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AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Tutorials April 2010 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 2
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15 Tutorial: Viewing AutoCAD Civil 3D Objects 17 Exercise 1: Setting Up the Drawing Window 17 Exercise 2: Changing the Display of an Object 19 Exercise 3: Viewing a Drawing in Model 21 Chapter 3 Points Tutorials 25 Tutorial: Creating Point Data 25 Exercise 1: Creating Description Keys 26 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 4
. . . 44 Chapter 4 Point Cloud Tutorials 47 Tutorial: Working with Point Clouds 47 Exercise 1: Importing Point Cloud Data 47 Exercise 2: Working with Point Cloud Styles 50 Exercise 3: Adding Point Cloud Data to a Surface 53 Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials 59 Tutorial: Creating and Adding Data - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 5
to Google Earth 117 Exercise 2: Importing a Google Earth Image 121 Exercise 3: Draping an Image on a Surface 124 Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials 129 Tutorial: Survey 152 Exercise 4: Translating a Survey Database 154 Tutorial: Manually Creating Survey Data 155 Exercise 1: Creating Survey Data - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 6
202 Exercise 3: Checking Out and Modifying a Project Object . . . . 204 Exercise 4: Checking In a Project Object 205 Exercise 5: Updating a Project Object 206 Tutorial: Creating and Modifying Project Point Data 207 Exercise 1: Adding Points to a Project 207 Exercise 2: Checking Out and Modifying - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 7
the Profile Style 282 Exercise 3: Reviewing Surface Profile Characteristics 285 Tutorial: Using Layout Profiles 287 Exercise Band Style 339 Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials 341 Tutorial: Creating Parcels 341 Exercise 1: Creating Parcels from AutoCAD Objects 341 Exercise 2: Subdividing a Parcel - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 8
Grading Tutorials 387 Tutorial: Setting up Grading Standards 387 Exercise 1: Reviewing Grading Corridor in Section 433 Exercise 2: Adding Conditional Subassemblies to a Corridor Assembly 435 Exercise 3: Adjusting Conditional Subassembly Properties . . . . 443 Exercise 4: Rebuilding the Corridor - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 9
5: Moving Assemblies from a Tool Catalog to a Tool Palette or Drawing 455 Chapter 13 Corridors Tutorials 459 Tutorial: Creating a Basic Corridor Model 459 Tutorial: Creating a Corridor with a Transition Lane 463 Exercise 1: Creating an Assembly with a Transition Lane . . . . . 464 Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 10
601 Tutorial: Calculating and Reporting Quantities 603 Exercise 1: Loading and Navigating a Pay Item List 604 Exercise 2: Assigning Pay Item Codes to AutoCAD Objects . . . . 606 Exercise 3: Assigning Pay Item Codes to Pipe Network Parts 612 Exercise 4: Assigning Pay Item Codes to Corridors 616 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 11
the Part 728 Exercise 5: Using the New Part 735 Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials 739 Tutorial: Preparing to Annotate a Drawing 740 . . . 743 Tutorial: Adding and Editing Labels 744 Exercise 1: Adding Labels in Groups 745 Exercise 2: Manually Labeling an Object 752 Exercise 3: Selecting - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 12
6: Creating a Label Style that Refers to Another Object 797 Tutorial: Using Expressions in Labels 801 Exercise 1: Creating an Expression 802 Exercise 2: Inserting an Expression Into a Label Style 803 Chapter 20 Plan Production Tutorials 805 Tutorial: Preparing a Drawing for Plan and Profile - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 13
with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011: ■ Getting Started Tutorials (page 5). Learn about the application workspace and some important design tools and tasks. ■ Points Tutorials (page 25). Learn how to work with coordinate geometry (COGO) points, which are the basis for modeling land surfaces. ■ Point Cloud - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 14
). Learn how to design and model parts that are used in pipe networks. ■ Labels and Tables Tutorials (page 739). Learn how to annotate AutoCAD Civil 3D objects using labels and tables. ■ Plan Production Tutorials (page 805). Learn how to prepare your design drawings for plotting or publishing. Each - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 15
command. To obtain more detailed information about AutoCAD Civil 3D features and commands, refer to the following documentation: ■ AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Help ■ AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Best Practices Guide Setting Up the Workspace Before you start the tutorials, you must set the appropriate workspace - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 16
4 Change the name of the new folder to My Civil Tutorial Data. 4 | Chapter 1 Welcome to the AutoCAD Civil 3D Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 17
tutorials will get you started with the application workspace and some important design tools and tasks. In AutoCAD Civil 3D, design data is organized as object collections in the Toolspace window. In Toolspace, the Prospector tab displays the hierarchy of design objects, such as points, surfaces - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 18
a given task. The drawing you use contains AutoCAD Civil 3D objects to explore. The objects in this drawing are the site elements that you will create in the following tutorials. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic The Civil 3D User Interface. Explore the basic user interface - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 19
the Favorites panel to access saved topics, and access Help. ■ Ribbon-Provides a single, compact location for commands Home tab. The Home tab contains commands that are commonly used to create AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D objects. 4 In the drawing, click one of the contour lines to select the surface. - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 20
tools are displayed on the contextual tab. The tools on all AutoCAD Civil 3D contextual tabs are arranged in a similar series of panels: ■ Labels and Tables ■ General Tools ■ Modify ■ Analyze ■ Object Tools ■ Launch Pad 5 Press Esc. 6 Select the corridor. 8 | Chapter 2 Getting Started Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 21
tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Understanding the Toolspace (page 9). Exercise 2: Understanding the Toolspace In this exercise, you will learn how to use the AutoCAD Civil 3D Toolspace, which provides an object-oriented view of your engineering data. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 22
Explore the Prospector tab NOTE This tutorial uses Intro-1.dwg from the previous tutorial. 1 In Toolspace, click the Prospector tab. Toolspace can be docked, but it can also float. The Prospector tab provides you with a categorized view of all objects in the drawing. NOTE If the Toolspace is not - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 23
that is associated with the parcel. A distinct set of custom styles for each AutoCAD Civil 3D object type can be saved in a drawing template. Object styles can be changed as needed to change the display of an object. Explore the Settings tab 1 Click the Settings tab. The Settings tab contains a tree - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 24
window. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic The Panorama Window. This tutorial continues from Exercise 2: Understanding the Toolspace (page 9). Display object data in the Panorama window NOTE This tutorial uses Intro-1.dwg from the previous tutorial. 1 Use the Pan and Zoom - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 25
table in Panorama is called a vista. These tables are useful for editing object attributes. You can edit data in cells that appears as black text. and then dragging the window to a new location. TIP To move the Panorama window, hold down the Ctrl key to prevent the Panorama window from docking when - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 26
check boxes in the Visibility column, or change the width of columns using the Width column. Clicking the New button allows you to save a custom vista configuration for later use. 4 Click Cancel to close the in the drawing. 3 Click to turn off Auto-Hide Mode. 14 | Chapter 2 Getting Started Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 27
tutorial, go to Tutorial: Using Basic Functionality (page 15). Tutorial: Using Basic Functionality In this tutorial, you will learn how to navigate around AutoCAD Civil 3D . 5 With no objects selected in the drawing, right-click in the drawing and click Pan. Tutorial: Using Basic Functionality | 15 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 28
There are several ways to select objects in AutoCAD Civil 3D: ■ To select an object, click it in the drawing window. ■ To select an individual object that is part of a group of objects, press and hold Ctrl while clicking the object. ■ To select several objects by enclosing them within a rectangular - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 29
