Framework for Civil 3D
Release 7 Detailed Changes and Updates
Last Update 3/2020
Release 7 changes affect all Framework production solution products delivered for:
- Autodesk Civil 3D 2020
- Autodesk Civil 3D 2019
- AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018
- AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 - no longer updated
Release 7 General Changes
- Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2020.3
All previous Release 8 and Release 7 AddOns and updates are included. - Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2020.2
All previous Release 8 and Release 7 AddOns and updates are included. - Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2020.1
All previous Release 8 and Release 7 AddOns and updates are included. - Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
- Layer Standards Update 2020.1
- Templates and Styles 2020.1
- General Updates
- Reference Template Resources
- Profile Views
- Pipe Network Styles
- Structure Styles
- Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
- Pressure Pipe Network Styles
- Pressure Pipe Styles
- Pressure Pipe Label Styles
- Pressure Fitting Styles
- Pressure Appurtenance Styles
- Symbol Set 2020.1
- Jump Kit Styles 2020.1
- Assemblies 2020.1
- Project Datasets 2020.1
- Spreadsheet Tools 2020.1
- Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2020
All previous Release 8 and Release 7 2019 AddOns and updates are included. - Documentation 2020
- Templates and Styles 2020
- General Updates
- Reference Template Resources
- General Marker Styles
- Profile Views and Section Views
- Pipe Network Styles
- Pipe Styles and Label Styles
- Structure Styles and Label Styles
- Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
- Pressure Pipe Network Styles
- Pressure Pipe Styles
- Pressure Pipe Label Styles
- Pressure Fitting Styles and Label Styles
- Pressure Appurtenance Styles and Label Styles
- Layer Standards 2020
- Symbol Set 2020
- Jump Kit Styles 2020
- Assemblies 2020
- Project Datasets 2020
- Spreadsheet Tools 2020
- Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019.3
All previous Release 8 and Release 7 2019 AddOns and updates are included. - Templates and Styles 2019.3
- General Updates
- Reference Template Resources
- General Marker Styles
- Profile Views and Section Views
- Pipe Network Styles
- Pipe Styles and Label Styles
- Structure Styles and Label Styles
- Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
- Pressure Pipe Network Styles
- Pressure Pipe Styles
- Pressure Pipe Label Styles
- Pressure Fitting Styles and Label Styles
- Pressure Appurtenance Styles and Label Styles
- Symbol Set 2019.3
- Jump Kit Styles 2019.3
- Assemblies 2019.3
- Project Datasets 2019.3
- Spreadsheet Tools 2019.3
- Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019.2
All previous Release 8 and Release 7 2019 AddOns and updates are included. - Templates and Styles 2019.2
- Layer Standards 2019.2
- Layer Standards Tools Release 7 NCS 5 Update
- R8 Codes Points and Figures Tools AddOn
- Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AddOn
- Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AIA AddOn
- Symbol Set 2019.2
- Jump Kit Styles 2019.2
- Assemblies 2019.2
- Project Datasets 2019.2
- Spreadsheet Tools 2019.2
- Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019.1
All previous Release 8 and Release 7 2019 AddOns and updates are included. - Templates and Styles 2019.1
- Layer Standards 2019.1
- Layer Standards Tools Release 7 NCS 5 Update
- R8 Codes Points and Figures Tools AddOn
- Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AddOn
- Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AIA AddOn
- Symbol Set 2019.1
- Jump Kit Styles 2019.1
- Assemblies 2019.1
- Project Datasets 2019.1
- Spreadsheet Tools 2019.1
- Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2019
All previous Release 7 AddOns and updates listed below are included. - Templates and Styles 2019
- Layer Standards 2019
- NCS Default Layer Standard
- NCS AIA Classic Layer Standard
- NCS 6.0 Layer Standard
- NCS 5.0 AIA Classic Layer Standard
- Survey Codes Points and Figure Tools
- Symbol Set 2019
- Jump Kit Styles 2019
- Assemblies 2019
- Project Datasets 2019
- Documentation 2019
- Spreadsheet Tools 2019
- Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.3 Update
- Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.2 Update
- Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.1 Update
- Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018
All previous Release 7 AddOns and updates listed below are included.
Specific Style 2018 changes are also listed in the Specific Style Changes and Updates section.
- Release 7 AddOns
- Release 7 Layer Standards 2020 AddOn
- Linetype Standards AddOn
- Layer Standards Tools Release 7 NCS 5 Update
- Codes Points and Figures NCS 6 AddOn
- Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AddOn
- Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AIA AddOn
- Codes Points and Figures AddOn
- Layer Standards NCS6 AddOn
- Classic Utility Layers NCS6 AddOn
- Layers Standards Tools Update AddOn
- NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn
- Survey Query AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool AddOn
- Layer Spreadsheet Tools AddOn
- Point Group Standards
- Symbol Exchange AddOn
- Legends and Lists
- Layer Standards and States Upgrade
Release 8 Layer Standards compatibility AddOns are also included here
AddOns and specifically no Spreadsheet Tools are not supplied with Templates Only trial products.
Initial Release 7 Updates
- Release 7 Updates and Changes
- Key Changes
- Layer Standards and Layer States
- Added Utility Property Layers
- Symbol Set
- Templates and Resources
- Example Project Dataset
- Linetype Resource Updates
- By Key Style Collection
- Common Styles
Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2020.3
The Release 7 for 2020.3 is a maintenance build release for Release 7 customers.
By default Release 7 ships in the NCS 5.0+ Layer scheme and does not include newer Adaptive Building Block Style Libraries.
Jump Kit library resources from Release 7 can be employed in Civil 3D 2019.3+ and Civil 3D 2018.3+.
All supplied Civil 3D resources were updated to the Civil 3D 2020.3 object model.
These include all supplied:
- Civil 3D Template, Reference Template, and Layout Template resources for both STB and CTB
- The Jump Kit Style library resources
- Symbol Set Library resources
- Project resources for both STB and CTB
See the following sections for previous Release 7 2020 changes.
Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2020.2
The Release 7 for 2020.2 is a maintenance build release for Release 7 customers.
By default Release 7 ships in the NCS 5.0+ Layer scheme and does not include newer Adaptive Building Block Style Libraries.
Jump Kit library resources from Release 7 can be employed in Civil 3D 2019.3+ and Civil 3D 2018.3+.
All supplied Civil 3D resources were updated to the Civil 3D 2020.2 object model.
These include all supplied:
- Civil 3D Template, Reference Template, and Layout Template resources for both STB and CTB
- The Jump Kit Style library resources
- Symbol Set Library resources
- Project resources for both STB and CTB
See the Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2020.1 and Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2020 sections for previous Release 7 changes.
Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2020.1
The Release 7 for 2020.1 is a significant upgrade and maintenance release for Release 7 customers.
By default Release 7 ships in the NCS 5.0+ Layer scheme and does not include newer Adaptive Building Block Style Libraries.
Jump Kit library resources from Release 7 can be employed in Civil 3D 2019.3+ and Civil 3D 2018.3+.
- Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
- Layer Standards Update 2020.1
- Templates and Styles 2020.1
- General Updates
- Reference Template Resources
- Profile Views
- Pipe Network Styles
- Structure Styles
- Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
- Pressure Pipe Network Styles
- Pressure Pipe Styles
- Pressure Pipe Label Styles
- Pressure Fitting Styles
- Pressure Appurtenance Styles
- Symbol Set 2020.1
- Jump Kit Styles 2020.1
- Assemblies 2020.1
- Project Datasets 2020.1
- Spreadsheet Tools 2020.1
AddOns were focused on better customization capability and significant improvements to production and management of mission critical essential tools.
See the Release 8 AddOns list below for updates to:
- Release 8 and Release 7 Layer Standards AddOns
- Linetype Standards AddOn
- Layer Standards 8 Survey AddOn
- Codes Points and Figures NCS 6 AddOn
- Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AddOn
- Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AIA AddOn
See the older Release 7 AddOns list on this page.
- Codes Points and Figures AddOn
- Layer Standards NCS6 AddOn
- Classic Utility Layers NCS6 AddOn
- Layers Standards Tools Update AddOn
- NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn
Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
Release 7 2020.1 Framework products will run in Civil 3D 2018-2019 but will not run in earlier Civil 3D releases.
Some Civil 3D program functionalty is lost with the use in older Civil 3D 2019 and 2018 releases.
The AutoCAD DWG changes in 2020.1 - All resource drawings are upgraded to the 2018 DWG format.
The Civil 3D object model is new in 2020.1. All resource drawings are upgraded.
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2020.1 changes are focused on upgraded Layer Standards, added new Style resources, Style fixes, updated product documentation, and support resources.
Jump Kit library resources from Release 7 can be employed in Civil 3D 2019.3+ and Civil 3D 2018.3+.
Layer Standards Update 2020.1
All Layer Standards Updates may be employed in all Release 8 and Release 7 versions for Civil 3D versions 2020-2018.
All Layer Standards exchange and interoperability is significantly improved. There are far fewer layer behavioral inconsistencies.
Added NCS Discipline-based Screening and corrected automatic screening for PATT Layers to be consistent across all supplied Layer Standards resources.
All Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools were updated and drawing standard resources and supplied scripts updated where required.
All new Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools file names updated to end in 2020.
- Adaptive Building Blocks Layer Support
- Pressure Pipes Layer Support
- Release 7 - NCS 5.0
- Release 7 - NCS 5.0 AIA Utils
- Release 7 - NCS 6.0
- Release 7 - NCS 6.0 AIA Utils
- Release 8 - NCS 6.0
- Release 8 - NCS 6.0 AIA Utils
Adaptive Building Blocks Layer Support
Release 8 NCS 6.0 Layer Standarts include new and improved separate Adaptive Building Block Layer Standards Tools now for both STB and CTB.
- Added new support for Adaptive Building Block Layer Standards for CTB.
- Updated and improved Adaptive Building Block Layer Standards for STB.
- Added new support for Adaptive Building Block Layer Standards for AIA for both STB and CTB.
- The support includes pre-built Layer resources including script files and Layer Standards drawings with specialized Layer States.
Adaptive Building Block Layer systems can be easily added to templates or project drawings from the libraries by the Insert/Explode method.
The supplied Adaptive Building Block Layer resources are integrated with the Adaptive Building Block Style collections.
Detailed DOD Layer Standards support for all NCS Disciplines (including common mashups) are included in the updated Release 8 Layer Standards Tools.
Adaptive Building Blocks and Layer Systems:
- APRN - Apron
- BANK - Bank
- BASN - Basin
- BASN-BENC - Basin with Benches
- BECH - Beach
- BENC - Bench
- BERM - Berm
- BRDG - Bridge
- BWTR - Breakwater
- CANL - Canal
- CHAN - Channel
- CHNL - Drainage Channel
- DAME - Earth Dam
- DIKE - Dike
- DIVR - Diversion Channel
- DRAN - Drainage
- DRED - Dredge
- DTCH - Ditch
- DTCH-BENC - Ditch with Benches
- DTCH-RRAP - Ditch with Riprap
- DTCI - Irrigation Ditch
- EMBK - Embankment
- FLHA - Flood Hazard
- FLOD - Floodwall
- HELI - Heliport
- JETY - Jetty
- LEVE - Levee
- OVRN - Overrun
- PADS - Pads
- POND - Pond
- POND-BENC - Pond with Benches
- RAMP - Ramp
- RIVR - River
- RRAP - Riprap
- RUNW - Runway
- STRC - Structure
- SWAY - Spillway
- TAXI - Taxiway
- TERC - Terrace
- UTSD-BASN - Storm Basin
- UTSD-POND - Storm Pond
- WEIR - Weir
- WETL - Wetlands
- WHRF - Wharf
Pressure Pipes Layer Support
- All supplied Layer Standards, Layer States, and script resources updated for new Pressure Pipes resources.
If you do not employ Pressure Pipes, only the minor added V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer may affect previous versions.
In other words, this layer is not included in the previously supplied Layer Standards and Layer State resources.
This layer exists to hold hatch display for Pressure Pipe Fittings and Appurtenances in Profile Views. - New script resources are supplied to add the layer and appropriate Layer State Settings.
Release 7 - NCS 5.0
There are both new capabilities and fixes to these Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and Resources
- Update of Layer Spreadsheet Tools and Script resources for both STB and CTB
- Added NCS Discipline based Screening and corrected automatic screening for PATT Layers
- All production Sheets in the Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools were updated
- Updated SCTN Key Priority in NewKeys5 Sheet to fix V-VIEW-SCTN-* Section View display colors and lineweights
- Added PPipesUpdate7 Sheet for new added Pressure Pipe Layers - adds Irrigation Water, Street Light, and Traffic Signal support
- Added new V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer to CoreUpdate7 and CityUpdate7 sheets for new Pressure Pipe hatch capabilities
- Supplied to Release 7 NCS 5 Standards Rename scripts did not change.
Release 7 - NCS 5.0 AIA Utils
There are both new capabilities and fixes to these Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and Resources
Standards files are converted from Release 7 Standards drawings by supplied scripts.
- Update of Layer Spreadsheet Tools and Script resources for both STB and CTB
- Added NCS Discipline based Screening and corrected automatic screening for PATT Layers
- Added PPipesUpdate7 Sheet for new added Pressure Pipe Layers - adds Irrigation Water, Street Light, and Traffic Signal support
- Added new V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer to CoreUpdate7 and CityUpdate7 sheets for new Pressure Pipe hatch capabilities
- Updated the Check Layers Sheet for the above change to Core Layers
- Added STRCUpdate7 Sheet to CTB Layer Standards Spreadsheet for consistency
- Supplied Release 7 NCS 5 Standards Rename scripts to AIA were updated and old layer references fixed.
Release 7 - NCS 6.0
There are both new capabilities and fixes to these Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and Resources
This standard exists as a working example of how Layer Standards exchanged can be developed using the supplied Spreadsheet Tools and resources
Standards files are converted from Release 7 Standards drawings by supplied scripts.
- Update of Layer Spreadsheet Tools for both STB and CTB
- Added NCS Discipline based Screening and corrected automatic screening for PATT Layers
- Added PPipesUpdate7 Sheet for new added Pressure Pipe Layers - adds Irrigation Water, Street Light, and Traffic Signal support
- Added new V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer to CoreUpdate7 and CityUpdate7 sheets for new Pressure Pipe hatch capabilities
- Supplied Release 7 NCS 5 Standards Rename scripts to NCS 6 were updated and old layer references fixed.
