb 08, 2023
Tags Civil 3D 2023, Civil 3D 2022, Civil 3D 2021, Jump Kit, template, project template, sheet set template, sheet template, spreadsheet, video
It is a new year in Civil 3D Land. Civil 3D will change this year. There will be a new Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 Release. That upgrade is due to arrive during the Annual Autodesk Rite of Spring. We’ll see a new AutoCAD 2024 before then. The new software will be delivered with the usual rashers of ease-of-use goodies and promises of…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Jan 11, 2023
Tags Civil 3D, Civil 3D 2024, Project Explorer, Grading Optimization, Multiple Baseline Corridors, Corridors, Upgrade, Training, video
We will wrap up the calendar year 2022 and unwrap a collection of the Top 5 Best Civil 3D Production Tips? Why not. Everyone loves a top five list. I use the production word here not the productivity one even though both do apply in this context.
This post may have a Civil 3D management and implementation bias over a classic set…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Dec 28, 2022
Tags Civil 3D 2023, Civil 3D 2022, Civil 3D 2021, CAD Standards, Corridors, Data Shortcut Manager, TREF, DREF, Project Management, BIM Collaborate Pro