input, see AutoCAD Help. To continue to the next tutorial, go to Viewing AutoCAD Civil 3D Objects (page 17). Tutorial: Viewing AutoCAD Civil 3D Objects This tutorial demonstrates several ways to display objects in plan and model views. There are a variety of ways to view AutoCAD Civil 3D objects. In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 30
For more information, see the AutoCAD Help topics Save and Restore Views and Display Multiple Views in Model Space. Divide the drawing area into separate viewports 1 Open Intro-2.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This drawing contains an existing ground surface, - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 31
views. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Object Styles. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Setting Up the Drawing Window (page 17). Modify the display of a surface NOTE This tutorial uses Intro-2.dwg from the previous tutorial. 1 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 32
window, notice that the layout profile line is blue, as identified in the Color column. Other AutoCAD Civil 3D object styles use the same basic structure to control display components. Most other objects, such as alignments, have a Plan view direction in place of the Profile view direction. The Plan - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 33
views. For more information, see the AutoCAD Help topic Use 3D Viewing Tools. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Changing the Display of an Object (page 19). Examine object display in model views NOTE This tutorial uses Intro-2.dwg from the previous tutorial. 1 Click the left viewport to make - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 34
-down ➤ 3D AutoCAD visual styles give a fast, basic visualization of an object that is useful for on-screen presentation in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The 3D Wireframe visual style displays the surface in model view without applying a fill material to the object. 22 | Chapter 2 Getting Started Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 35
hand corner. This is the AutoCAD ViewCube, which provides visual feedback a corner of the ViewCube, and drag it to a new position. Experiment with dragging the ViewCube to various positions. drop-down ➤ The Conceptual visual style shades the object and smooths the edges between polygon faces. The - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 36
4 Click View panel ➤ Views panel Visual Styles drop-down ➤ Realistic. The Realistic visual style shades the surface and smooths the edges between polygon faces. The render material that is specified in the surface style is displayed. 24 | Chapter 2 Getting Started Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 37
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Points. Tutorial: Creating Point Data This tutorial demonstrates several useful setup tasks for organizing a large set of points. In this tutorial, you will learn about managing a set of points related to stormwater manholes and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 38
information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Description Keys. Create a description key set 1 Open Points-1.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In Toolspace, on the Settings tab, expand the Point collection. 3 Right-click Description Key Sets. Click New. 4 In the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 39
tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Creating Point Groups (page 27). Exercise 2: Creating Point Groups In this exercise, you will create point groups to sort the points as they are imported into a drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Point Groups. Exercise 2: Creating Point - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 40
dwg. NOTE The _All Points point group is created automatically. A point can belong to other point groups in the drawing, but it is always a member of the _All Points point group. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic The _All Points Point Group. Change the point group label style - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 41
this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Importing Points from a Database (page 29). Exercise 3: Importing Points from a Database In this exercise, you will import points from a database to a drawing that uses description keys to sort points into groups. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 42
updated with their new content. In the next few steps, you will see how AutoCAD Civil 3D provides several ways to check the point data before adding it to your drawing. Update point groups 1 Right-click the Point Groups collection. Click Properties. The Point Groups dialog box is displayed. Point - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 43
easily from other points in the drawing. Each point is an object that can be individually selected and manipulated. Point objects have commands, property attributes, and grip behavior that are similar to other AutoCAD entities. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Controlling - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 44
you distinguish the points more easily from other points in the drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Changing the Properties of a Point Group. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Displaying an Externally Referenced Drawing (page 31). 32 | Chapter 3 Points Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 45
point style. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Changing Point Group Display Order (page 33). Exercise 3: Changing Point Group Display Order In this exercise, you will use the point group display order to change the appearance of points. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 46
to all three groups, AutoCAD Civil 3D will first look in the Storm Manholes point to determine if a point label style has been assigned to that point group. If it has not, AutoCAD Civil 3D will look in the Detention Pond point group, and then the _All Points group until the point label style setting - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 47
see the AutoCAD Help topic Detach Referenced Drawings. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Changing Point Group Display tutorial, go to Exercise 5: Editing Points (page 35). Exercise 5: Editing Points In this exercise, you will use standard AutoCAD commands to move and rotate point objects - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 48
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Points. Change the point style NOTE This exercise uses Points-3.dwg, which is similar to the drawing you used in the other exercises in the Displaying and Editing Points (page 30) tutorial. 1 Open Points-3.dwg, which is located in the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 49
classification and add items to it. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic User-Defined Property Classifications. Create a user-defined property classification 1 Open Points-4a.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). The drawing is similar to the ones - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 50
, expand the Point collection. Right-click User-Defined Property Classifications. Click New. 3 In the User-Defined Property Classification dialog box, enter Manhole UDP. 4 Click OK. The new classification is created In Diamet- Dimension er MH_Pipe In Material String 38 | Chapter 3 Points Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 51
Property In this exercise, you will create a label style that displays user-defined property information for a point. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating and Editing Label Styles. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating User-Defined Properties (page 37 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 52
Open Points-4b.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In Toolspace, on the Settings tab, expand the Point label. 7 For the new text component, specify the following parameters: ■ Name: Invert In ■ Anchor Component: Point Description ■ Anchor Point: Bottom Left ■ Text - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 53
tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Assigning User-Defined Properties to Points (page 41). Exercise 3: Assigning User-Defined Properties to Points In this exercise, you will use point groups to associate user-defined properties with points in your drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 54
user-defined properties from an external file. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Importing and Exporting User-Defined Property Classifications. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Assigning User-Defined Properties to Points (page 41). 42 | Chapter 3 Points Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 55