Release 7 - NCS 6.0 AIA Utils
There are both new capabilities and fixes to these Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and Resources
This standard exists as a working example of how Layer Standards exchanged can be developed using the supplied Spreadsheet Tools and resources
Standards files are converted from Release 7 Standards drawings by supplied scripts.
- Update of Layer Spreadsheet Tools for both STB and CTB
- Added NCS Discipline based Screening and corrected automatic screening for PATT Layers
- Added PPipesUpdate7 Sheet for new added Pressure Pipe Layers - adds Irrigation Water, Street Light, and Traffic Signal support
- Added new V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer to CoreUpdate7 and CityUpdate7 sheets for new Pressure Pipe hatch capabilities
- Supplied Release 7 NCS 5 Standards Rename scripts to NCS 6 AIA were updated and old layer references fixed.
Release 8 - NCS 6.0
Detailed DOD Layer Standards support for all NCS Disciplines (including common mashups) are included in the updated Release 8 Layer Standards Tools.
Added new Layer Standards resources for new and added Pressure Pipe capabilities
There are new separate Release 8 Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and supplied resources for Adaptive Building Blocks in both STB and CTB.
- Update of Layer Spreadsheet Tools, Script resources, and drawing resources with Layer States for STB and CTB
- Added of Layer Spreadsheet Tools, Script resources, and drawing resources with Layer States for Adaptive Building Blocks for CTB
- Improved color, linetype, and plotstyle resolution for Adaptive Building Blocks for both STB and new CTB resources
- Added PPipesUpdate7 Sheet for new added Pressure Pipe Layers - adds Irrigation Water, Street Light, and Traffic Signal support
- Added new V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer to CoreUpdate7 and CityUpdate7 sheets for new Pressure Pipe hatch capabilities
- Updated BENC,CHAN, CHNL, and DRED Keys Priority to 1 to resolve OFLT and OFRT layers properly and other color, lineweight, and plotstyle resolutions
- Supplied Release 8 NCS 6 Standards Rename scripts to AIA and back to the default did not change.
Fixed Rename and Purge Cell formulas with errors in CTB DOD Sheets where required
Release 8 - NCS 6.0 AIA Utils
Detailed DOD Layer Standards support for all NCS Disciplines (including common mashups) are included in the updated Release 8 Layer Standards Tools.
Added new Layer Standards resources for new and added Pressure Pipe capabilities
Fixed Rename and Purge Cell formulas with errors in DOD Sheets where required
The new separate Release 8 Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools for Adaptive Building Blocks in both STB and CTB can be easily modified for AIA utilities support
- Update of Layer Spreadsheet Tools and Script resources for both STB and CTB
- Added of Layer Spreadsheet Tools for Adaptive Building Blocks for both STB and CTB - Standards exchanges may be handled by rename script tool resources.
- Improved color, linetype, and plotstyle resolution for Adaptive Building Blocks for both STB and new CTB resources Added PPipesUpdate7 Sheet for new added Pressure Pipe Layers - adds Irrigation Water, Street Light, and Traffic Signal support
- Added new V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer to CoreUpdate7 and CityUpdate7 sheets for new Pressure Pipe hatch capabilities
- Updated BENC,CHAN, CHNL, and DRED Keys Priority to 1 to resolve OFLT and OFRT layers properly and other color and lineweight resolutions
- Supplied Release 8 NCS 6 Standards Rename scripts to AIA and back were updated for COND to new CNDT Keys.
Templates and Styles 2020.1
Improved Styles support for new Civil 3D object model additions to Profile Views and Pressure Pipe systems.
General Updates
- All templates updated to 2020.1 Civil 3D Object Model
- Updated the all template names to conform to Release 8 conventions for consistency
- All templates and resources were rebuilt to reduce inconsistencies and fix reported minor issues
- All supplied templates include improved and more consistent Layer Standards and Layer States
- All Catchment and Match Line Styles resources were updated to fixed Layer Key changes
HYDR changed to HYDS and MTCH changes to MATC for consistency - Pressure Pipe Styles updates and new Pressure Pipe systems
- New Pressure Pipe Profile View Band Styles are supplied in Jump Kit but are NOT included in templates
- Minor fixes and updates based on customer feedback
- Civil 3D Project Template examples - see the included readme
Reference Template Resources
New complete rebuild of the supplied Reference Template example resources.
Reference Template Resources are in addition to classic Civil 3D template resources.
Supplied examples employ the supplied Design and Survey template resources based on a Shared Resouces common setup.
- All Reference Template resource drawings and templates updated to 2020.1 Civil 3D Object Model
- Updated the all template names to conform to Release 8 conventions for consistency
- All templates and resources were rebuilt to reduce inconsistencies and fix reported minor issues
- All supplied templates include improved and more consistent Layer Standards and Layer States
- Both STB and CTB detailed example Reference Template resources and templates are supplied
- Basic Object Settings examples for Sewer and Storm supplied
- Removed some confusing Reference Template resources examples based on customer feedback
Profile Views
Updates to Pipe Network Band Styles
- Fixed Pipe Network Band Style - PN Pipe Slope+Len o Material Struc Sta+Inverts - that did not display Pipe Label
- All resources updated to 2020.1 Civil 3D Object Model
Additions for new Pressure Pipe Band Styles
- Added new Pressure Pipe Band Styles based on only Pipe Labels with Length(s), Slope, Minimum Cover, Stations, and Elevations
Pressure Pipe Band Style labels for Fitting and Appurtenance Stations do NOT generate correctly in 2020.1
Schematic Pipe Lines also fail to generate correctly.
Repetitive Drag and Drop Pressure Pipe Band Style replacement will not always overwrite Pressure Pipe Band Styles property vales even after Style deletion.
Reference Template (TREF) loads of these Styles appear to work correctly.
Pipe Network Styles
- All resources updated to 2020.1 Civil 3D Object Model
- Supplied example Parts Lists employ by default US Imperial Pipe and US Imperial Structure Catalogs
Imperial Generic Structures and Generic Structure with Part Connections may be added by changing the Structure catalog and adding the parts - No Structure Type Mapping defaults are applied in supplied example Parts Lists
Structure Styles
Structure Styles include new default Settings for Inlet and Gutter details for newer Part Builder Structures.
- All resources updated to 2020.1 Civil 3D Object Model
Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems are supplied in separate resource drawing collections. The new resource collections are Adaptive Building Blocks and may be employed in either classic Civil 3D template targets or Reference Template Tool template targets.
All resources updated to the Civil 3D 2020.1 Object Model.
The following Systems are supplied with detailed Style and Label Styles:
- Cable Conduit
- Communications Conduit
- Electrical Power Conduit
- Fiber Optic Conduit
- Fuel Oil
- Generic Utility
- Irrigation Water
- Landscape Water
- Industrial Waste
- Natural Gas
- Telephone Conduit
- Recycle Water
- Sewer
- Storm
- Water
Miscellenious fixes to minor errors in some Pressure Pipe Styles and Label Style above.
Added following Systems which are supplied with detailed Style and Label Styles:
- Street Lighting Conduit
- Traffic Signal Conduit
Note the Pressure Pipe Conduit systems may be easily employed as simple cable systems with minor modifications.
Pressure Pipe Network Styles
Prototype Parts Lists are supplied with connections to all stock Pressure Pipe catalogs.
All resources updated to the Civil 3D 2020.1 Object Model.
Supplied system resources are updated with the appropriate new Pressure Pipe Label Styles.
- Removed all duplicate and/or updated Label Styles from supplied resources
- New Prototype Parts List resource with connections to all stock databases
- Renamed separate supplied resources to generic names
Pressure Pipe Styles and Label Styles
Pressure Pipe Styles have an outstanding issue with hatches in Profiles in the 2020.1 Update.
Solid Hatches do not resolve properly.
We did not update the included Pressure Pipe Styles that do employ SOLID hataches by default.
See 2020 details for previous Pressure Pipe Style changes
All resources updated to the Civil 3D 2020.1 Object Model.
Added following Pressure Pipe Styles and Label Styles:
- Street Lighting Conduit
- Traffic Signal Conduit
Pressure Fitting and Label Styles
See 2020 details for previous Pressure Fitting Label Style changes
IOB Fittings resource drawing include only Water systems by default - OLD version retained
A Jump Kit Fittings resource drawing includes all new and updated utility systems - OLD version retained
There are new separate library utility systems resource drawings supplied in Jump Kit.
All resources updated to the Civil 3D 2020.1 Object Model.
Fitting Styles updated for 2020.1 Object Model Changes
- Plan views Label Style representations are unchanged
- All Profile displays employ Boundary representations with Masks
- All Profile displays employ Profile View Cropping by default
- All new Profile Hatch components routed to NCS (Discipline)-VIEW-PROF-PATT Layers
These Layers are intentionally screened in all conditions. - A Boundary-based single User Defined hatch for Profile display is employed by default
- Display for Sections employ Display as Section by default
Fitting Label Styles in Profile still employ the Part Boundary-based attachment point by default.
This may be a poor label attachment point if you employ custom block representations in Profiles and the drag labels for readability.
Added following Pressure Fitting Styles and Label Styles:
- Street Lighting Conduit
- Traffic Signal Conduit
Pressure Appurtenance Styles
See 2020 details for Pressure Appurtenance Label Style changes
IOB Appurtenance resource drawing include only Water systems by default - OLD version retained
Appurtenance resource drawing includes all new and updated utility systems - OLD version retained
There are new separate library utility systems resource drawings supplied
All resources updated to the Civil 3D 2020.1 Object Model.
Appurtenance Styles updated for 2020.1 Object Model Changes
- Plan views Label Style representations are unchanged
- All Profile displays employ Boundary representations with Masks
- All Profile displays employ Profile View Cropping by default
- All new Profile Hatch components routed to NCS (Discipline)-VIEW-PROF-PATT Layers
These Layers are intentionally screened in all conditions. - A Boundary-based single User Defined hatch for Profile display is employed by default
- Display for Sections employ Display as Section by default
Appurtenance Label Styles in Profile still employ the Part Boundary-based attachment point by default.
This may be a poor label attachment point if you employ custom block representations in Profiles and the drag labels for readability.
Added following Pressure Appurtenance Styles and Label Styles:
- Street Lighting Conduit
- Traffic Signal Conduit
Symbol Set 2020.1
Complete 2020.1 new build of all Civil 3D point styles.
Symbol blocks upgraded to the 2018 DWG format
Upgrades to the Symbol Maintenance Spreadsheet Tool and all supplied scripts.
Jump Kit Styles 2020.1
Complete 2020.1 new build of all Civil 3D Styles.
Resource drawings upgraded to the Civil 3D 2020.1 object model.
Significant improved Styles support for Profile Views and Pressure Pipes and related Styles.
Improved separation by utility system of Label Style collection resources for Pressure Pipes.
- General Updates
- Reference Template Resources
- Profile Views
- Structure Styles
- Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
- Pressure Pipe Network Styles
- Pressure Pipe Styles
- Pressure Pipe Label Styles
- Pressure Fitting Styles
- Pressure Appurtenance Styles
Assemblies 2020.1
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2020.1 ships with 2020.1 updates to the Release 7 Assembly resources.
Complete 2020.1 new build of all Civil 3D Assemblies.
All resource drawings upgraded to the Civil 3D 2020.1 object model.
Project Datasets 2020.1
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2020.1 ships with 2020.1 updates to the Release 7 Project Dataset resources.
Complete 2020.1 new build of project drawings for both the STB and CTB projects.
Reference Templates in Projects
The new project resources allow you to update all the content with changes to the supplied Reference Template resource files.
To update project Reference Template in supplied drawings in the Reference Template Tool you should remove the existing template Update, Purge Styles, and then the Add a new Reference Template.
Pay careful attention to the source folders of the Reference Templates in the stack. The Referenece Template Tool currently does not support relative paths.
- Single file Project-based Reference Templates are employed
The InstantOn resources include separate examples with multiple Referenece Template drawing resources. - Reference Template is in the project's ..\00_Resources\Templates\Reference folder
- Projects intentionally employ generic names for the Reference Template resource
- Both CTB and STB versions of the standard Design and Survey templates are supplied in the ..\00_Resources\Templates\Reference folder
- Layer States were not all updated in project drawings, but these may be easily replaced from the Reference Template resource or supplied templates
Spreadsheet Tools 2020.1
All Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools upgraded and improved - see the details in the Layer Standards section
All supplied Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools updated for new Pressure Pipes resources
- Pressure Pipes Layer Support
- Release 7 - NCS 5.0
- Release 7 - NCS 5.0 AIA Utils
- Release 7 - NCS 6.0
- Release 7 - NCS 6.0 AIA Utils
- Release 8 - NCS 6.0
- Release 8 - NCS 6.0 AIA Utils
Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2020
The Release 7 for 2020 is a maintenance and upgrade release for R7 customers and includes conversion to Release 8 compatibility.
By default Release 7 ships in the NCS 5.0+ Layer scheme and does include Adaptive Layer Standards support for NCS 6.0 and AIA utilities.
Release 7 does not include most Adaptive Building Block library resources included in Release 8.
Adaptive Building Block library resources from Release 8 can be migrated back to Release 7 with Layer script adjustments.
Jump Kit library resources from Release 7 can be employed in Civil 3D 2019.2+ and Civil 3D 2018.3+.
- Documentation 2020
- Templates and Styles 2020
- General Updates
- Reference Template Resources
- General Marker Styles
- Profile Views and Section Views
- Pipe Network Styles
- Pipe Styles and Label Styles
- Structure Styles and Label Styles
- Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
- Pressure Pipe Network Styles
- Pressure Pipe Styles
- Pressure Pipe Label Styles
- Pressure Fitting Styles and Label Styles
- Pressure Appurtenance Styles and Label Styles
- Layer Standards 2020
- Symbol Set 2020
- Jump Kit Styles 2020
- Assemblies 2020
- Project Datasets 2020
- Spreadsheet Tools 2020
AddOns were focused on better customization capability and significant improvements to production and management of mission critical essential tools.
