Data Reference Basics in Civil 3D
8/24/2026
A good and simple explanation of how a Data References (DREF) and a Data Shortcut functions in Civil 3D and Why we want to employ them.
The Civil 3D Data Shortcut is one of the most powerful, useful, and practical tools in Civil 3D .
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