format for importing user-defined properties 1 Open Points-4d.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In Toolspace, on the Settings tab, expand the Point collection. Right-click Point File Formats. Click New. 3 In the Point File Formats - Select Format Type dialog box - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 56
is determined by a query that contains user-defined properties. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating a Point Group Using the Query Builder. This exercise continues from Exercise 4: Importing Points with User-Defined Properties (page 42). 44 | Chapter 3 Points Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 57
-4e.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, right-click Point Groups. Click New. 3 In the Point Group Properties dialog box, on the Information tab, for Name, enter Storm Manholes - Invert In. 4 On the Query Builder tab, select Modify - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 58
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, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Point Clouds. Tutorial: Working with Point Clouds This tutorial demonstrates how to create a AutoCAD Civil 3D point cloud object from imported LiDAR data, modify the object display, and then create a surface from a subset of point cloud points. For more - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 60
Open. 5 Under New Point Cloud Database, under Specify New Point Cloud Database, click . 6 In the Select File dialog box, navigate to the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). For File Name, enter Point Cloud - Tutorial.isd. Click Open. NOTE The Point Cloud Database Coordinate System and Current - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 61
Click Close. After a few minutes, a notification appears in the status bar, indicating that the point cloud database has been processed, and the point cloud object has been created. Examine the point cloud object 1 In the status bar notification, click Click Here To Zoom. The drawing window zooms to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 62
the point cloud object in different ways, as well as to filter the display of imported point cloud data. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Displaying and Stylizing Point Clouds. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Importing Point Cloud Data (page 47). Display point cloud - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 63
assigned to them as they were created. Display point cloud points by classification 1 In the drawing, select the point cloud. 2 Click Point Cloud tab ➤ Modify panel ➤ Point Cloud Properties drop-down ➤ Point Cloud Properties. 3 In the Point Cloud Properties dialog box, on the Information tab, under - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 64
American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing standards. 4 In the LIDAR Classification table, select the 2 Ground check box. As shown in the Color column, the point cloud points that are assigned the 2 classification are displayed as brown. 5 Click OK. 52 | Chapter 4 Point Cloud Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 65
, you will create a surface from a subset of imported point cloud points, and then examine the relationship between the point cloud and surface objects. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Point Cloud Points to Surfaces. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Working - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 66
in the drawing to exit the Layer list. A closed polygon is displayed in the drawing. In the following steps, you will create a surface from the point cloud points that are inside this polygon. 2 In the drawing, select the point clout object. 54 | Chapter 4 Point Cloud Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 67
parameters: ■ Name: Point Cloud Surface ■ Surface Style: Contours 0.5' and 2.5' with Points NOTE You may also add the point cloud points to an existing surface in the current drawing. 5 Click Next. 6 On the Region Options page, under Specify a Region Option, select Object. 7 Click Define Region - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 68
the point cloud object. 2 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, expand the Surfaces collection. Right-click Point Cloud Surface. Click Rebuild - Automatic. 3 Zoom in to the surface. NOTE As you zoom in, AutoCAD Civil 3D honors the point cloud density setting by displaying more point cloud points - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 69
you used to create the surface. 10 Select one of the grips, and drag it to a new location. Click to place the grip. The surface updates to include the point cloud data that is enclosed in the new area. Further exploration: On the right-hand side of the surface, the surface contours extend beyond - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 70
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information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Surfaces. Tutorial: Creating and Adding Data to a Surface This tutorial demonstrates how to create lines, AutoCAD Civil 3D connects the surface points that are closest together. The TIN lines form triangles. The elevation of any point in - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 72
graphical illustrations of surface elevation changes. You can create a surface from contours drawn as simple 3D polylines, which have x, y, and z coordinate data. Boundaries Boundaries are closed polylines that numerical ID and a list of vertices for each boundary. 60 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 73
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on the polyline is converted to a TIN point with the same XYZ coordinates. For 3D lines, each line that you select is defined as a two-point breakline. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Creating Surfaces and Adding and Editing Surface Data. 62 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 75
new drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating a TIN Surface. Create a TIN surface in a new drawing 1 Click ➤ New. 2 In the Select Template dialog box, browse to the tutorial Existing Ground surface from imported point data ■ Style: Points and Border TIP To select - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 76
To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Adding Point Data to a Surface (page 64). Exercise 2: Adding Point Data to a Surface In this exercise, you will import point data from a text file into the current drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Contours. This exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 77
To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Adding Breaklines to a Surface (page 65). Exercise 3: Adding Breaklines to a Surface In this exercise, you will cause the surface to triangulate along a - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 78
information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Breaklines. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Adding Point Data to a Surface dwg from the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 1 Click Home tab ➤ Layers panel ➤ Layer drop-down. Next to the _EG_BREAKLINES layer, click . The 3D polylines that - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 79
of pavement - existing road. Use the default values for the other fields. Click OK. 3 The Select Objects prompt becomes active. While in this command, use the Zoom and Pan commands to locate the two blue 3D polylines on the east side of the site. Zoom in close so you can see that - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 80
4 Select the polylines. Press Enter. The surface triangulation is modified. The edge of pavement breaklines are applied, and the TIN surface is adjusted along the breakline edges, modifying the surface triangulation. 68 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 81
because the surface contours also act as breaklines. The new breaklines are not added because the contours are already acting as breaklines, and the current surface setting does not allow more than one breakline to affect the surface at a given point. To override this behavior, you can perform any - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 82
, you will insert a polyline from an external DWG file and create an outer surface boundary from the polyline. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Boundaries. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Adding Breaklines to a Surface (page 65). 70 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 83
Create an outer boundary from a polyline NOTE This exercise uses Surface-1B.dwg with the modifications you made in the previous exercise. 1 Click Home tab ➤ Layers panel ➤ Layer drop-down. Next to the _EG-BNDY layer, click list. . Click in the drawing to exit the Layer Control A blue polyline, - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 84
to the surface definition, and the surface display in the drawing is clipped to the area that is defined by the new outer boundary. Hide the polyline and change the surface style 1 Click Home tab ➤ Layers panel ➤ Layer drop- focus on other aspects of the site design. 72 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 85