See the Release 7 AddOns list below for updates to:
- Codes Points and Figures AddOn
- Layer Standards NCS6 AddOn
- Classic Utility Layers NCS6 AddOn
- Layers Standards Tools Update AddOn
- NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn
- Survey Query AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool AddOn
- Point Group Standards
- Symbol Exchange AddOn
- Legends and Lists
Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
Release 7 2020 Framework products will run in Civil 3D 2018-2019 but will not run in previous Civil 3D releases.
Some Civil 3D program functionalty is lost with the use in older Civil 3D 2019 and 2018 releases.
The AutoCAD DWG changes in 2020 - All resource drawings are upgraded to the 2018 DWG format.
The Civil 3D object model is again new in 2020 as it was in 2019 and 2018. All resource drawings are upgraded.
The Release 7 and Release 8 for Civil 3D 2020 changes are focused on added new Style resources, Style fixes, updated product documentation, and support resources.
New Styles collection resources may be employed in Civil 3D 2018.3+ and Civil 3D 2019.2+.
Documentation 2020
The updates listed here are both general and specific to the Framework Release and the release of Civil 3D
More detailed Documentation and Help is available in the website on-line help sections after login.
- Additions, updates and fixes to the Framework Standards PDF
- Additions, updates and fixes to the Framework Installation PDF
- Additions, updates and fixes to the Template Cheat Sheet
Templates and Styles 2020
Significant improved Label Styles support for Profile Views, Section Views, Pipe, and Pressure Pipe systems.
Pipe systems Label Style parent child relationships are easier to manage and more consistent.
General Updates
- All templates updated to 2020 Civil 3D Object Model
- Minor fixes and updated based on customer feedback
- Civil 3D Project Template examples - see the included readme
Reference Template Resources
New complete rebuild of the supplied Reference Template example resources.
Reference Template Resources are in addition to classic Civil 3D template resources.
Supplied examples employ the supplied Design and Survey template resources based on a Shared Resouces common setup.
- All Reference Template resource drawings and templates updated to 2020 Civil 3D Object Model
- Both STB and CTB detailed example Reference Template resources and templates are supplied
- Basic Object Settings examples for Sewer and Storm supplied
- Removed some confusing Reference Template resources examples based on customer feedback
General Marker Styles
- Display System adjustments to appropriate Marker Styles for new linear Alignment Marker components
Profile Views and Section Views
A significant upgrade to Label Styles for the View Features that include new name conventions
- There are new Name conventions for the Profile View and Section View Crossing Label Styles
- Added Profile View Crossing Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
Currently Profile View Crossing Label Styles are only supported in Civil 3D 2019.2+ - All Section View resources were rebuilt for Civil 3D 2018.3+
- Added Section View Crossing Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
Currently Section View Crossing Label Styles are supported in Civil 3D 2018.3+
Additional new Library Profile and Section View Crossing drawing resources
Pipe Network Styles
IOB Pipe Network resource drawing now includes Sewer, Storm and Water systems - OLD version retained
Pipe Network resource drawing now including all new and updated utility systems - OLD version retained
There are new separate library utility systems resource drawings supplied
- Updated and fixed broken Parts List in the separate Sewer, Storm, and Water Network supplied resources
- Renamed separate Sewer, Storm, and Water Network supplied resources to generic names
- Validated and checked all updates back to Civil 3D 2018.3 and Civil 3D 2019.2
Pipe Styles and Label Styles
IOB Pipe Labels resource drawing now includes Sewer, Storm and Water systems
Pipe Labels resource drawing now including all new and updated utility systems
All duplicate Pipe Label Styles removed from some InstantOn resources for consistency so you can load only what you need from the Jump Kit Library resources.
There are new separate Sewer, Storm, and Water Gravity Pipe System resource drawings supplied that exclude the other systems. The new resource collections are Adaptive Building Blocks for gravity systems and may be employed in either classic Civil 3D template targets or Reference Template Tool template targets.
- There are new Name conventions for the Pipes Plan Profile, Crossing Section, and Profile Crossing Label Styles
- In-depth support for Sewer, Storm, and Water gravity systems
- Removed old Flow Rate Expressions and references from Pipe Label Style collections
- Added many Plan Profile Labels with Center to Center and Inside Edges lengths
A variety of Pipe Details are supplied with and without Flow Rate included are new NOPLOT configurations - Plan Profile Labels are supplied in both Feature Anchor and Stacked configurations
- Added Pipes Crossing Section Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
A variety of Pipe Details are supplied included are new NOPLOT configurations - Added Pipes Crossing Profile Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
A variety of Pipe Details are supplied included are new NOPLOT configurations
Additional new Library drawing resources separated by Sewer, Storm, and Water system
Structure Styles and Label Styles
IOB Structures resource drawing now includes Sewer, Storm and Water systems - OLD version retained
Structure resource drawing now including all new and updated utility systems - OLD version retained
There are new separate library utility systems resource drawings supplied
- All Styles updated for consistency - Style Definitions did not change significantly
- All Label Styles parents upgraded to new utility name conventions
- All Label Styles updated for consistency
Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems are supplied in separate resource drawing collections. The new resource collections are Adaptive Building Blocks and may be employed in either classic Civil 3D template targets or Reference Template Tool template targets.
The following Systems are supplied with detailed Style and Label Styles:
- Cable Conduit
- Communications Conduit
- Electrical Power Conduit
- Fiber Optic Conduit
- Fuel Oil
- Generic Utility
- Irrigation
- Landscape Irrigation
- Industrial Waste
- Natural Gas
- Telephone Conduit
- Recycle Water
- Sewer
- Storm
- Water
Note the Conduit systems may be easily employed as simple cable systems with minor modifications.
Pressure Pipe Network Styles
Prototype Parts Lists are supplied with connections to all stock Pressure Pipe catalogs.
Supplied system resources are updated with the appropriate new Pressure Pipe Label Styles.
- Removed all duplicate and/or updated Label Styles from supplied resources
- New Prototype Parts List resource with connections to all stock databases
- Renamed separate supplied resources to generic names
- Validated and checked all updates back to Civil 3D 2018.3 and Civil 3D 2019.2
Pressure Pipe Styles
Upgraded the existing supplied Pressure Pipe Styles to conform to similiar Pipe Style standards for consistency of resolution and behavior.
Typical Pressure Pipe Styles include Crossing, Double Line Filled, Double Line, Single Line and Walls configurations.
In older Civil 3D 2018.3 and Civil 3D 2019.2 the resolved display of some Pressure Pipe Style components may vary.
- Added new Crossing Pressure Pipe Styles for piping and conduit systems
These display only the Outer Pipe Walls in Profile and Section Views. - Fixes to existing Pressure Pipe Styles of Display components
Removed the display of Pipe Hatching in Section Views per user requests. - Updates and corrections to Pressure Pipe Style Descriptions
Pressure Pipe Label Styles
All duplicate Pressure Pipe Label Styles removed from some InstantOn resources for consistency so you can load only what you need from the Jump Kit Library resources.
There are new separate Pressure Pipe and Conduit System resource drawings supplied that exclude the other systems. The new resource collections are Adaptive Building Blocks for pressure pipe and conduit systems and may be employed in either classic Civil 3D template targets or Reference Template Tool template targets.
Reference Alignments do not currently resolve in Pressure Pipe Crossing Section Label Styles.
- There are new Name conventions for the Pressure Pipes Plan Profile, Crossing Section, and Profile Crossing Label Styles
- In-depth support for Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
- Renamed Pressure Pipe Plan Profile Labels
A variety of Pressure Pipe Details are supplied with new NOPLOT configurations - Pressure Pipe Plan Profile Labels are supplied in both Feature Anchor and Stacked configurations
- Added Pressure Pipes Crossing Section Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
A variety of Pressure Pipe Details are supplied included are new NOPLOT configurations - Added Pressure Pipes Crossing Profile Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
A variety of Pressure Pipe Details are supplied included are new NOPLOT configurations
Additional new Library drawing resources separated by Pressure Pipe and Conduit System
Pressure Fitting Styles and Label Styles
IOB Fittings resource drawing now includes only Water systems by default - OLD version retained
Fittings resource drawing now including all new and updated utility systems - OLD version retained
There are new separate library utility systems resource drawings supplied
- All Styles updated for consistency - Style Definitions did not change significantly
- All Label Styles parents upgraded to new utility name conventions
- All Label Styles updated for consistency
Pressure Appurtenance Styles and Label Styles
IOB Appurtenance resource drawing now includes only Water systems by default - OLD version retained
Appurtenance resource drawing now including all new and updated utility systems - OLD version retained
There are new separate library utility systems resource drawings supplied
- All Styles updated for consistency - Style Definitions did not change significantly
- All Label Styles parents upgraded to new utility name conventions
- All Label Styles updated for consistency
Layer Standards 2020
All supplied Layer Standards resources intentionally do not effect Release 7 Style Naming conventions employed in all other supplied resources.
- All Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and on-line Help files were updated.
- Complete new builds of all supplied Layer Standards (.dws) resources for both STB and CTB for each supplied Layer Standards.
- Layer States for Linetypes as supplied are intentionally generic and empty of linetype assignments.
This default allows any linetype customization. - Linetype Layer States are typically included in supplied Layer Standards (.dws) files.
- All Layer Standards supplied include both STB and CTB Layer Standards resource files.
- All Layer Standards supplied include a Spreadsheet Tool and rename script resources.
Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AddOn
- NCS 6.0 Support for Framework utility layer system
Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AIA AddOn
- NCS 6.0 Support for the classic AIA utility layer system
Symbol Set 2020
Complete 2020 new build of all Civil 3D point styles.
Symbol blocks upgraded to the 2018 DWG format
Upgrades to the Symbol Maintenance Spreadsheet Tool and all supplied scripts.
Jump Kit Styles 2020
Complete 2020 new build of all Civil 3D Styles.
Resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2020 object model.
Significant improved Label Styles support for Profile Views, Section Views, Pipes, and Pressure Pipes.
Improved separation by utility system of Label Style collection resources for Pipes and Pressure Pipes.
Pipe systems Label Style parent child relationships are easier to manage and more consistent.
Adaptive Template Blocks
See the Adaptive Template Block Style Collections Details
- All previously supplied By Key Style collections were rebuilt and updated to 2020 Civil 3D Object Model
- Update of all supplied Adaptive Template Blocks to the ..\99_By Keys section of the Jump Kit Styles collections
- Each supplied Adaptive Template Block resourse drawing includes speciality Layer States for the block
- Added separate Profile View and Section View Styles collection resource drawing for the Adaptive Template Blocks style collections
- Added Profile View Crossing Label Styles in both Insertion and Top Down formats
There are new Name conventions for the Crossing Label Styles. - Added new Pipes and Pressure Pipes Adaptive Template Block resources
General Marker Styles
Profile Views and Section Views
Pipe Network Styles
Pipe Styles and Label Styles
Structure Styles and Label Styles
Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
Pressure Pipe Network Styles
Pressure Pipe Styles
Pressure Pipe Label Styles
Pressure Fitting Styles and Label Styles
Pressure Appurtenance Styles and Label Styles
Assemblies 2020
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2020 ships with 2020 updates to the Release 7 Assembly resources.
Complete 2020 new build of all Civil 3D Assemblies.
All resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2020 object model.
The supplied default Assemblies Tool Palette Content library was updated for 2020 and is included.
Project Datasets 2020
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2020 ships with 2020 updates to the Release 7 Project Dataset resources.
Complete 2020 new build of project drawings for both the STB and CTB projects.
2020 Project Drawing Upgrades
- Upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2020 object model
- All project drawings and upgraded Release 7 2020 Styles via Reference Templates
- Removed all out of date Styles for Pipes and Pressure Pipe systems
- All Layer States upgraded to the current Layer States for the default NCS Layer Standards release
Rehab Corridor Examples for STB
Example Rehab Corridor drawings in ..10_Model\Road_Rehab_Pr\ folder.
Include are single lane, double lane, double lane staged, and full intersection example drawings and data resources
Reference Templates in Projects
The new project resources allow you to update all the content with changes to the supplied Reference Template resource files.
To update project Reference Template in supplied drawings in the Reference Template Tool you should remove the existing template Update, Purge Styles, and then the Add a new Reference Template.
Pay careful attention to the source folders of the Reference Templates in the stack. The Referenece Template Tool currently does not support relative paths.
- Single file Project-based Reference Templates are employed
The InstantOn resources include separate examples with multiple Referenece Template drawing resources. - Reference Template is in the project's ..\00_Resources\Templates\Reference folder
- Projects intentionally employ generic names for the Reference Template resource
- Both CTB and STB versions of the standard Design and Survey templates are supplied in the ..\00_Resources\Templates\Reference folder
Spreadsheet Tools 2020
All on-line Spreadsheet Tools help pages were updated to reflect 2020 resource locations and Release 8 AddOn updates
Help On-line
- See on-line help pages for updated Layer States and Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation.
New Layer Standards Help sections include the above listed Layer Standards resources. - See the other updated Spreadsheet Tools documentation. That contains:
- Updated Survey Codes Tool documentation.
- Updated Description Key Set Tool documentation.
- Updated Figure Db Tool documentation.
Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2019.3
The Release 7 for 2019.3 is a maintenance and upgrade release for R7 customers and includes conversion to Release 8 compatibility.
By default Release 7 ships in the NCS 5.0+ Layer scheme and does include Adaptive Layer and Linetype Standards support for NCS 6.0 and AIA utilities.
Release 7 does not include most Adaptive Building Block library resources included in Release 8.
Adaptive Building Block library resources from Release 8 can be migrated back to Release 7 with Layer script adjustments.
Jump Kit library resources from Release 7 can be employed in Civil 3D 2019.2+ and Civil 3D 2018.3+.
- Templates and Styles 2019.3
- General Updates
- Reference Template Resources
- General Marker Styles
- Profile Views and Section Views
- Pipe Network Styles
- Pipe Styles and Label Styles
- Structure Styles and Label Styles
- Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
- Pressure Pipe Network Styles
- Pressure Pipe Styles
- Pressure Pipe Label Styles
- Pressure Fitting Styles and Label Styles
- Pressure Appurtenance Styles and Label Styles
- Symbol Set 2019.3
- Jump Kit Styles 2019.3
- Assemblies 2019.3
- Project Datasets 2019.3
- Spreadsheet Tools 2019.3
AddOns were focused on better customization capability and significant improvements to production and management of mission critical essential tools.
