The best thing about the model-based nature of AutoCAD Civil 3D is that its Features contain real civil engineering DATA. Civil 3D provides visual access to most of this Feature DATA via a host of tools called Styles and Sets. Collecting, standardizing and managing those tools what the Jump is all about.
CAD Visuals are Not the Whole Game
The published Sheet is far from the totality…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Mar 30, 2011
Tags data, reports, publiish, publish on demand, Style
Civil 3D Styles can be mystifying. So many details and picky little properties that can overwhelm and confuse the best of us. As one valiant City staffer put it,
"I'm mired in Styles."
Hear this from a Jump customer,
"Get the Jump and fo' geta 'bout it."Now you just have to explain and train your fellow ACAD or LDT experts what Civil…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Mar 25, 2011
Tags Style Management, customization, implementation, block, Layer Standards, CAD Standards
How do you track Civil 3D Style Issues?
I get this question More often than most for pretty obvious reasons. It's a good question.One of the best TOOLS to do this YOU actually get for FREE along with your AutoCAD Civil 3D. The problem is most Civil 3D users:
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A) Don't Use It or even How to use It
B) Think the TOOL does something that THEY…
Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Jan 27, 2011
Tags dwf, markup, Style Management, customization, implementation