. The exercises in this tutorial demonstrate how to insert a relatively dense LIDAR point file into a surface, but restrict the amount of data that is actually used. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding and Editing Surface Data. Tutorial: Working with Large Surfaces - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 86
that is referenced by a surface. Points that are in the point file, but outside the specified data clip boundary, will be ignored when the surface is built and during any subsequent surface editing operations. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Boundaries. Add a data clip - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 87
dialog box, ensure that the Files Of Type field is set to (*.csv). 5 Navigate to the tutorial folder (page 820). Select LIDAR_ENZ (comma delimited).csv. Click Open. 6 In the Add Point File dialog box, clear both the Do Elevation Adjustment If Possible and Do Coordinate Transformation If Possible - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 88
Surface with points imported within a data clip boundary (left) and detail of the surface ( Right-click Boundaries. Click Add. 3 In the Add Boundaries dialog box, specify the following parameters: ■ Name: Corridor ■ Type: Data Clip ■ Mid-Ordinate Distance: 1.000' 4 Click OK. 5 In the drawing window, - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 89
data. In the following steps, you will rearrange the surface definition operations so that the points will be restricted to the extents of the new Corridor data clip boundary. 6 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, right-click the EG surface. Click Surface Properties. 7 In the Surface Properties - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 90
observe the results. Before you continue to the next exercise, make sure that the Operation Type table is in the following order: ■ Add Boundary: Corridor ■ Import Point File ■ Add Boundary: Site To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Simplifying a Surface (page 79). 78 | Chapter 5 Surfaces - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 91
points. NOTE You cannot specify which points to remove. Points that are used to define surface borders and breaklines are not removed with the Simplify Surface command. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help and minor contours. These polylines will enable you to observe the results of - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 92
Options page, specify the following parameters: ■ Select Objects: Selected ■ Mid-Ordinate Distance: 1.000' 7 Click Pick In Drawing. 8 In the drawing, click the orange corridor boundary. In the Simplify Surface wizard, notice the value for Total Points Selected In Region. This is the current number - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 93
to Changing the Surface Style and Display (page 81). Tutorial: Changing the Surface Style and Display This tutorial demonstrates how to change and constrain the surface styles reference a predefined style that sets all the variables as required. Tutorial: Changing the Surface Style and Display | 81 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 94
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Surface Styles and Display. Exercise 1: Editing the Surface Style In this exercise, you will hide the display of the points the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Surface Styles and Visualization. Edit the surface style 1 Open Surface-3.dwg, which is located in the tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 95
the Component Display table, turn off the visibility of Points in the surface. To do this, click in the with tick marks along their length. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Using a Different Style for more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Surface Styles and Visualization - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 96
Points updates manually and a series of labels automatically, using AutoCAD polylines as a guide. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Surface Labels. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Using a Different Style for a Surface (page 83). 84 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 97
On the command line, enter O to specify that you will select an object to use as a guide. 4 On the command line, enter Y to delete the polyline after the grip to a new location and click. Notice that the labels update automatically to reflect their new position. Exercise 3: Labeling a Surface | 85 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 98
Add. When prompted, click a point along the ridge to place a tutorial demonstrates some common surface editing tasks, including edge swapping, TIN line deletion, and surface smoothing. You will also hide part of the surface using a hide boundary. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 99
Lines Deleting TIN lines may be required, for example, if the surface the adjacent lines is created, or the exterior border is modified to follow the new lines. Hide Boundaries Hide boundaries mask areas of the surface so triangulation, and the Delete Line command. Tutorial: Editing Surface Data | 87 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 100
of the elevations of the existing neighboring points. NNI interpolates only within the surface. Exercise 1: Swapping TIN Edges In this exercise, you will swap several TIN edges in a surface. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Swapping Edges. 88 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 101
Swap TIN edges 1 Open Surface-4A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). In this drawing, the surface is displayed as TIN lines overlaid on an externally referenced landbase image. 2 Zoom in to the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 102
The edge is swapped if the following criteria are met: ■ Two visible triangles are separated by the edge. ■ The quadrilateral formed by the two triangles (which are separated by the edge) is convex. 6 Optionally, continue to click other TIN edges to swap them. 90 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 103
of the pick point along the edge that was swapped. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Deleting TIN or Grid Lines. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Swapping TIN Edges (page 88). Delete TIN lines 1 Open Surface-4B.dwg, which is located in the tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 104
TIN lines that cross the pond surface. TIP Enter C on the command line to use crossing selection during the delete line command. 92 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 105
of the vertices for the edge that was deleted. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Adding a Hide Boundary (page 93). Exercise will use an existing breakline. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Boundaries. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Deleting TIN - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 106
1 Open Surface-4C.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). NOTE This drawing is similar to ■ Mid-Ordinate Distance: 1.0000 5 Click OK. 6 In the drawing, select the polyline object that matches the perimeter of the pond. 7 Press Enter. The hide boundary is added to the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 107
(NNI) method. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Smoothing Surfaces. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Adding a Hide Boundary (page 93). Smooth a surface using NNI 1 Open Surface-4D.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In Toolspace, on - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 108
Locations: Grid Based The Grid Based output location interpolates surface points on a grid defined within specified polygon areas selected in next tutorial, go to Creating a Watershed and Water Drop Analysis (page 96). Tutorial: Creating a Watershed and Water Drop Analysis This tutorial demonstrates - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 109
■ Extracting objects from a surface. ■ Configuring and creating a water drop analysis. ■ Creating a catchment area. AutoCAD Civil 3D uses the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Surface Styles and Visualization. Configure a style for watershed display 1 Open Surface-5A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 110
OK. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Generating a Watershed Analysis (page 98). Exercise 2: Generating a Watershed Analysis In this exercise, you will generate and display the watershed analysis. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Analyzing Surfaces. This exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 111
box, click next to Boundary Point and Boundary Segment to turn off tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Creating a Watershed Legend (page 99). Exercise 3: Creating a Watershed Legend In this exercise, you will add a watershed legend table to the drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 112