See the Release 7 AddOns list below for updates to:
- Codes Points and Figures AddOn
- Layer Standards NCS6 AddOn
- Classic Utility Layers NCS6 AddOn
- Layers Standards Tools Update AddOn
- NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn
- Survey Query AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool AddOn
- Point Group Standards
- Symbol Exchange AddOn
- Legends and Lists
Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
Release 7 2019.3 Framework products will run in Civil 3D 2018-2019 but will not run in previous Civil 3D releases.
Some Civil 3D program functionalty is lost with the use in older Civil 3D 2019 and 2018 releases.
The AutoCAD DWG changes in 2019.3 - All resource drawings are upgraded to the 2018 DWG format.
The Civil 3D object model is again new in 2019.3 as it was in 2019 and 2018. All resource drawings are upgraded.
The Release 7 and Release 8 for Civil 3D 2019.3 changes are focused on added new Style resources, Style fixes, updated product documentation, and support resources.
New Styles collection resources may be employed in Civil 3D 2018.3+ and Civil 3D 2019.2+.
Templates and Styles 2019.3
Significant improved Label Styles support for Profile Views, Section Views, Pipe, and Pressure Pipe systems.
Pipe systems Label Style parent child relationships are easier to manage and more consistent.
General Updates
- All templates updated to 2019.3 Civil 3D Object Model
- Minor fixes and updated based on customer feedback
- Civil 3D Project Template examples - see the included readme
Reference Template Resources
New complete rebuild of the supplied Reference Template example resources.
Reference Template Resources are in addition to classic Civil 3D template resources.
Supplied examples employ the supplied Design and Survey template resources based on a Shared Resouces common setup.
- All Reference Template resource drawings and templates updated to 2019.3 Civil 3D Object Model
- Both STB and CTB detailed example Reference Template resources and templates are supplied
- Basic Object Settings examples for Sewer and Storm supplied
- Removed some confusing Reference Template resources examples based on customer feedback
General Marker Styles
- Display System adjustments to appropriate Marker Styles for new linear Alignment Marker components
Profile Views and Section Views
A significant upgrade to Label Styles for the View Features that include new name conventions
- There are new Name conventions for the Profile View and Section View Crossing Label Styles
- Added Profile View Crossing Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
Currently Profile View Crossing Label Styles are only supported in Civil 3D 2019.2+ - All Section View resources were rebuilt for Civil 3D 2018.3+
- Added Section View Crossing Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
Currently Section View Crossing Label Styles are supported in Civil 3D 2018.3+
Additional new Library Profile and Section View Crossing drawing resources
Pipe Network Styles
IOB Pipe Network resource drawing now includes Sewer, Storm and Water systems - OLD version retained
Pipe Network resource drawing now including all new and updated utility systems - OLD version retained
There are new separate library utility systems resource drawings supplied
- Updated and fixed broken Parts List in the separate Sewer, Storm, and Water Network supplied resources
- Renamed separate Sewer, Storm, and Water Network supplied resources to generic names
- Validated and checked all updates back to Civil 3D 2018.3 and Civil 3D 2019.2
Pipe Styles and Label Styles
IOB Pipe Labels resource drawing now includes Sewer, Storm and Water systems
Pipe Labels resource drawing now including all new and updated utility systems
All duplicate Pipe Label Styles removed from some InstantOn resources for consistency so you can load only what you need from the Jump Kit Library resources.
There are new separate Sewer, Storm, and Water Gravity Pipe System resource drawings supplied that exclude the other systems. The new resource collections are Adaptive Building Blocks for gravity systems and may be employed in either classic Civil 3D template targets or Reference Template Tool template targets.
- There are new Name conventions for the Pipes Plan Profile, Crossing Section, and Profile Crossing Label Styles
- In-depth support for Sewer, Storm, and Water gravity systems
- Removed old Flow Rate Expressions and references from Pipe Label Style collections
- Added many Plan Profile Labels with Center to Center and Inside Edges lengths
A variety of Pipe Details are supplied with and without Flow Rate included are new NOPLOT configurations - Plan Profile Labels are supplied in both Feature Anchor and Stacked configurations
- Added Pipes Crossing Section Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
A variety of Pipe Details are supplied included are new NOPLOT configurations - Added Pipes Crossing Profile Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
A variety of Pipe Details are supplied included are new NOPLOT configurations
Additional new Library drawing resources separated by Sewer, Storm, and Water system
Structure Styles and Label Styles
IOB Structures resource drawing now includes Sewer, Storm and Water systems - OLD version retained
Structure resource drawing now including all new and updated utility systems - OLD version retained
There are new separate library utility systems resource drawings supplied
- All Styles updated for consistency - Style Definitions did not change significantly
- All Label Styles parents upgraded to new utility name conventions
- All Label Styles updated for consistency
Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems are supplied in separate resource drawing collections. The new resource collections are Adaptive Building Blocks and may be employed in either classic Civil 3D template targets or Reference Template Tool template targets.
The following Systems are supplied with detailed Style and Label Styles:
- Cable Conduit
- Communications Conduit
- Electrical Power Conduit
- Fiber Optic Conduit
- Fuel Oil
- Generic Utility
- Irrigation
- Landscape Irrigation
- Industrial Waste
- Natural Gas
- Telephone Conduit
- Recycle Water
- Sewer
- Storm
- Water
Note the Conduit systems may be easily employed as simple cable systems with minor modifications.
Pressure Pipe Network Styles
Prototype Parts Lists are supplied with connections to all stock Pressure Pipe catalogs.
Supplied system resources are updated with the appropriate new Pressure Pipe Label Styles.
- Removed all duplicate and/or updated Label Styles from supplied resources
- New Prototype Parts List resource with connections to all stock databases
- Renamed separate supplied resources to generic names
- Validated and checked all updates back to Civil 3D 2018.3 and Civil 3D 2019.2
Pressure Pipe Styles
Upgraded the existing supplied Pressure Pipe Styles to conform to similiar Pipe Style standards for consistency of resolution and behavior.
Typical Pressure Pipe Styles include Crossing, Double Line Filled, Double Line, Single Line and Walls configurations.
In older Civil 3D 2018.3 and Civil 3D 2019.2 the resolved display of some Pressure Pipe Style components may vary.
- Added new Crossing Pressure Pipe Styles for piping and conduit systems
These display only the Outer Pipe Walls in Profile and Section Views. - Fixes to existing Pressure Pipe Styles of Display components
Removed the display of Pipe Hatching in Section Views per user requests. - Updates and corrections to Pressure Pipe Style Descriptions
Pressure Pipe Label Styles
All duplicate Pressure Pipe Label Styles removed from some InstantOn resources for consistency so you can load only what you need from the Jump Kit Library resources.
There are new separate Pressure Pipe and Conduit System resource drawings supplied that exclude the other systems. The new resource collections are Adaptive Building Blocks for pressure pipe and conduit systems and may be employed in either classic Civil 3D template targets or Reference Template Tool template targets.
Reference Alignments do not currently resolve in Pressure Pipe Crossing Section Label Styles.
- There are new Name conventions for the Pressure Pipes Plan Profile, Crossing Section, and Profile Crossing Label Styles
- In-depth support for Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
- Renamed Pressure Pipe Plan Profile Labels
A variety of Pressure Pipe Details are supplied with new NOPLOT configurations - Pressure Pipe Plan Profile Labels are supplied in both Feature Anchor and Stacked configurations
- Added Pressure Pipes Crossing Section Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
A variety of Pressure Pipe Details are supplied included are new NOPLOT configurations - Added Pressure Pipes Crossing Profile Label Styles in Insertion, Bottom Up and Top Down formats
A variety of Pressure Pipe Details are supplied included are new NOPLOT configurations
Additional new Library drawing resources separated by Pressure Pipe and Conduit System
Pressure Fitting Styles and Label Styles
IOB Fittings resource drawing now includes only Water systems by default - OLD version retained
Fittings resource drawing now including all new and updated utility systems - OLD version retained
There are new separate library utility systems resource drawings supplied
- All Styles updated for consistency - Style Definitions did not change significantly
- All Label Styles parents upgraded to new utility name conventions
- All Label Styles updated for consistency
Pressure Appurtenance Styles and Label Styles
IOB Appurtenance resource drawing now includes only Water systems by default - OLD version retained
Appurtenance resource drawing now including all new and updated utility systems - OLD version retained
There are new separate library utility systems resource drawings supplied
- All Styles updated for consistency - Style Definitions did not change significantly
- All Label Styles parents upgraded to new utility name conventions
- All Label Styles updated for consistency
Symbol Set 2019.3
Complete 2019.3 new build of all Civil 3D point styles.
Symbol blocks upgraded to the 2018 DWG format
Upgrades to the Symbol Maintenance Spreadsheet Tool and all supplied scripts.
Jump Kit Styles 2019.3
Complete 2019.3 new build of all Civil 3D Styles.
Resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2019.3 object model.
Significant improved Label Styles support for Profile Views, Section Views, Pipes, and Pressure Pipes.
Improved separation by utility system of Label Style collection resources for Pipes and Pressure Pipes.
Pipe systems Label Style parent child relationships are easier to manage and more consistent.
General Marker Styles
Profile Views and Section Views
Pipe Network Styles
Pipe Styles and Label Styles
Structure Styles and Label Styles
Pressure Pipe and Conduit Systems
Pressure Pipe Network Styles
Pressure Pipe Styles
Pressure Pipe Label Styles
Pressure Fitting Styles and Label Styles
Pressure Appurtenance Styles and Label Styles
Assemblies 2019.3
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2019.3 ships with 2019.3 updates to the Release 7 Assembly resources.
Complete 2019.3 new build of all Civil 3D Assemblies.
All resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2019.3 object model.
The supplied default Assemblies Tool Palette Content library was updated for 2019.3 and is included.
Project Datasets 2019.3
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2019.3 ships with 2019.3 updates to the Release 7 Project Dataset resources.
Complete 2019.3 new build of project drawings for both the STB and CTB projects.
Reference Templates in Projects
The new project resources allow you to update all the content with changes to the supplied Reference Template resource files.
To update project Reference Template in supplied drawings in the Reference Template Tool you should remove the existing template Update, Purge Styles, and then the Add a new Reference Template.
Pay careful attention to the source folders of the Reference Templates in the stack. The Referenece Template Tool currently does not support relative paths.
- Single file Project-based Reference Templates are employed
The InstantOn resources include separate examples with multiple Referenece Template drawing resources. - Reference Template is in the project's ..\00_Resources\Templates\Reference folder
- Projects intentionally employ generic names for the Reference Template resource
- Both CTB and STB versions of the standard Design and Survey templates are supplied in the ..\00_Resources\Templates\Reference folder
Spreadsheet Tools 2019.3
All on-line Spreadsheet Tools help pages were updated to reflect 2019.3 resource locations and Release 8 AddOn updates
Help On-line
- See on-line help pages for updated Layer States and Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation.
New Layer Standards Help sections include the above listed Layer Standards resources. - See the other updated Spreadsheet Tools documentation. That contains:
- New Adaptive Linetype Standards Tools documentation.
- Updated Survey Codes Tool documentation.
- Updated Description Key Set Tool documentation.
- Updated Figure Db Tool documentation.
Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2019.2
The Release 7 for 2019.2 has been a work in progress for many months. Prep work has been included for future Release 8 compatibility.
AddOns are focused on better customization capability and significant improvements to production and management of mission critical essential tools.
See the Release 7 AddOns list below for updates to:
- Codes Points and Figures AddOn
- Layer Standards NCS6 AddOn
- Classic Utility Layers NCS6 AddOn
- Layers Standards Tools Update AddOn
- NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn
- Survey Query AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool AddOn
- Point Group Standards
- Symbol Exchange AddOn
- Legends and Lists
Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
Release 7 2019.2 Framework products will run in Civil 3D 2018 but will not run in previous Civil 3D releases.
The AutoCAD DWG changes in 2019 - All resource drawings are upgraded to the 2018 DWG format.
The Civil 3D object model is again new in 2019 as it was in 2018. All resource drawings are upgraded.
The Release 7 and Release 8 for Civil 3D 2019.2 changes are focused on Layer Standards adaptability, improved Key Systems, and new upcoming capabilities.
Templates and Styles 2019.2
- All templates updated to 2019.2 Civil 3D Object Model
- Added Profile View Crossing Label Styles in both Insertion and Top Down formats
There are new Name conventions for the Crossing Label Styles. - Minor fixes and updated based on customer feedback
- Added Civil 3D Project Template examples - see the included readme
Layer Standards 2019.2
All supplied Layer Standards resources intentionally do not effect Release 7 Style Naming conventions employed in all other supplied resources.
- All Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and on-line Help files were updated.
- Complete new builds of all supplied Layer Standards (.dws) resources for both STB and CTB for each supplied Layer Standards.
- Layer States for Linetypes as supplied are intentionally generic and empty of linetype assignments.
This default allows any linetype customization. - Linetype Layer States are typically included in supplied Layer Standards (.dws) files.
- All Layer Standards supplied include both STB and CTB Layer Standards resource files.
- All Layer Standards supplied include a Spreadsheet Tool and rename script resources.
Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AddOn
- NCS 6.0 Support for Framework utility layer system
Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AIA AddOn
- NCS 6.0 Support for the classic AIA utility layer system
Symbol Set 2019.2
Complete 2019.2 new build of all Civil 3D point styles.
Symbol blocks upgraded to the 2018 DWG format
Upgrades to the Symbol Maintenance Spreadsheet Tool and all supplied scripts.
Jump Kit Styles 2019.2
Complete 2019 new build of all Civil 3D Styles.
Resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2019 object model.
- Added Profile View Crossing Label Styles in both Insertion and Top Down formats
There are new Name conventions for the Crossing Label Styles. - Minor error and omission fixes based on customer reported issues.
Assemblies 2019.2
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2019.2 ships with 2019.2 updates to the Release 7 Assembly resources.
Complete 2019.2 new build of all Civil 3D Assemblies.
All resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2019 object model.
The supplied default Assemblies Tool Palette Content library was updated for 2019 and is included.
Project Datasets 2019.2
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2019.2 ships with 2019.2 updates to the Release 7 Project Dataset resources.
Complete 2019.2 new build of project drawings for both the STB and CTB projects.
All project drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format, Civil 3D 2019.2 object model, and upgraded Release 7 2019 Styles.
