Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D
Throughout these lessons we'll dive into the basic concepts and principles of AutoCAD Civil 3D, a dynamic BIM solution for the Civil Engineering and Survey professions.
What you'll learn
Throughout these lessons we'll dive into the basic concepts and principles of AutoCAD Civil 3D, a dynamic BIM solution for the Civil Engineering and Survey professions. This is a beginner course that will teach the basics of the user interface, demonstrate many different types of objects that can be modeled in the software, and how the software is used to speed up civil engineering design and plan creation. By the end of this tutorial, viewers should have a basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D's capabilities and should be comfortable enough with the user interface to follow along with future tutorials.
Table of contents
- Introducing the AutoCAD Civil 3D User Interface 13m
- Examining the Civil 3D Toolspace 15m
- Reviewing the Panorama and Object Viewer 11m
- Exploring Object Styles 12m
- Discussing Labels and Label Styles 12m
- Reviewing Points 12m
- Utilizing Surfaces 12m
- Creating Alignments and Profiles 13m
- Exploring Corridors and Assemblies 13m
- Discussing Pipe Networks 15m
- Reviewing Gravity Pipe Networks and Pressure Networks 13m
- Examining Feature Lines and Grading 14m
- Working with Grading Creation Tools 11m
- Creating and Subdividing Parcels 14m
- Utilizing Catchment Objects 11m
- Introducing Data Shortcuts 9m
About the author
Curtis is registered professional engineer (Florida and Tennessee) and BIM for civil infrastructure specialist at Innerlight Engineering Corporation in Miramar Beach, Florida. Curtis brings over 8 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D experience and AutoCAD Civil 3D Certified Professional status. His previous experience included the development and maintenance of drawing templates, workflow standards, BIM catalogs, training, and support for a large, multi-national architecture and engineering firm for its A... more