this tutorial, go to Exercise 4: Extracting Objects from a Surface (page 100). Exercise 4: Extracting Objects from a Surface In this exercise, you will use the watershed data to create non-destructive AutoCAD objects from the surface. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 113
areas, based on specified low points of the surface. The catchment regions can be created on the surface as either 2D or 3D polygons, which can be exported to a hydrology application for detailed analysis. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Drawing Water Drop Paths and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 114
parameters. ■ Path Layer: C-TOPO-WDRP ■ Path Object Type: 2D Polyline ■ Place Marker At Start Point: Yes ■ Start Point Marker Style: WD Start 4 Click OK. 5 , representing the flow of water from the spot you selected. The start point of the path is indicated by a marker. If a water path splits - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 115
box, specify the following parameters: ■ Catchment Layer: C-TOPO-CATCH ■ Catchment Object Type: 2D Polyline ■ Catchment Marker: Yes ■ Catchment Marker Style: Catchment is displayed on the command line. In the drawing, each catchment point is indicated by a marker. NOTE If you receive a message - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 116
that define catchment areas. Right-click. Select Isolate Objects ➤ Isolate Selected Objects. The polygons are displayed in the drawing window, but all other objects are hidden. 2 Select the polygons again. 3 touching polygons. The original polygons are not deleted. 104 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 117
This tutorial demonstrates how to create base and comparison surfaces, create a composite volume surface from those surfaces, and then perform composite volume calculations. A volume surface is similar to other surface objects, in that you can display cut and fill contours, cut and fill points, add - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 118
comparison surfaces, from which to derive volume calculations. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Surfaces. To create a base surface 1 Open Surface-6.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). The surface (Existing Ground without Berm) in this - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 119
. Insert 3D polylines into the drawing 1 Click Insert tab ➤ Block panel ➤ Insert. 2 In the Insert dialog box, click Browse. Navigate to the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). Select Berm Breaklines.dwg. Click Open. 3 In the Insert dialog box, specify the following parameters: Insertion Point - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 120
Object Type: 3D Polyline ■ Properties: Layer ■ Operator: = Equals ■ Value: C-TOPO-BRKL ■ Include In New Selection Set: Selected 3 Click OK. The 3D selected 3D polylines are added to the surface definition as breaklines. The surface displayed in the drawing updates. To continue this tutorial, go - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 121
a TIN volume surface. A TIN volume surface is a persistent, differential surface object created from a composite of points based on base and comparison surfaces. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating a TIN Volume Surface. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 122
tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Creating a Composite Volume Calculation (page 110). Exercise 3: Creating a Composite Volume Calculation In this exercise, you will use the Composite Volume utility to calculate volume information between two surfaces. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 123
Volumes vista, click Create New Volume Entry. 3 In the AutoCAD Civil 3D object that can have different representations in different view directions. Predefined multi-view blocks supplied with AutoCAD Civil 3D the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Multi-View Blocks. Tutorial: Visualizing Surface Data | 111 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 124
into the drawing 1 Open Surface-7.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Click View tab ➤ Views panel ➤ Selected ■ Explode: Cleared 7 Click OK. 8 When prompted to specify an insertion point in the drawing window, click the symbol at the bottom of the median. 9 Press - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 125
surface 1 Click View tab ➤ Views panel ➤ views list ➤ 3D Detail. In the 3D view, notice that the street light block appears at the lower portion elevation to the surface elevation at the block's insertion point. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Rendering a Surface (page 114). Exercise 1: - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 126
to the surface using the Surface Properties dialog box. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Object Rendering. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Moving Multi-View Blocks to a Surface ( and warm colors rather than dark to light. The 114 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 127
in the Render window. The effects of rendering are more apparent in a drawing that has different render materials applied to several surfaces and objects. To continue to the next tutorial, go to Obtaining an Aerial Image and Draping It on a Surface (page 116). Exercise 2: Rendering a Surface | 115 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 128
object. You can drape an existing image on a surface. However, this tutorial demonstrates how to obtain a useful image by using the Google Earth™ mapping service import/export features in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The Drape Image command combines the following operations into a few simple steps: ■ A new - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 129
from Google Earth. NOTE For best results, make sure that you have Google Earth version 4.0 or later. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Publishing Civil Data to Google Earth. Publish surface data to Google Earth 1 Open Surface-8.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 130
Google Earth. 3 Click Output tab ➤ Publish panel ➤ Publish To Google Earth . 4 In the Publish AutoCAD DWG To Google Earth wizard, on the Describe page, you can enter information that will be used to create a new, temporary entry in the Temporary Places folder, in the Places pane in Google Earth - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 131
option. 14 Click Next. 15 On the File page, you can specify a file location for the KMZ data file that Google Earth creates. Click . Navigate to the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). Click Save. 16 Click Publish. When the Publishing Status indicates that the model has been 100% published - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 132
save the new location to the My Places folder. 17 In the Google Earth window, in the Places pane, under Temporary Places, clear the Aerial Mapping_NH83F check box. Clearing this check box turns off the polygon that defines the extents of the surface. The polygon was exported from AutoCAD Civil 3D so - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 133
. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Importing a Google Earth Image (page 121). Exercise 2: Importing a Google Earth Image In this exercise, you will import an aerial image from Google Earth into AutoCAD Civil 3D. To provide a useful source image, Google Earth must display the image - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 134
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Importing a Google Earth Image to AutoCAD Civil 3D. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Publishing Surface Data to Google Earth (page 117). Import a Google Earth -click tilt. . Alternatively, you can press the R key to reset the 122 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 135
to accept the default Coordinate System selection. The gray scale Google Earth image appears in the drawing window in the appropriate location under the surface object. The image was placed on the current layer, which is named Image in the current drawing. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 136
surface in model. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Draping Images On Surfaces. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Importing a Google Earth Image (page 121). Examine the surface style if the surface was not exaggerated. 4 Click Cancel. 124 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 137
into AutoCAD Civil 3D. Your image name and render material name may differ from the names that are shown in this tutorial. The click. Click Isolate Objects ➤ Hide Selected Objects. NOTE To make the image reappear, right-click in the drawing area and click Isolate Objects ➤ End Object Isolation. 5 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 138
8 Click View tab ➤ Views panel Visual Styles drop-down ➤ Realistic. The gray scale Google Earth image appears draped over the surface. Notice that because the image was larger than the surface, the image has been clipped to the extents of the surface. 126 | Chapter 5 Surfaces Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 139