Rehab Corridor Examples for STB
Added example Rehab Corridor drawings to a new ..10_Model\Road_Rehab_Pr\ folder.
Include are single lane, double lane, double lane staged, and full intersection example drawings and data resources
Spreadsheet Tools 2019.2
All on-line Spreadsheet Tools help pages were updated to reflect 2019.2 resource locations and Release 8 AddOn updates
Help On-line
- See on-line help pages for updated Layer States and Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation.
New Layer Standards Help sections include the above listed new Layer Standards resources. - See the other updated Spreadsheet Tools documentation. That contains:
- Updated Survey Codes Tool documentation.
- Updated Description Key Set Tool documentation.
- Updated Figure Db Tool documentation.
Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019.1
The Release 7 for 2019.1 has been a work in progress for many months. Prep work has been included for future Release 8 compatibility.
AddOns are focused on better customization capability and significant improvements to production and management of mission critical essential tools.
See the Release 7 AddOns list below for updates to:
- Layer Standards Tools Release 7 NCS 5 Update
- Codes Points and Figures NCS 6 AddOn
- Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AddOn
- Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AIA AddOn
- Codes Points and Figures AddOn
- Layer Standards NCS6 AddOn
- Classic Utility Layers NCS6 AddOn
- Layers Standards Tools Update AddOn
- NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn
- Survey Query AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool AddOn
- Point Group Standards
- Symbol Exchange AddOn
- Legends and Lists
Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
Release 7 2019.1 Framework products will run in Civil 3D 2018 but will not run in previous Civil 3D releases.
The AutoCAD DWG changes in 2019 - All resource drawings are upgraded to the 2018 DWG format.
The Civil 3D object model is again new in 2019 as it was in 2018. All resource drawings are upgraded.
The Release 8 for Civil 3D 2019.1 changes are focused on Layer Standards adaptability, improved Key Systems, and new upcoming capabilities.
Templates and Styles 2019.1
- All templates updated to 2019.1 Civil 3D Object Model
- Added additional support and examples for Reference Templates and Reference Settings Resource drawings
- Fixes and updates to the supplied Civil 3D Project Template for 2019
- New Styles to better support Plan and Profile Point Label Styles
- Updates to Reference Labels for Alignments
- Minor fixes and updated based on customer feedback
Layer Standards 2019.1
All supplied Layer Standards resources intentionally do not effect Release 7 Style Naming conventions employed in all other supplied resources.
- All Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and on-line Help files were updated.
- Complete new builds of all supplied Layer Standards (.dws) resources for both STB and CTB for each supplied Layer Standards.
- Layer States for Linetypes as supplied are intentionally generic and empty of linetype assignments.
This default allows any linetype customization. - Linetype Layer States are typically included in supplied Layer Standards (.dws) files.
- All Layer Standards supplied include both STB and CTB Layer Standards resource files.
- All Layer Standards supplied include a Spreadsheet Tool and rename script resources.
Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AddOn
- NCS 6.0 Support for Framework utility layer system
Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AIA AddOn
- NCS 6.0 Support for the classic AIA utility layer system
Symbol Set 2019.1
Complete 2019.1 new build of all symbols and Civil 3D point styles.
Symbol blocks upgraded to the 2018 DWG format
Upgrades to the Symbol Maintenance Spreadsheet Tool and all supplied scripts.
Jump Kit Styles 2019.1
Complete 2019 new build of all Civil 3D Styles.
Resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2019 object model.
- Minor error and omission fixes based on customer reported issues.
- Style library supports use of library resource drawings in Civil 3D Reference Templates
See Site collections section of the library for specific task-based design Style resource drawings. - New Styles to better support Plan and Profile Point Label Styles
- Updates to Reference Labels for Alignments
Assemblies 2019.1
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2019.1 ships with 2019.1 updates to the Release 7 Assembly resources.
Complete 2019.1 new build of all Civil 3D Assemblies.
All resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2019 object model.
The supplied default Assemblies Tool Palette Content library was updated for 2019 and is included.
Project Datasets 2019.1
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2019.1 ships with 2019.1 updates to the Release 7 Project Dataset resources.
Complete 2019.1 new build of project drawings for both the STB and CTB projects.
All project drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format, Civil 3D 2019.1 object model, and upgraded Release 7 2019 Styles.
Rehab Corridor Examples for STB
Added example Rehab Corridor drawings to a new ..10_Model\Road_Rehab_Pr\ folder.
Include are single lane, double lane, double lane staged, and full intersection example drawings and data resources
Spreadsheet Tools 2019.1
All on-line Spreadsheet Tools help pages were updated to reflect 2019.1 resource locations and Release 8 AddOn updates
Help On-line
- See on-line help pages for updated Layer States and Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation.
New Layer Standards Help sections include the above listed new Layer Standards resources. - See the other updated Spreadsheet Tools documentation. That contains:
- Updated Survey Codes Tool documentation.
- Updated Description Key Set Tool documentation.
- Updated Figure Db Tool documentation.
Release 7 Autodesk Civil 3D 2019
The Release 7 for 2019 has been a work in progress for 12-18 months expressed in the numerous Release 7 AddOns.
AddOns are focused on better customization capability and significant improvements to production and management of mission critical essential tools.
See the Release 7 AddOns list below for updates to:
- Codes Points and Figures AddOn
- Layer Standards NCS6 AddOn
- Classic Utility Layers NCS6 AddOn
- Layers Standards Tools Update AddOn
- NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn
- Survey Query AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn
- Subassembly Codes Tool AddOn
- Point Group Standards
- Symbol Exchange AddOn
- Legends and Lists
Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
Release 7 2019 Framework products will run in Civil 3D 2018 but will not run in previous Civil 3D releases.
The AutoCAD DWG changes in 2019 - All resource drawings are upgraded to the 2018 DWG format.
The Civil 3D object model is again new in 2019 as it was in 2018. All resource drawings are upgraded.
As guaranteed previous Release 7 Framework products for 2018 run in Civil 3D 2019.
Technically all previous Release 7 products will upgrade and run in 2019 with minor or no issues at all.
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2019 changes are focused on Layer Standards adaptability, improved Key Systems, and new upcoming Assembly library capabilities.
Templates and Styles 2019
- All templates updated to 2019 Civil 3D Object Model
- Added support and examples for Single and Task-based Reference Templates
- Built-in Reference Settings Resource Structure
- Fixes and updates to the supplied Civil 3D Project Template for 2019
Layer Standards 2019
All new supplied Layer Standards resources intentionally do not effect Release 7 Style and other resource Naming conventions employed in all other supplied resources.
This considerable set of new Layer Standards resources and tools allow for the quick publication of Framework for Civil 3D projects into multiple versions and variations of the NCS.
- All Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and on-line Help files were updated.
- Complete new builds of all supplied Layer Standards (.dws) resources for both STB and CTB for each supplied Layer Standards.
- Layer States for Linetypes as supplied are intentionally generic and empty of linetype assignments.
This default allows any linetype customization. - Linetype Layer States are typically included in supplied Layer Standards (.dws) files.
- All Layer Standards supplied include both STB and CTB Layer Standards resource files.
- All Layer Standards supplied include a Spreadsheet Tool and rename script resources.
NCS Default Layer Standard
The default Layer Standard in place for all Release 7 Framework products
NCS AIA Classic Layer Standard
Converts all Keys in all appropriate utility layers to conform to NCS AIA classic layers
NCS 6.0 Layer Standard
Converts all NCS 5.0 Keys in all appropriate layers to conform to NCS 6.0 layers
NCS 6.0 AIA Classic Layer Standard
Converts all NCS 5.0 Keys in all appropriate layers to conform to NCS 6.0 AIA classic layers
Survey Codes Points and Figure Tools
Upgrades to the customization tools and resources for Survey Codes, Description Key Set, and Figure Prefix Db creation and maintenance.
See the Codes Points and Figures AddOn listing for the details of supplied resources.
Symbol Set 2019
Complete 2019 new build of all symbols and Civil 3D point styles.
Symbol blocks upgraded to the 2018 DWG format.
Upgrades to the Symbol Maintenance Spreadsheet Tool and all supplied scripts.
Upgraded Symbol Exchange (Update) Tools and resources with new examples.
Jump Kit Styles 2019
Complete 2019 new build of all Civil 3D Styles.
Resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2019 object model.
- Minor error and omission fixes based on customer reported issues.
- Style library supports use of library resource drawings in Civil 3D Reference Templates
See Site collections section of the library for specific task-based design Style resource drawings.
Assemblies 2019
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2019 ships with 2019 updates to the Release 7 Assembly resources.
Complete 2019 new build of all Civil 3D Assemblies.
All resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2019 object model.
The supplied default Assemblies Tool Palette Content library was updated for 2019 and is included.
Project Datasets 2019
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2019 ships with 2019 updates to the Release 7 Project Dataset resources.
Complete 2019 new build of project drawings for both the STB and CTB projects.
All project drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format, Civil 3D 2019 object model, and upgraded Release 7 2019 Styles.
Documentation 2019
Framework Standards
Framework Standards document updated for Release 7 Civil 3D 2019 changes.
- Errors, omissions, and consistency fixes
- Style Updates
- Removal of out of date sections and out of date content
Install and Upgrades
Framework Install document updated for Release 7 Civil 3D 2019 changes.
No changes made for recent releases of Windows 10, but document steps were validated for it.
Some minor name updates for product consistency.
Framework Upgrades document updated for Release 7 Civil 3D 2019 changes.
See on-line Install help in Install video section for updated Shared Project Resources documentation.
Spreadsheet Tools 2019
All on-line Spreadsheet Tools help pages were updated to reflect 2019 resource locations and Release 7 AddOn updates
Help On-line
- See on-line help pages for new Layer States and Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation.
New Layer Standards Help sections include the above listed new Layer Standards resources. - See the other updated Spreadsheet Tools documentation. That contains:
- Updated Survey Codes Tool documentation.
- Updated Description Key Set Tool documentation.
- Updated Figure Db Tool documentation.
Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.3 Update
This Release 7 2018.3 Update build is maintenance release with updates to Template files and resources.
Previously released AddOns for 2018 are now included into download packages.
2018.3 Update Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
Release 7 2018 Framework products will not run in previous Civil 3D releases.
The AutoCAD DWG format changed in 2018 - All resource drawings are upgraded to 2018 DWG format.
The Civil 3D object model is new in 2018.3. All resource drawings are upgraded to 2018.3 Civil 3D object model.
All template resources were updated to include 2018.1 General Styles updates and misc. reported fixes.
As guaranteed - previous Release 7 Framework products for 2017 run in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.3.
Technically all previous Release 7 products will upgrade and run in 2018.3 with minor or no issues at all.
Jump Kit and InstantOn Styles 2018.3
- Jump Kit and InstantOn Styles Library resource drawings updated to the 2018.3 Civil 3D Object Model
- All previous Style updates included in Styles library resource drawings
- Legends and Lists resources were updated and Excel reference spreadsheets upgraded for 2018+
- See the Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn for Styles updates
Templates 2018.3
- All Templates and Assembly resources updated to the 2018.3 Civil 3D Object Model
- All working Templates updated to include 2018.3 and previously supplied 2018.1 General Style updates and fixes
- See the Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn for Styles updates
Symbol Set 2018.3
- Complete 2018.3 new build of all symbols and Civil 3D point styles.
Symbol blocks were previously upgraded to the 2018 DWG format - Upgrades to the Symbol Maintenance Spreadsheet Tool and all supplied scripts.
Project Datasets 2018.3
Complete 2018.1 new build of project drawings for both the STB and CTB projects.
All project drawings upgraded to the Civil 3D 2018.3 object model.
Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.2 Update
This Release 7 2018.2 Update build is maintenance release with updates to Template files and resources.
Previously released AddOns for 2018 are now included into download packages.
2018.2 Update Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
Release 7 2018 Framework products will not run in previous Civil 3D releases.
The AutoCAD DWG format changed in 2018 - All resource drawings are upgraded to 2018 DWG format.
The Civil 3D object model is new in 2018.2. All resource drawings are upgraded to 2018.2 Civil 3D object model.
All template resources were updated to include 2018.1 General Styles updates and misc. reported fixes.
As guaranteed - previous Release 7 Framework products for 2017 run in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.2.
Technically all previous Release 7 products will upgrade and run in 2018.2 with minor or no issues at all.
Jump Kit and InstantOn Styles 2018.2
- Jump Kit and InstantOn Styles Library resource drawings updated to the 2018.2 Civil 3D Object Model
- All previous Style updates included in Styles library resource drawings
- Legends and Lists resources were updated and Excel reference spreadsheets upgraded for 2018+
- See the Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn for Styles updates
Templates 2018.2
- All Templates and Assembly resources updated to the 2018.2 Civil 3D Object Model
- All working Templates updated to include 2018.2 and previously supplied 2018.1 General Style updates and fixes
- See the Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn for Styles updates
Symbol Set 2018.2
- Complete 2018.2 new build of all symbols and Civil 3D point styles.
Symbol blocks were previously upgraded to the 2018 DWG format - Upgrades to the Symbol Maintenance Spreadsheet Tool and all supplied scripts.
Project Datasets 2018.2
Complete 2018.1 new build of project drawings for both the STB and CTB projects.
All project drawings upgraded to the Civil 3D 2018.2 object model.
Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.1 Update
This Release 7 2018.1 Update build is primarily a maintenance release.
2018.1 Update Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
Release 7 2018 Framework products will not run in previous Civil 3D releases.
The AutoCAD DWG format changed in 2018 - All resource drawings are upgraded to 2018 DWG format.
The Civil 3D object model is new in 2018.1. All resource drawings are upgraded to 2018.1 Civil 3D object model.
There are minor Style component changes and one new Crossing Label Style for Section View Styles.
As guaranteed - previous Release 7 Framework products for 2017 run in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.1.
Technically all previous Release 7 products will upgrade and run in 2018.1 with minor or no issues at all.
Templates and Styles 2018.1
- All Templates, Assemblies, and Styles Library resource drawings updated to the 2018.1 Civil 3D Object Model
- Update of all Layer Standards files for STB and CTB
- Update of all Linetype example files
Section View Styles Library Resources
Added Section View Crossing Label Styles.
Typical On object (a), Bottom Up (xBu) and Top Down (xTd) Parent and Child label style are supplied.
