How we annotate our Civil 3D Surface models with Contour Labels is far from the mindless task it first appears. Is anything in Civil 3D as simple as it first appears? Each and every Surface Contour Label can become many in Autodesk Civil 3D. We also face the somewhat unnerving deliverables publication challenge of What if.
What if our client’s…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Mar 17, 2022
Tags Expression Set, contour, surface, Civil 3D 2020, Civil 3D 2021, Civil 3D 2022, Civil 3D 2023, customization, Jump Kit, video
One of our Framework for Civil 3D customers recently discovered that a strategic visit to the Civil 3D Data Shortcut Manager Tool (DSM) appears to currently help reduce the size of Surface Data Reference container drawings rather significantly. Hoorah. The results may vary based on the content of the Surface Model and how the Civil 3D Diva…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Feb 17, 2022
Tags surface, corridor surface, Data Shortcut Manager, DREF, performance, Civil 3D 2022, Project Management, TIN
Our exploration of an all-too-common Turn Lane and Median Corridor design reveals that we have skills and best practices to learn to successfully navigate Complex Corridors in Autodesk Civil 3D.
Repetitive and simple Civil 3D user actions can dramatically affect the amount of work required and the quality and substance of the Civil 3D Corridor results accomplished.…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Dec 21, 2021
Tags Civil 3D, Corridors, corridor surface, grading, feature line, Frequency, baseline, region, video
Autodesk Civil 3D Corridor Creation Management is a learnable and valuable Civil 3D production skill in the marketplace.
The nuance and detail of the construction, design, and maintenance of Complex Corridors is worthy of pursuit. In the varieties of civil engineering and survey projects, we come face to face with these beasts. The Multiple Dynamic…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Dec 14, 2021
Tags Civil 3D 2022, grading, Set of Assemblies, corridor, corridor surface, video, Assembly, Subassembly, Drive, DREF, baseline, region
Autodesk Civil 3D is loaded with useful and powerful tools to help us create, edit, and manage Complex Corridors. Whether the Corridor design addresses a roadway or a site grading design condition, Design Visualization becomes a significant Civil 3D user issue for any Multiple Baseline Corridor (MBC).
Complex Corridors include a host of…
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Posted by
Tench Tilghman
Dec 09, 2021
Tags Multiple Baseline Corridors, Drive, corridor surface, surface, Code Set Styles, Surface Style, feature line, survey figure, video