9 On the command line, enter Materials. 10 On the Materials palette, notice that a new render material has been created and is using the imported image as a diffuse map. The render material name and image name correspond to the names - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 140
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tutorials will get you started working with the AutoCAD Civil 3D survey features. AutoCAD Civil 3D contains a complete set of tools that surveyors can use to download and process survey information, perform adjustments on network and traverse data, and import survey points into a AutoCAD Civil 3D - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 142
then open a drawing to display the survey data. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Survey Databases. Create a survey database 1 Open Survey-1.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Click Home tab ➤ Palettes panel ➤ Survey Toolspace . 3 In Toolspace - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 143
figure prefix database 1 In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, right-click the Figure Prefix Databases collection. Click New. 2 In the New Figure Prefix Database dialog box, enter Survey 1 for the new figure prefix database and click OK. Create a figure prefix definition 1 In Toolspace, on the Survey tab - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 144
AutoCAD Civil 3D will create lot lines in the drawing in the Survey Site. 4 Click OK. 5 In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, right-click the Survey 1 figure prefix database. Click Make Current. To continue this tutorial AutoCAD Civil 3D survey database. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 145
Setup Preview: All Selected ■ Figure Preview: All Selected Selecting the check boxes enables the previewing of all survey components in the Toolspace Survey tab. 3 Click OK For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Setting Error Tolerance. Exercise 3: Adjusting and Verifying Settings - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 146
create a figure style. The survey network and figure styles control the way that survey features are displayed in the drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Survey Styles and Display. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Adjusting and Verifying Settings (page 132 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 147
11. Click OK. 5 Click OK. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 5: Setting Up a Linework Code Set points. You will use a linework code set to define linework from imported survey data in the Importing Field-Coded Survey Data (page 136) exercise. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 148
code set will interpret this survey point as being the beginning of the tutorial, go to Importing Survey Data (page 136). Tutorial: Importing Survey Data This tutorial download data from a data collector, and then create a field book file to import. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 149
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Importing Survey DataImporting Survey Data. Set up the project 1 Open Survey-2A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819) This drawing is empty, but has point a survey database, you can click Create New Survey Database. 2 Click Edit Survey Database - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 150
■ Point Identifier Offset: 10000 ■ Insert Network Object: Yes (Selected) ■ Insert Figure Objects: Yes (Selected) ■ Insert Survey Points: Yes (Selected) Accept the remaining default values. 2 Click Finish. The survey data is imported, and the drawing looks like this: 138 | Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 151
individual points and figures that were imported during that event. Import events provide a convenient way to remove, re-import, and reprocess the survey data referenced within the event. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Import Events. Exercise 2: Updating Imported Survey - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 152
survey points NOTE This exercise uses Survey-2B.dwg, which you saved in the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819) during the previous exercise. If you did not do this, you can use the copy of Survey-2B.dwg that is in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819), but you will get duplicate objects - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 153
The BLDG7 figure is displayed in the drawing. The ending line segments are incorrect, and the figure is not closed. You will edit the survey point to correct the figure. 3 In the drawing, select survey point 804. Exercise 2: Updating Imported Survey Data | 141 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 154
6 Click OK. You are prompted to select another survey point object. The command persists, so you can continue modifying survey point properties, as necessary. 7 Press Enter to end the command. You are prompted to update the linework associated with the survey points. 142 | Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 155
box. In this case, it is only necessary to update the figure linework. The point coordinates did not change. 10 Click OK. The linework is reprocessed, and the survey figure is corrected. 11 Click ➤ Save As. 12 Navigate to the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). For File Name, enter Survey - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 156
) tutorial. You will use the Survey tab in Toolspace to view and manage survey data, such as points, setups, directions, and figures. NOTE The Survey Data Collection Link extension can be used to transfer and convert raw data to an FBK file. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 157
and figures. These collections are for the survey network and figure drawing objects as opposed to the survey database data that is displayed on the Survey NOTE If you use the Survey-3.dwg that is in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819), you are notified that the associated survey database is not - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 158
network object are displayed in the tooltip. 4 Right-click the network object. Click tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Editing a Figure (page 146). Exercise 2: Editing a Figure In this exercise, you will edit a figure to change its display in the drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 159
and click Insert Into Drawing. The BLDG1 figure is displayed with the new style. To continue to the next tutorial, go to Analyzing and Reducing Survey Data (page 147). Tutorial: Analyzing and Reducing Survey Data This tutorial demonstrates how to analyze and reduce survey data. In the following - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 160
command to determine the direction and distance between two points. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Survey Command Window. This exercise continues from the Importing and Viewing Survey Data (page 144) tutorial. Specify the survey database settings 1 Open Survey-3.dwg, which - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 161
click View menu ➤ Zoom To Point. 3 In the Enter Point dialog box, enter 1. Click OK. The drawing zooms to point 1. 4 Click Point Information menu ➤ Inverse Points. 5 In the Point Information - Inverse Points dialog box, enter: ■ Start Point: 1 ■ Ahead Point: 2 6 Click OK. The following information - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 162
POINT 2 NORTH: 5087.9995 EAST: 5286.8036 EL: 259.9600 7 Close the Survey Command Window. To continue this tutorial more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Traverses. This exercise 1. Right-click the Traverses collection. Click New. 2 In the New Traverse dialog box, for Name, enter - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 163
box enables you to reprocess the survey network linework connectivity after you make corrections to the survey data. When the survey database is updated following a traverse analysis, the following adjustments to the data that references the traverse take place: ■ Observed station points are updated - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 164
Points collection. Right-click. Click Reset Adjusted Coordinates. This action resets the adjusted coordinates, enabling you to continue with the next analysis. To continue this tutorial minimum. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Least Squares Analysis. This exercise continues - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 165
updates, reviewing the least squares calculation data, close the text files. 5 To view an error ellipse, on the Survey tab, select the Survey Network 1 ➤ Control Points collection. In the list view, right-click 2. Click Zoom To. The drawing zooms to the point and ellipse. To continue this tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 166
see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Translating Point 1, Backsight Point 1000: Instrument Elevation = 263.650 ■ Station Point 2, Backsight Point 1: Instrument Elevation = 259.960 ■ Station Point 3, Backsight Point for Station Point 1, Backsight Point 1000, which Base Point page, specify the following parameters - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 167