New naming convention Code for Section View Crossing Labels = SC
For example: (Pr)SCa Off+Elev - JS
Corrected NCS Layer assignments for existing conditions to V-VIEW-SCTN-LABL from V-ROAD-LABL
Symbol Set 2018.1
Complete 2018 new build of all symbols and Civil 3D point styles.
Symbol blocks upgraded to the 2018 DWG format
Upgrades to the Symbol Maintenance Spreadsheet Tool and all supplied scripts.
Project Datasets 2018.1
Complete 2018.1 new build of project drawings for both the STB and CTB projects.
All project drawings upgraded to the Civil 3D 2018.1 object model.
Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018
The Release 7 for 2018 has been a work in progress for 24 months expressed as the numerous Release 7 AddOns.
AddOns are focused on better customization capability and significant improvements to production and management of mission critical essential tools.
See the Release 7 AddOns list below for updates to:
- Subassembly Code Tool Upgrade
- Layer Standards and Spreadsheet Tools
- Point Groups Standards
- Symbol Exchange Tools
- Survey Query Library
- Legends and Lists Tools
- Layer Standards and Layer States Update
Compatibility and General Improvement Summary
Release 7 2018 Framework products will not run in previous Civil 3D releases.
The AutoCAD DWG changes in 2018 - All resource drawings are upgraded to 2018 DWG format.
The Civil 3D object model is again new in 2018 as it was in 2017. All resource drawings are upgraded.
There are minor Style component changes and one new component in Section View Styles.
As guaranteted previous Release 7 Framework products for 2017 run in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.
Technically all previous Release 7 products will upgrade and run in 2018 will minor or no issues at all.
The Release 7 for Civil 3D 2018 changes are focused on Sheet template improvements, Style improvements, and new upcoming Assembly library capabilities.
Templates and Styles 2018
- All templates updated to 2018 DWG and Civil 3D Object Model
- All Layer State collections in Model Templates were updated to include prototype Linetype Layer States
- In-depth Civil 3D Style support for new 2018 Connected Alignments, Offset Profiles, Multi-BaseLine Corridors and new Feature Line capabilities.
- Sheet Templates and Sheet Set Templates updates
Sheet Templates include full support for multiple Plan and Profile viewports on a Layout. - Multiple Plan and Multiple Profiles Layouts added for 20, 30, 40 scale Layouts.
A number of new Layouts with various viewport configurations were added at each scale. - New Layouts included in vertical and horizontal Sheet templates for both CTB and STB
Viewport Order properties updated where appropriate. - New STB and CTB Sheet template libraries at varied scales for multiple Plan or Profile Layouts
- Purge of old North Arrow and Scale blocks - support for new Map Layout Tools
Users can now customize viewports with North Arrows and Scales of their own choice.
Users should add thier North Arrow choice to appropriate layouts before using them to Create Sheets. - Retained support for classic Civil 3D Tool Palette Sheet Set dynamic Callout blocks
See the Legends and List AddOn (below) for Construction Notes and other documentation tools. - Fixes and updates to the supplied Civil 3D Project Template for 2018
- Updates to Section View Styles to support Section View Buffer component
Component defaults set to ByLayer and C-NPLT layer.
The new 2018 Section View Buffer component does not plot by default.
Sheet Template Updates for 2018
- Added new Sheet templates in STB and CTB folder libraries at varied scales for multiple Plan or Profile Layouts
- New Layouts provided for for multiple Plan or Profile Layouts
- Existing Sheet template resource dwt files were updated but left with typical Framework Sheet Template name convention for upgrade compatibility.
- All Sheet templates purged of older north arrow, scale blocks, etc
- Sheet Layouts were reordered to be consistent across all Horizontal, Vertical, STB, and CTB versions
Sheet Name Conventions
- The default Sheet Template name convention:
_<AutodeskRelease> <Content>–<TitleBlock Type>_<STBorCTB> - Sheet Template name convention for scale separated templates:
_<AutodeskRelease> <Scale> <Content>–<TitleBlock Type>_<STBorCTB>
Supplied Titleblock resources were updated to 2018 dwg format.
Supplied Sheet Set Template (.dst) file updated for 2018
Resource location properties in the Sheet Set should be updated to user preferences before use.
Layout Name Convention Update for 2018
Layout Name Convention updated to support multiple Plan viewports and/or multiple Profile viewport per Layout
New Layout Type Codes were added (see below)
Existing Layouts were not renamed or viewports resized for previous version upgrade compatability.
Default Viewport Order property intentionaly remains as -1 in old viewport configurations.
Layout Name Convention
- <DrawingScale> <LayoutType>–<SheetSize>
Layout Type Codes
Added new Layout Types Codes to support 2018 multiple Plan viewports and/or multiple Profile viewport per Layout.
New Layout Types Codes are highlighted in the complete code list below.
Default Viewport Order assignment is left to right and top of sheet down.
- S = Sections
- PL = Single Plan Only
- PR = Single Profile Only
- PP = Plan and Profile
- PPP = Left Middle Right Profiles
- SSD = No scale No Viewports D size - used for Sheet Sets
A drawing with just this Layout can be used to store common D size Page Setup Overrides. - SSE = No scale No Viewports E size - used for Sheet Sets
A drawing with just this Layout can be used to store common E size Page Setup Overrides. - PL2 = Two Plan Only
- PL4 = Four Plan Only - viewports sized to half of PL
- PL6 = Six Plan Only - viewports sized to third of PL - not used
- PR2 = Two Profile Only
- PR4 = Four Profile Only - viewports sized to half of PR
- PR6 = Six Profile Only - viewports sized to third of PR - not used
Following additional Layout Type Codes are supplied for consistency when the capability becomes availble and supported by the wizard(s).
Civil 3D 2018 currently does not support layouts with simultaneous different Viewport types and Viewport order properties.
- PP4 = Two Plan and Profile pairs - viewports sized to half of PL
- PP6 = Three Plan and Profile pairs - viewports sized to third of PR
Layer Standards and Layer States 2018
Complete 2018 new build of all Layer Standards (.dws) resources for both STB and CTB.
Added new prototype linetype only Layer States to Standards.
- LTReset<Release> - A Standards Linetypes Reset to Continuous
By default all Layers in the Standard in the Layer State. - LTWork<Release> - Linetype only for production and QAQC work
By default all Layers in the Standard in the Layer State - LTPub<Release> - Linetype only for publication
By default all Layers in the Standard in the Layer State
Layer States for Linetypes as supplied are intentionally generic and empty of linetype assignments.
This default allows any linetype customization.
Linetype Layer States are typically included in supplied Layer Standards (.dws) files.
Symbol Set 2018
Complete 2018 new build of all symbols and Civil 3D point styles.
Symbol blocks upgraded to the 2018 DWG format
Upgrades to the Symbol Maintenance Spreadsheet Tool and all supplied scripts.
Jump Kit Styles 2018
Complete 2018 new build of all Civil 3D Styles.
Resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2018 object model.
- Minor error and omission fixes based on customer reported issues.
- In-depth Civil 3D Style support for new 2018 Connected Alignments, Offset Profiles, Multiple Baseline Corridors and new Feature Line capabilities.
- Style library supports use of library resource drawings in Civil 3D Reference Templates
See Site collections section of the library for specific task-based design Style resource drawings.
Assemblies 2018
The Release 7 for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 ships with 2018 updates to the Release 7 Assembly resources.
Complete 2018 new build of all Civil 3D Assemblies.
All resource drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format and Civil 3D 2018 object model.
The supplied default Assemblies Tool Palette Content library was updated for 2018 and is included.
The new Assembly Library and Assembly Manager Spreadsheet Tool will be released as a future AddOn.
You can preview the previously released new Assembly Naming Convention here
Civil 3D Assembly Naming Convention Update
Project Datasets 2018
The Release 7 for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 ships with 2018 updates to the Release 7 Project Dataset resources.
Complete 2018 new build of project drawings for both the STB and CTB projects.
All project drawings upgraded to the 2018 DWG format, Civil 3D 2018 object model, and upgraded Release 7 2018 Styles.
Added 2017+ Data Shortcut folders.
Documentation 2018
Framework Standards
Framework Standards document updated for Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 changes.
- Errors, ommissions, and consistency fixes
- Style Updates
- Removal of out of date sections and out of date content
Help On-line
- See on-line help pages for new Templates for Civil 3D documentation.
New Template Help sections include: - Civil 3D Project Templates and customization
- Civil 3D Model Templates and customization
- Civil 3D Sheet Templates and customization
- See the updated Sheet Template documentation. That contains:
- Updated Sheet Template documentation.
- Updated Layout Name Code convention documentation.
- Templates for Civil 3D section includes many help and customization links.
Install and Upgrades
Framework Install document updated for Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 changes.
No changes made for recent release of Windows 10, but document steps were validated for it.
Some minor name updates for product consistency.
Framework Upgrades document updated for Release 7 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 changes.
See on-line Install help in Install video section for updated Shared Project Resources documentation.
Spreadsheet Tools 2018
All on-line Spreadsheet Tools help pages were updated to reflect 2018 resource locations and Release 7 AddOn updates
Release 7 and Release 8 AddOns
The following Framework for Civil 3D AddOns were released to add functionality and new or updated Spreadsheet Tools to Release 7.
Release 8 compatability AddOns are included here for consistency.
Links to blog posts are included to clarify and summarize the capabilities in each AddOn.
These AddOns are documented in detail in the Members>>Documentation and Help>>Spreadsheet Tools section of the website.
Release 7 Layer Standards 2020 AddOn
10/2019
The Layer Standards, Spreadsheet Tool, and resources files for Release 7 were updated - See the Release 7 Layer Standards 2020 Update post
All Layer Standards Updates may be employed in all Release 8 and Release 7 versions for Civil 3D versions 2020-2018.
All Layer Standards exchange and interoperability is significantly improved. There are far fewer layer behavioral inconsistencies.
Added NCS Discipline based Screening and corrected automatic screening for PATT Layers to be consistent across all supplied Layer Standards resources.
All Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools were updated and drawing standard resouces and supplied scripts updated where required.
All new Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools file names updated to end in 2020.
- Pressure Pipes Layer Support
- Release 7 - NCS 5.0
- Release 7 - NCS 5.0 AIA Utils
- Release 7 - NCS 6.0
- Release 7 - NCS 6.0 AIA Utils
Pressure Pipes Layer Support
- All supplied Layer Standards, Layer States, and script resources updated for new Pressure Pipes resources.
If you do not employ Pressure Pipes, only the minor added V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer may affect previous versions.
In other words, this layer is not included in the previously supplied Layer Standards and Layer State resources.
This layer exists to hold hatch display for Pressure Pipe Fittings and Appurtenances in Profile Views. - New script resources are supplied to add the layer and appropriate Layer State Settings.
Release 7 - NCS 5.0
There are both new capabilities and fixes to these Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and Resources
- Update of Layer Spreadsheet Tools and Script resources for both STB and CTB
- Added NCS Discipline based Screening and corrected automatic screening for PATT Layers
- All production Sheets in the Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools were updated
- Updated SCTN Key Priority in NewKeys5 Sheet to fix V-VIEW-SCTN-* Section View display colors and lineweights
- Added PPipesUpdate7 Sheet for new added Pressure Pipe Layers - adds Irrigation Water, Street Light, and Traffic Signal support
- Added new V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer to CoreUpdate7 and CityUpdate7 sheets for new Pressure Pipe hatch capabilities
- Supplied to Release 7 NCS 5 Standards Rename scripts did not change.
Release 7 - NCS 5.0 AIA Utils
There are both new capabilities and fixes to these Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and Resources
Standards files are converted from Release 7 Standards drawings by supplied scripts.
- Update of Layer Spreadsheet Tools and Script resources for both STB and CTB
- Added NCS Discipline based Screening and corrected automatic screening for PATT Layers
- Added PPipesUpdate7 Sheet for new added Pressure Pipe Layers - adds Irrigation Water, Street Light, and Traffic Signal support
- Added new V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer to CoreUpdate7 and CityUpdate7 sheets for new Pressure Pipe hatch capabilities
- Updated the Check Layers Sheet for the above change to Core Layers
- Added STRCUpdate7 Sheet to CTB Layer Standards Spreadsheet for consistency
- Supplied Release 7 NCS 5 Standards Rename scripts to AIA were updated and old layer references fixed.
Release 7 - NCS 6.0
There are both new capabilities and fixes to these Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and Resources
This standard exists as a working example of how Layer Standards exchanged can be developed using the supplied Spreadsheet Tools and resources
Standards files are converted from Release 7 Standards drawings by supplied scripts.
- Update of Layer Spreadsheet Tools for both STB and CTB
- Added NCS Discipline based Screening and corrected automatic screening for PATT Layers
- Added PPipesUpdate7 Sheet for new added Pressure Pipe Layers - adds Irrigation Water, Street Light, and Traffic Signal support
- Added new V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer to CoreUpdate7 and CityUpdate7 sheets for new Pressure Pipe hatch capabilities
- Supplied Release 7 NCS 5 Standards Rename scripts to NCS 6 were updated and old layer references fixed.
Release 7 - NCS 6.0 AIA Utils
There are both new capabilities and fixes to these Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and Resources
This standard exists as a working example of how Layer Standards exchanged can be developed using the supplied Spreadsheet Tools and resources
Standards files are converted from Release 7 Standards drawings by supplied scripts.
- Update of Layer Spreadsheet Tools for both STB and CTB
- Added NCS Discipline based Screening and corrected automatic screening for PATT Layers
- Added PPipesUpdate7 Sheet for new added Pressure Pipe Layers - adds Irrigation Water, Street Light, and Traffic Signal support
- Added new V-VIEW-PROF-PATT layer to CoreUpdate7 and CityUpdate7 sheets for new Pressure Pipe hatch capabilities
- Supplied Release 7 NCS 5 Standards Rename scripts to NCS 6 AIA were updated and old layer references fixed.
Release 7 Layer Standards 2020 Update Top
Layer Standards Tools Release 7 NCS 5 Update
12/2018
The Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tool files for Release 7 NCS 5 were updated - See the Layer Standards Tools Release 7 NCS 5 Update post
The Update replaces improperly named Excel files with the correct versions of both older and new NCS 5.0 Spreadsheet Tools
R8 Codes Points and Figures Tools AddOn
10/2018
This is a new set of Spreadsheet Tools for all Release 7+ versions of Survey Codes, NCS 6 Description Key Sets, and NCS 6 Figure PrefixDb Tools.
