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Civil 3D experts and consultants produce a wide range of video content.
This pages features videos about some basic tasks in Civil 3D.
Many of these videos are very short. Many may include tips and tricks and yet all include useful Civil 3D basics.
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Employ AutoCAD Annotative Objects
Employ AutoCAD Annotative Objects
8/20/2020
Autodesk's Jeff Bartels covers a detailed review of the AutoCAD Annotative functionality for many AutoCAD objects.
This video is part of the 30-Minute Workout series on the Civil Immersion site.
See the Jeff Bartels YouTube Channel.
and the Civil Immersion blog.
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Annotative objects are useful in Civil 3D in publication drawings.
If we misunderstand the difference between a Civil 3D working drawing and a publication drawing, that is a problem.
Everything we Annotate with them must also be managed and maintained as well.
The Annotative clearly shows the Power of Names.
Introducing Civil 3D Data Shortcuts
Introducing Civil 3D Data Shortcuts
8/12/2020
Autodesk's Jeff Bartels covers a basic introductory review of the Whys and Hows of Civil 3D Projects and Data Shortcuts.
See the Jeff Bartels YouTube Channel.
and the Civil Immersion blog.
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Jeff forgot to mention that you can include standard start drawings in a Civil 3D Project structure.
Your Civil 3D Project Template is one of the most productive inexpensive forms of Civil 3D customization you can make.
See the Data Shortcut Method and Practice pages for more in-depth video instruction and detail on these topics.
AutoCAD Geometry Calculators
AutoCAD Geometry Calculators
7/16/2020
Autodesk's Jeff Bartels covers a detailed review of the AutoCAD Calculator (cal) and QuickCalc command functionalities.
This video is part of the 30-Minute Workout series on the Civil Immersion site.
See the Jeff Bartels YouTube Channel.
and the Civil Immersion blog.
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Cal? Cal who?
You might learn something important in this video about these vital AutoCAD golden oldies.
'cal is one of those sneaky ACAD things you have to use to learn how to use well in Civil 3D.
You need to ask - Can you copy paste from a resource text file of formulas into the many available variations of cal?