710 ■ Station Point 3, Backsight Point 2: Instrument Elevation = 255.188 To continue to the next tutorial, go to Manually Creating Survey Data (page 155). Tutorial: Manually Creating Survey Data This tutorial demonstrates how to manually create and add survey data. Tutorial: Manually Creating Survey - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 168
be used to create, edit, and manage survey data. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic The Toolspace Survey Tab. Create a new survey database 1 Open Survey-4A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, right-click Survey - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 169
dialog box, for Name, enter Survey Network 2. 3 Click OK. Create a control point 1 On the Survey tab, expand Survey Network 2. Right-click the Control Points collection. Click New. 2 In the New Control Point dialog box, specify the following parameters: ■ Number: 1 ■ Easting: 1000.0000 ■ Northing - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 170
10 In the New Setup dialog box, specify the following parameters: ■ Station Point: 2 ■ Backsight Point: 1 11 Click OK. 12 On the Survey tab, under Survey Network 2, expand the Setups collection. Right-click the setup Station: 2, Backsight: 1. Click Edit Observations. 158 | Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 171
observation. 16 Follow steps 9 through 15 to create another setup with an observation. Information for the new setup: ■ Station Point: 3 ■ Backsight Point: 2 Information for the new observation: ■ Point Number: 4 ■ Angle: 90.0000 ■ Distance: 100.00 NOTE After you enter the Distance value, you must - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 172
of an existing named traverse or to enter traverse observations for a new traverse. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Traverses. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating Survey Data Using the Toolspace Survey Tab (page 156). 160 | Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 173
the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, right-click Survey Databases. Click New Local Survey Database. 3 In the New collection. Click New. 2 In the Network dialog box, for Name, enter Survey Network 3. 3 Click OK. Set up a traverse and define control points 1 In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 174
station point 1 is not defined. Click Yes to define it. 7 In the New Control Point dialog box, specify the following parameters: ■ Point Number: point number): 2 ■ Angle: 90 ■ Distance: 100 NOTE After you enter the Distance value, you must click . ■ Description: STA 2 162 | Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 175
: STA 3 15 For Station 3, Backsight 2, specify the following parameters: ■ (point number): 4 ■ Angle: 90 ■ Distance: 100 ■ Description: STA 4 16 For Station 4, Backsight 3, specify the following parameters: ■ (point number): 1 ■ Angle: 90 ■ Distance: 100 17 Click to save the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 176
. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Survey Command Window. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Creating Survey Data Using the Traverse Editor (page 160). Create a new survey database 1 Open Survey-4C.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 164 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 177
Course Echo: Yes ■ Point Coordinate Echo: Yes ■ Figure Coordinate Echo: Yes ■ Command Echo: Yes ■ Use Batch File: Yes ■ Use Output File: Yes 6 Click OK. Create a survey network 1 In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, expand the Survey 4 database. Right-click the Networks collection. Click New. 2 In the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 178
3 BS 2 AD 4 90.0000 100.00 "STA 4" STN 4 BS 3 AD 1 90.0000 100.00 For more information about survey commands, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Survey Command Language Commands. 3 As you enter the commands, the top section of the Survey Command Window displays the resulting output and the bottom - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 179
To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 4: Calculating an Azimuth in The Astronomic Direction the more commonly used solar observation method. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Astronomic Direction Calculations. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Creating Survey Data - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 180
2 ■ Backsight Point: 1 ■ Station Latitude: 36.04 ■ Station Longitude: -94.1008 ■ UT1 Time: 13.34024 Ephemeris Data ■ GHA 00 Hours: 180.13402 ■ GHA 24 Hours: 180.10431 ■ Declination 00 Hours: 22.54505 ■ Declination 24 Hours: 22.59437 ■ Sun Semi-diameter: 0.15468 3 Click . A new observation set named - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 181
to the backsight point. Notice that after you enter the stop time for an observation, the observed and average direction are calculated automatically. 5 Click A new observation set named Set:2 is displayed in the table. 6 Specify the following parameters for Set:2: Direct ■ Backsight Observation - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 182
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Figures. This exercise continues from Exercise 4: Calculating an Azimuth in The Astronomic Direction Calculator (page 167). Create a new survey database 1 Open Survey-4D.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 183
to Outputting Survey Information (page 171). Tutorial: Outputting Survey Information This tutorial demonstrates how to view information reports for figures and how to use the figures as a source for surface data. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Figure Inquiry Commands and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 184
, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Figure Inquiry Commands. This exercise continues from the Manually Creating Survey Data (page 155) tutorial. View inverse a vertex is associated with a survey point. 5 When you have finished reviewing the inverse data, click to close the vista. 172 | - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 185
, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Performing a Mapcheck Analysis. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Viewing Inverse and Mapcheck Information on a Survey Figure (page 171). Set up the mapcheck analysis dialog box 1 Open Survey-5B.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 186
. Perform a mapcheck on parcel labels 1 Click New Mapcheck. 2 On the command line, for the name of the mapcheck, enter Parcel Labels. 3 When prompted to specify a point of beginning, click the intersection of the lot the bearing over distance label below the arrow. 174 | Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 187
over distance label to the right of the arrow. The arrow returns to the point of beginning. 13 Press Enter to end the command. In the Mapcheck Analysis Data (page 179). To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Performing a Mapcheck Analysis by Manually Entering Data (page 176). Exercise 2: - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 188
enter survey data from a paper drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Manually Entering Mapcheck Data. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Performing a Mapcheck Analysis to the mapcheck analysis. Enter parcel data 1 Click New Mapcheck. 176 | Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 189
box, for the name of the mapcheck, enter Parcel Manual Input. 3 To specify the point of beginning, enter the following values: ■ Easting: 5576.199 ■ Northing: 5291.0640 The icon indicates the point of beginning. 4 Click New Side. 5 Expand the Side 1 collection. Specify the following parameters - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 190
parameters: ■ Side Type: Line ■ Angle: S0 00 00E ■ Distance: 100 14 Click New Side. 15 Expand the Side 6 collection. Specify the following parameters: ■ Side Type: Line ■ Angle: N89 59 54W ■ Distance: 149.990 The direction arrow meets the point of beginning. 178 | Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 191
a mapcheck analysis. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Mapcheck Analysis. This tutorial continues from Exercise 3: Performing a Mapcheck Analysis by Manually Entering Data (page 176). Change the default appearance of the mapcheck objects NOTE This exercise uses Survey-5B.dwg - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 192
OK. In the drawing window, notice that the mapcheck object around LOT 5 is red. Move mapcheck data into Manual Input mapcheck. 2 Click Create Polyline. A polyline is created on the perimeter of LOT 5. You can perform any standard AutoCAD functions on the polyline. 180 | Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 193
. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Breaklines from Figures. This exercise continues from Exercise 4: Working with Mapcheck Data (page 179). To create surface breaklines from figures 1 Open Survey-5C.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 194