The new Spreadsheet Tools allow users to more easily customize the Framework's survey codes, points, and figures in complete detail.
Includes matched pairs of Description Key Set Tools and Figure Db Tools for both NCS 6 Utility Layers and NCS 6 AIA classic Utility Layers.
Release 8 Codes Points and Figures for NCS 6 AddOn
The AddOn supplies updated Framework Spreadsheet Tools for:
- Survey Codes Tool
- Description Key Set Tools for both NCS 6 and NCS 6 AIA classic utility layers
- Figure Db Tools for both NCS 6 and NCS 6 AIA classic utility layers
Survey Codes Tool
The Survey Codes Tool produces Code lists for use in the Description Key Set Tool, Figure Db Tool, and Survey Queries Tool.
Additional new Survey Codes are included for:
- Traffic signaling with code support for pole, sized-masts, and head assemblies
- Street lighting with code support for pole, sized-masts
- Additional sized utility vaults
The new version of the Survey Codes Tool supports:
- Easier point code and figure testing
- Additional built in Filter columns
- Better testing of complex Codes including more powerful and complex Not Keys and BESTWay type survey point code and figure patterns and structures.
- Ability to test, compare and optionally force Survey Code translations
- Improved and easier to use Survey Code match list and Translator Key Set construction
- New Reverse Translator Key Set is now automatically produced
Description Key Set Tools:
- Include New Description Key Set creation sheets with both Layer and Point Style picklists.
The latest NCS 6.0 DOD compliant Layers list is employed. - Fast Copy and Paste Key Set construction
- Test and validate Layers where that applies
- Test and validate Point Styles where that applies
- Built-in Description Key Set PDF documentation capability
- AIA versions is updated
- All Description Key Set PDF files are supplied
Figure Db Tools:
- Include New Figure Db records creation sheets with both Layer and Figure Style picklists
The latest NCS 6.0 DOD compliant Layers list is employed. - Fast Copy and Paste Figure details construction
- Built-in Breakline and Lot Line data validation
- Test and validate Layers where that applies
- Test and validate Figure Styles where that applies
- AIA versions is updated
- All Figure Prefix DBs files and individual record lists are supplied
Minor adjustments were made to Key layer assignments. See the documentation PDF supplied with the download for the details.
Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AddOn
9/2018
This is a new set of Release 7 to Release 8 Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools for both STB and CTB that supports the NCS 6.0 Layer scheme.
These new Layer Standards support Layer Standards compatibility with the DOD (Dept of Defense) and US Army Corp Layer Standards
The new Spreadsheet Tools allow users to more easily customize the Framework's Layer system in complete detail.
Includes Rename and Reset Rename scripts and example Layer Standards files in .dwg format.
Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AddOn
The AddOn introduction post contains the details. In brief:
- Easy single command forward and back conversion of the Release 7 NCS 5.0 Layers and Key system to the NCS 6.0 Key system and Layer scheme
- Rename and Reset Rename script resource files are supplied
- Complete in detail script resources are supplied
- Layer Standards files are supplied in the .dwg format for both STB and CTB
- Key resources are now supplied for all the NCS 6.0 official Disciplines
This allows for the quicker addition of other NCS Discipline and specialty Layers - Fully customizable STB and CTB Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools included
The supplied Tools also produce the many, user-friendly Layer States to manage the Layer system in production - Full support for either small or large project NCS Layer naming conventions.
(e.g. C- or CG discipline code systems) - Full support for Status or Phase modifiers
- Support for single tilde characters in Key names
- Full interoperability or exchange of templates and drawings for both STB and CTB versions of the Spreadsheet Tools results is maintained.
- Employment and complete customization of the first 9 basic AutoCAD colors or even all ACI colors if required
- Ability to convert from AutoCAD ACI color scheme to an RGB color schemes for STB
See the recent Identity Utility and Colors in Civil 3D post for ACI to RGB
The Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation for both STB and CTB were updated and include details and how to instruction.
Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AIA AddOn
9/2018
This is a new set of Release 7 to Release 8 Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools for both STB and CTB that supports the NCS 6.0 Layer scheme.
These new Layer Standards support Layer Standards compatibility with the DOD (Dept of Defense) and US Army Corp Layer Standards
The new Spreadsheet Tools allow users to easily convert from the Framework's Utility Key code system (UT@@) to the classic AIA Utility Key code system.
Includes Rename and Reset Rename scripts and example Layer Standards files in .dwg format.
Release 8 Layer Standards NCS 6 AIA AddOn
The AddOn introduction post contains the details. In brief:
- Easy single command forward and back conversion of the Release 7 NCS 5.0 Layers and Key system to the NCS 6.0 Key system and Layer scheme
- Rename and Reset Rename script resource files are supplied
- Complete in detail script resources are supplied
- Layer Standards files are supplied in the .dwg format for both STB and CTB
- Key resources are now supplied for all the NCS 6.0 official Disciplines
This allows for the quicker addition of other NCS Discipline and specialty Layers - Fully customizable STB and CTB Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools included
The supplied Tools also produce the many, user-friendly Layer States to manage the Layer system in production - Full support for either small or large project NCS Layer naming conventions.
(e.g. C- or CG discipline code systems) - Full support for Status or Phase modifiers
- Support for single tilde characters in Key names
- Full interoperability or exchange of templates and drawings for both STB and CTB versions of the Spreadsheet Tools results is maintained.
- Employment and complete customization of the first 9 basic AutoCAD colors or even all ACI colors if required
- Ability to convert from AutoCAD ACI color scheme to an RGB color schemes for STB
See the recent Identity Utility and Colors in Civil 3D post for ACI to RGB
The Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation for both STB and CTB were updated and include details and how to instruction.
Codes Points and Figures AddOn
5/2018
This is a new set of Spreadsheet Tools for all Release 7 versions of Survey Codes, NCS 5 Description Key Sets, and NCS 5 Figure PrefixDb Tools.
The new Spreadsheet Tools allow users to more easily customize the Framework's survey codes, points, and figures in complete detail.
Includes matched pairs of Description Key Set Tools and Figure Db Tools for both NCS 5 Utility Layers and NCS 5 AIA classic Utility Layers.
Better Codes Points and Figures in Civil 3D
The AddOn supplies updated Framework Spreadsheet Tools for:
- Survey Codes Tool
- Description Key Set Tools for both NCS 5 and NCS 5 AIA classic utility layers
- Figure Db Tools for both NCS 5 and NCS 5 AIA classic utility layers
Survey Codes Tool
The Survey Codes Tool produces Code lists for use in the Description Key Set Tool, Figure Db Tool, and Survey Queries Tool.
Additional new Survey Codes are included for:
- Traffic signaling with code support for pole, sized-masts, and head assemblies
- Street lighting with code support for pole, sized-masts
- Additional sized utility vaults
The new version of the Survey Codes Tool supports:
- Easier point code and figure testing
- Additional built in Filter columns
- Better testing of complex Codes including more powerful and complex Not Keys and BESTWay type survey point code and figure patterns and structures.
- Ability to test, compare and optionally force Survey Code translations
- Improved and easier to use Survey Code match list and Translator Key Set construction
- New Reverse Translator Key Set is now automatically produced
Description Key Set Tools:
- Include New Description Key Set creation sheets with both Layer and Point Style picklists
- Fast Copy and Paste Key Set construction
- Test and validate Layers where that applies
- Test and validate Point Styles where that applies
- Built-in Description Key Set PDF documentation capability
- AIA version left in a pre-update state to clarify required Layer changes
Figure Db Tools:
- Include New Figure Db records creation sheets with both Layer and Figure Style picklists
- Fast Copy and Paste Figure details construction
- Built-in Breakline and Lot Line data validation
- Test and validate Layers where that applies
- Test and validate Figure Styles where that applies
- AIA version left in a pre-update state to clarify required Layer changes
Layers Standards Tools Update AddOn
4/2018
This is a new set of additional Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools for both STB and CTB for all Release 7 versions that supports the NCS 6.0 Layer scheme.
The new Spreadsheet Tools allow users to more easily customize the Framework's Layer system in complete detail.
Includes Rename and Reset Rename scripts and example Layer Standards files in .dwg format.
Framework for Civil 3D NCS 6 Layers
The AddOn introduction post contains the details. In brief:
- Easy single command forward and back conversion of the Release 7 NCS 5.0 Layers and Key system to the NCS 6.0 Key system and Layer scheme
- Rename and Reset Rename script resource files are supplied
- Layer Standards files are supplied in the .dwg format for both STB and CTB
- Key resources are now supplied for all the NCS 6.0 official Disciplines
This allows for the quicker addition of other NCS Discipline and specialty Layers - Fully customizable STB and CTB Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools included
The supplied Tools also produce the many, user-friendly Layer States to manage the Layer system in production - Full support for either small or large project NCS Layer naming conventions.
(e.g. C- or CG discipline code systems) - Full support for Status or Phase modifiers
- Support for single tilde characters in Key names
- Full interoperability or exchange of templates and drawings for both STB and CTB versions of the Spreadsheet Tools results is maintained.
- Employment and complete customization of the first 9 basic AutoCAD colors or even all ACI colors if required
- Ability to convert from AutoCAD ACI color scheme to an RGB color schemes for STB
See the recent Identity Utility and Colors in Civil 3D post for ACI to RGB
The Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation for both STB and CTB were updated and include details and how to instruction.
NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn
4/2018
This is a new set of additional Layer Standards Tools for both STB and CTB for all Release 7 versions that automatically convert utility Layer Names and supports the NCS 6.0 Layer scheme.
The new Spreadsheet Tools allow users to easily convert from the Framework's Utility Key code system (UT@@) to the classic AIA Utility Key code system.
Includes Rename and Reset Rename scripts and example Layer Standards files in .dwg format.
Framework for Civil 3D NCS 6 Layers
See the previous NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn post
The AddOn details in brief:
- Easy single command forward and back conversion of the Release 7 NCS 5.0 Utilities Layers and Key system to the classic AIA Utilities NCS 6.0 Key system and Layer scheme
- Rename and Reset Rename script resource files are supplied
- Layer Standards files are supplied in the .dwg format for both STB and CTB
- Key resources are now supplied for all the NCS 6.0 official Disciplines
This allows for the quicker addition of other NCS Discipline and specialty Layers - Fully customizable STB and CTB Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools included
The supplied Tools also produce the many, user-friendly Layer States to manage the Layer system in production - Full support for either small or large project NCS Layer naming conventions.
(e.g. C- or CG discipline code systems) - Full support for Status or Phase modifiers
- Support for single tilde characters in Key names
- Full interoperability or exchange of templates and drawings for both STB and CTB versions of the Spreadsheet Tools results is maintained.
- Employment and complete customization of the first 9 basic AutoCAD colors or even all ACI colors if required
- ACI to RGB conversion is not supported in CTB
The Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation for both STB and CTB were updated and include details and how to instruction.
Layers Standards Tools Update AddOn
3/2018
This is a general Update to the Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools for both STB and CTB for all Release 7 versions.
The new Spreadsheet Tools allow users to more easily customize the Framework's Layer system in complete detail.
Civil 3D Custom Layer Standards Unleashed
The AddOn introduction post contains the details. In brief:
- Full support for both small and large project NCS Layer naming conventions. (e.g. C- or CG discipline code systems
- Full support for Status or Phase modifiers
- Support for single tilde characters in Key names
- Employment and complete customization of the first 9 simple AutoCAD colors or all ACI colors if required
- Full interoperability or exchange of templates and drawings for both STB and CTB versions of the Spreadsheet Tools results is maintained.
- Ability to convert from AutoCAD ACI color scheme to an RGB color schemes for STB
The Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation for both STB and CTB were updated and include details and how to instruction.
NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn
3/2018
New Layer Standards Tools for both STB and CTB for all Release 7 versions that automatically convert utility Layer Names.
The new Spreadsheet Tools allow users to easily convert from the Framework's Utility Key code system (UT@@) to the classic AIA Utility Key code system.
Includes Rename scripts and example Layer Standards files in .dwg format.
NCS Classic Utility Layers AddOn
The AddOn introduction post contains the details and the How to employ the tools basics.
The Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools documentation for both STB and CTB were updated and include details and how to instruction.
Survey Query AddOn
12/2017
An Updated Survey Query Spreadsheet Tool with new Query Comparator picklists and an updated Library of external queries.
Updates to the Survey Query Spreadsheet Tool documentation.
Civil 3D Survey Query Library AddOn Update
Includes updates to the library QML files and an easier to use Survey Query Spreadsheet.
Survey Query Name Rules
Initial Survey Query AddOn release - Civil 3D Survey Query AddOn and Library
Subassembly Codes Tool 2018.1 AddOn
11/2017 Update
The AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.1 Update included new Rehab subassemblies and made changes to the stock subassemblies code file.
The Subassembly Code Tool AddOn for 2018.1 includes a new Subassembly Spreadsheet tool and resources.
See the Subassembly Code Tool spreadsheet for all abbreviations. Typical Code Core Descriptions are listed here.
Civil 3D 2018.1 Code changes:
- Shape Codes
- Mill - Mill
- Point Codes
- Crown_Milling - Crown Milling
- Crown_Overlay - Crown Overlay
- EOV_Leveling - Edge of Leveling
- EOV_Milling_Inner - Edge of Mill Inner
- EOV_Milling_Outer - Edge of Mill Outer
- EOV_Milling - Edge of Mill
- EOV_Overlay - Edge of Overlay
Feature Line Styles
Added CR Edge of Overlay - JS
Shape Style Updates
CR-Mill - JS - Changed only Boundary component to display in Plan and Section
Codes Set Style Updates
Updated description
- +FLINES ONLY - JS
Updated all Abbreviation Descriptions
Other minor updates and fixes included.
- +NOPLOT ABV LABELS- JS
- Sec Road Abv With Labels - JS
Added Rehab Point Codes, Shape Codes, and Descriptions
Other minor updates and fixes included.
- +NEW CODESET - JS
- +NOPLOT LABELS - JS
- +NOSHAPES w Slopes - JS
- All Codes
- All Codes - JS
- All Codes Standards - JS
- Plan Screens - JS
- Pln Road w Pave Strutures - JS
- Pln Road w Screened Top Hide - JS
- Pln Road w Screens - JS
- Pln Road w Top Hide - JS
- Sec Road Abv With Labels - JS
- Sec Road Codes With Labels - JS
- Sec Road Desc With Labels - JS
- Sec Road Desc With No Labels - JS
- VE Codes Grade Labels - JS
- VE Codes No Labels - JS
Style Library resources
All affected Style collection resource drawings were updated to reflect updates.
Subassembly Codes Tool AddOn
11/2017 Update
Release 7 Update for Civil 3D 2018.1 Update (see above).
Layer Spreadsheet Tools AddOn
9/2016
Updates to the Layer Standards Tools for both STB and CTB to support Linetype assignments and Linetype Layer State construction.
Layer Spreadsheet Tools for AutoCAD Update
Point Group Standards
10/2016
A simple method to employ the Jump Kit Style Library resources to standardize Civil 3D Point Groups.
Civil 3D Point Group Standards
Symbol Exchange AddOn
11/2016
Tools to systematically replace blocks for Point Styles and other AutoCAD block references in Civil 3D.
Symbol Exchange AddOn for Civil 3D
Civil 3D Symbol Exchange
Legends and List AddOn
3/2017
A Legend and List Spreadsheet Tool and updated AutoCAD and Civil 3D Style resources.
Legend and Abbreviation Lists in Civil 3D
Legends and List AddOn and Library
Lists and Legends in Civil 3D
See the Members>>Documentation and Help>>Legends and Lists section for additional Civil 3D and AutoCAD List help and videos.
Layer Standards and States Upgrade
5/2017
Complete new build of all Layer Stadands(.dws) resources for 2017, 2016, 2015.
AutoCAD Layer Standards Update
Added new prototype linetype only Layer States to Standards for both STB and CTB.
See the Members>>Documentation and Help>>Spreadsheet Tools>>Layer States page for details.
Release 7 Updates and Changes
- Updated existing (.STB) resources and supplied new (.CTB) GSA compliant resource files
A new 45% Screened plotstyle was added to .STB resource files. - See online Spreadsheet Tools help and documentation in the Members section
- Release 7 is a substantial upgrade to Release 6 and includes subtle fixes and changes throughout the Framework resources.
For the most part Release 6 resources will for the most part function in Release 7 with some minor Style and Layer Standards caveats. - Duplicate, misnamed, and/or deprecated Styles from Release 4 and earlier releases have been removed.
Updated replacement Styles are included. A Style Import test in Civil 3D will show you differences.
General Notes
Key Changes
See the Spreadsheet Tools help and documentation in the Members section
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See the NewKeys sheet in the Layer Standards Tools
A significant change is made to -NPLT Key (NoPlot) properties for STB to CTB conversions
The old 244 color convention was changed to color 240 in the Layer Standards.
The STB plotstyles convention of Invisible Ink is not effected.
Make sure you update your Layer Standards files and Layer States to reflect this important update.
Any Keys that employed the STB color ranage of 240-255 were changed for CTB compatibility
An attempt was made to intentionaly limit major color shade changes for visual consistency
The Keys and colors for specific Keys were updated as follows:
- BRKL 232-233 to 202-203
- CANT 242-243 to 232-233
- DIRC 241 to 231
- DTCI 232-233 to 132-133
- FEN@ -all fence keys from 252-253 to 222-223
- GMJR 21 to 252-253 - this increases the plotted lineweight of major grids in View Features
- GMNR 41 to 251 - screens minor grids
- GRBK 252-253 to 202-203
- GRID 21 to 251 - screens generic minor grids
- LINK 50 to 51 - prints unscreened and proper linkweight links in sections
- MAJR 242-243 to 22-23
- MASS 242-243 to 232-233
- MINR 252-253 to 21 - this decreases the plotted lineweight of minor contours
- NPLT 244 to 240 - matches Invisible Ink with a standard color with 0 lineweight in CTB
- Note that the PATT for hatch patterns was not changed in STB but is changed to 250 in CTB
- PAVE 252-253 to 42-43
- PROF 242-243 to 232-233 - all Profile Views use this Minor Key
- REFR 242-243 to 232-233
- RWAY 242-243 to 232-233
- SAMP 241 to 231 - Minor Key employed for Sample Line components
- SPOT 252-253 to 232-233
- SUPR 242-243 to 232-233
- SURV 242-243 to 232-233
- Note that the TINN 252-253 for TIN triangles was not changed
- TOPD 252-253 to 212-213
- UNKN 240 to 231
- VIEW 242-243 to 232-233 - this is the Major Key for all Civil 3D Viewer Features
Note that the Major Keys and/or important Minor Keys of PAVE, PROF, and VIEW had subtle color shade changes.
Precedence Value Changes
- The PROP Key Precedence value was increased from 1 to 2 to support Utility property's color resolution.
This agrees with the existing ESTM Precedence value of 2 that supports Utility property's color resolution. - The BNDY and RSRV Precedence values were decreased from 2 to 1 to compenstate for the PROP change.
- The QSCT Precedence value was decreased from 2 to 1 to compenstate for the PROP change.
- The color for layer V-PROP-SCTN was forced to 214 to comply with PROP Key color standards
- The color for layer C-PROP-CURV-LABL was forced to 222 to comply with LABL Key color standards
- Various VIEW GRID Key plotstyles forced to Screened values for STB to conform with CTB conversions
- TOPO GRID Key plotstyles forced to Screened values for STB to conform with CTB conversions
TINN-GRID Keys are not forced - ANNO-MTCH-LABL Key forced by Cadjust to resolve to proper lineweight and plotstyles
Layer Standards Tool spreadsheets on the NewKeys sheet includes the Key row changes highlighted in green.
See the Layer Standards Tools on-line help for specific details and Layer State creation and maintenance details.
Layer Standards and Layer States
See the Layer Standards and States Upgrade and on-line Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools and Layer States help pages for Linetype Layer State support and help.
- Release 6 STB Layer Standards files, Layer States, Keys, and color mapping will continue to function for STB.
- Updated Release 7 Layer Standards, Layer States, Keys, and updated color mapping will function for both STB and CTB conversions.
- To update Apply Release 7 Layer Standards via the AutoCAD Standards Checker and update Layer States to supplied Release 7 versions
See the Layer Standards folder in 00_Resources in the Desktop download packages for the resouces. - New updated versions of Release 5 to Release 7 scripts are supplied.
- New Layer State construction scripts are supplied
- Added Existing and proposed STRC Key Layers to Release 7 Layer Standards by default - support for Site detail and design
These layers were moved from STRCUpdate7 sheet to Update7 Sheet in Layer Standards Tools
All scripts were updated to support these changes - Added C-BASN-CNTR layer for consistency of Site Structure Styles
Supplied Layer States
The following named Layer States are supplied for STB:
- Colors<Release>BB - Colors for Black Background
- Colors<Release>WB - Colors for White Background
- Design<Release>BB - Design for Black Background
- Design<Release>PS - Design Plotstyles
- Design<Release>WB - Design for White Background
- Survey<Release>BB - Survey for Black Background
- Survey<Release>PS - Survey Plotstyles
- Survey<Release>WB - Survey for White Background
Notes
- Design Layer States restore Design plotstyles, lineweight, tranparency, and plot
Survey Layer States restore Survey plotstyles, lineweight, tranparency, and plot - Colors Layer States restore only colors
- An Import of Layer States does not include the Layer Descriptions
Supplied Reset scripts will update Layer Descriptions. - Additional supplied Layer Standard files include appropriately named Layer States
City is employed as a name prefix for City Layer States and act as a superset
Structures is inserted after Colors, Design, or Survey for Structures Layer States to act as a subset
The following named Layer States are supplied for CTB:
- Colors<Release>BB - Colors for Black Background
- Colors<Release>WB - Colors for White Background
- Design<Release>BB - Design with Survey Screened for Black Background
- Design<Release>WB - Design with Survey Screened for White Background
- Properties<Release>BB - Black Background - all Properties
- Properties<Release>WB - White Background - all Properties
- Survey<Release>BB - Survey with Design Screened for Black Background
- Survey<Release>WB - Survey with Design Screened for White Background
- WeightPlot<Release> - Lineweight and Plot Only
Notes
- Design Layer States restore lineweight, plot, and screen colors for Survey
Survey Layer States restore Survey lineweight, plot, and screen colors for Design - Colors Layer States restore only colors
- An Import of Layer States does not include the Layer Descriptions
Supplied Reset scripts will update Layer Descriptions. - Additional supplied Layer Standard files include appropriately named Layer States
City is employed as a name prefix for City Layer States and act as a superset
Structures is inserted after Colors, Design, or Survey for Structures Layer States to act as a subset
Layer States supplied for Linetype:
These Layer States are supplied in the Layer Standards and States Upgrade.
- LTReset<Release> - A Standards Linetypes Reset to Continuous
By default all Layers in the Standard in the Layer State. - LTWork<Release> - Linetype only for production and QAQC work
By default all Layers in the Standard in the Layer State - LTPub<Release> - Linetype only for publication
By default all Layers in the Standard in the Layer State
Notes
Layer States for Linetypes as supplied are intentionally generic and empty of linetype assignments.
This default allows any linetype customization.
Linetype Layer States are typically included in supplied Layer Standards (.dws) files.
Older builds of Release 7 products may not include Linetype Layer States.
Check the product download pages for Layer Standards updates.
Added Utility Property Layers
- Added ESMT and PROP layers for the additional utilities
- The supplied Parcels scripts were updated
- The New layers are not added to the supplied Layer Standards file and Layer States
City
- is employed as a prefix for City Layer States
Structures
- is inserted after Colors, Design, or Survey for Structures Layer States
Symbol Set
- Complete rebuild of all symbols block drawings
- Complete rebuild of Point Styles collections
- Added new Point Styles collections for TRAF and UTIL
- Added new in-depth TRAF collections for Intersection documentation
- Added additional detailed support for Utilties
- Added By Object and By View Point Style collections
- Miscellaneous customer request symbol additions
- Miscellaneous symbol fixes
- See the Spreadsheet Tools help documentation for Update to Symbol Maintenance Tools
Templates and Resources
- All templates updated - Added CTB versions
- Added GSA compliant CTB resource files - See General Styles
- Updated NCS compliant STB resource files - See General Styles
- Sheet Set and Sheet Set template updated
- All Assemblies and Assembly Sets and Tool Catalog updated
- See the Spreadsheet Tools help documentation for Updates Subassemblies Tools - See Point Styles and Symbol Set
Project Dataset
- All project example drawings and all supplied data sources were updated
- Added a CTB version of the Project Dataset to demostrate and document STB to CTB interoperability
- Updated Sheet Set examples and example drawings
Roadways and Utility Sheet Sets were moved to separate Sheet Sets in publication folders - Added new and updated existing Map external queries for surface construction from aerial data
- Added additional Exisiting conditions Survey surface examples for the Ballpark and Roadway
- Changed many XREFs to DWF references to demostrate improved deliverables publish on demand
- Added Multiple Intersection examples
Added typical offset alignments for complex intersection construction examples - Added horizontal titleblock example Sheet Set publications for road and utility improvement plans
Updated example drawing names for road and utility improvement plans - Added separate Sheet Sets for road and utility improvement plans in publication subfolders
- Added Alignment Surface Reference Group Labels to POND examples and Example Corridors drawings
Linetype Resource Updates
See the Layer Standards and States Upgrade and on-line Layer Standards Spreadsheet Tools help pages for Linetype Layer State support and help
The Release 7 linetype updates focused on improved rendering of all linetypes inside AutoCAD and after export to other CAD applications.
The included successful linetype rendering after to standard conversions to DGN linestyles.
Older NCS 4.0 linetype resources are not changed and will still supplied.
NCS 5.0 linetype resouces were updated
Linetype Update Specifics
- Updated linetypes also include commented out previous versions in the .lin file
- Fine tuned all the supplied Plan aware (use U values) lettered linetypes to improve consistency of representations and output.
See the internal comment documentation in the supplied .lin files. - Commented out ISO linetypes in .lin file and removed them from resource drawing(s)
- Renamed SITE Erosion control linetypes to EROS Key
- Renamed misnamed V-SITE-ROWL to V-PROP-ROWL
- Adjusted all fences and related linetypes to scale appropriately.
- Added Fence post linetypes
- Adjusted all utilities and related linetypes to scale appropriately.
- Adjusted miscellaneous linetypes to scale appropriately.
- Added Construction Easement linetypes
- Added Fiber Roll linetypes
- Added new and visually differentiated general UTIL overhead, joint trench, and underground linetypes.
- Added generic UTEL conduit linetypes with only bars
- Added UTFB linetypes
- Added line work only UTSD and UTSS linetypes per customer requests.
- Added offset guardrail and improved standard guardrail representations.
- All supplied linetypes tested to export to DGN and other CAD formats.
- Updated the supplied resource drawing files with visible linetypes and typical layers for reference
By Keys Style Collection
Added a new 99_By Keys Style collections folder, subfolders, and resource drawings to Styles Library
These Style collections include Styles from multiple Civil 3D Features
By Keys SITE resouce drawings include Key name matched Styles for:
- Feature Line Styles
- Alignment Styles
- Profile Styles
- These styles may include references to Marker Styles
By Keys Site Feature Line, Alignment layer and propertiy assignments default to Major Key and
typical site structure Minor Keys of BOTS|CNTR|FOOT|OFLT|OFRT|TOPS|WALL
By Key Site Profile layer and propertiy assignments default to Major Key
See Feature Line, Alignment, and Profile Style changes.
Common Styles
The Style updates to common Styles produce both improved STB output and enable consistent CTB conversions
+Invisble
- Colors forced to 240 and Plotstyle to Invisible Ink for CTB and STB
- Components are turned off in all representations - Plan, Model, Profile, and Section
+NOPLOT
- Colors forced to 240 and Plotstyle to Invisible Ink for CTB and STB
- If required, updated Style Descriptions for conform to Release 6 Layer scheme
- +NOPLOT Label Styles employ -NLPT Keys to assign Layers and therefore resolve plot properties By Layer
+New
- If required, updated Style Descriptions for conform to Release 6 Layer scheme
+Always Import
- Style collections that include these Styles employ Expressions
Import these Styles first to update or add Styles included with them.
See General Marker Label Styles as an example.