breaklines, see Exercise 3: Adding Breaklines to a Surface (page 65) 14 Click OK. The surface border and contours are displayed in the drawing. 182 | Chapter 6 Survey Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 195
the original drawings. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Project Management. Tutorial: Using Data Shortcuts This tutorial demonstrates how to create a data shortcuts project, create data shortcuts from objects in one drawing, and then import the data shortcuts - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 196
the source drawings and data shortcut objects in a project. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Using Data Shortcuts. Access the project management tools in Prospector 1 Open drawing Project Management-1.dwg, which is available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 197
. For this exercise, you will specify a folder on your hard drive as your working folder. 2 In the Browse For Folder dialog box, navigate to the Civil 3D Projects folder (page 819). Click OK. Exercise 1: Setting Up a Data Shortcut Folder | 185 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 198
data. You will save project objects in these folders in the next exercise. This is a typical structure for an AutoCAD Civil 3D project. Folders are provided for many of the document types that are typical of a civil engineering project. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Creating Data - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 199
see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic As a best practice, each object should reside in a separate drawing. To save time in this exercise, all the reference objects are in shortcuts project. Notice that, in the AutoCAD Civil 3D title bar, [Tutorial Data Shortcuts Project] is displayed after the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 200
objects in another drawing. 2 Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the Civil 3D Projects folder (page 819)\Tutorial project, you would save the drawings that contain each object in the subfolders. While it is useful to know the next exercise. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Referencing - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 201
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Referencing a Project Object. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Creating Data Shortcuts (page 186). Reference data shortcuts in a new in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This drawing is empty. In the following steps, you will reference the objects for which - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 202
that the data shortcuts have been referenced, the current drawing is associated with the data shortcuts project. Notice that, in the AutoCAD Civil 3D title bar, [Tutorial Data Shortcuts Project] is displayed after the drawing name. 6 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, expand the Project Management - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 203
Create an object from the referenced objects 1 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Profile drop-down ➤ Create Surface Profile . 2 to place the profile view grid. The referenced surface and alignment are read-only objects in the drawing and require little storage space. You can use the referenced - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 204
2 In the Save Drawing As dialog box, navigate to the Civil 3D Projects folder (page 819)\Tutorial Data Shortcuts Project\Production Drawings. Click Save. Like source drawings, the final production drawings that contain references to other objects should be saved with the data shortcuts project. 192 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 205
Next, you will modify the alignment in the source drawing, and then update the current drawing to reflect the changes. Change a referenced object in the source drawing 1 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, click Project Management-1.dwg. Right-click. Click Switch To. 2 Select the alignment. 3 Move - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 206
in the source drawing. Also notice that the surface profile that you created from the alignment has been updated. NOTE This is the end of the data shortcuts tutorial. The next tutorials in this section demonstrate how to structure a project using Autodesk Vault. 194 | Chapter 7 Project Management - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 207
in a particular state created by completing the preceding exercise. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Using Vault. Exercise 1: Logging In to Autodesk Vault In this exercise, you will log in to Autodesk Vault to prepare for other project tasks. Tutorial: Vault Setup | 195 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 208
you to use a different database. 5 Click OK. The system logs you in to Autodesk Vault. 6 Right-click the Projects collection and click Properties. 7 In the Properties - Civil 3D Projects dialog box, note that the default location for the Working Folder. 196 | Chapter 7 Project Management Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 209
in the database. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Creating Vault User Accounts and Creating Vault Groups. This procedure assumes that you are already logged in to the database as described in Exercise 1: Logging In to Autodesk Vault (page 195). NOTE You cannot create a user - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 210
8 In the New User dialog box, enter the following information: ■ First Name: Pat ■ Last Name: Red ■ User Name: pred ■ Password: red123 ■ Confirm Password: red123 9 Select Enable User. Click OK. 10 Repeat steps 7 through 9 OK to close the Group dialog box. 198 | Chapter 7 Project Management Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 211
databases of points, and reference objects, such as surfaces, alignments, and pipe networks. A project folder can also contain other documents relevant to an engineering project. A database user with the Vault Editor role can create projects. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 212
will contain data references to AutoCAD Civil 3D objects that reside in the project drawings. To continue to the next tutorial, go to Creating, Referencing, and Modifying Project Object Data (page 200). Tutorial: Creating, Referencing, and Modifying Project Object Data In this tutorial, you will add - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 213
be shared. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding a Drawing to a Project. Save the drawing with the project 1 Open drawing Surface-3.dwg, which is available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This drawing contains COGO points and an existing ground surface. Because - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 214
this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Creating a Reference to a Project Object (page 202). Exercise 2: Creating a Reference to a Project Object In this exercise, you will create a drawing and create a read-only copy of a project surface in the drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 215
a project object 1 Click ➤ New. 2 In the Select Template dialog box, click _AutoCAD Civil 3D (Imperial) NCS.dwt. Click Open. 3 Click ➤ Save As. 4 In the Save Drawing As dialog box, browse to the following location: Civil 3D Projects folder (page 819)\Tutorial Vault Project\Production Drawings - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 216
information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Checking Out Project Object Source Drawings. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Creating a Reference to a Project Object (page 202). Check out a reference object 1 On the Prospector tab, expand the Projects ➤ Tutorial Vault Project ➤ Drawings - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 217
pred. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 4: Checking In a Project Object (page 205). Exercise 4: Checking In a Project Object You check in a project object by checking in the checked-out drawing that contains it. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Checking a Drawing - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 218
the surface XGND, which was modified in the previous exercise. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Getting the Latest Version of Project Objects. This exercise continues from Exercise 4: Checking In a Project Object (page 205). 206 | Chapter 7 Project Management Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 219
and modify a project point, and check the point back in. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Working with Project Points. Exercise 1: Adding Points to a Project In this exercise, you will add point data to the project. Tutorial: Creating and Modifying Project Point Data | 207 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 220
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Points to a Project. In this exercise, you will add points to the project from the drawing Project-XGND.dwg, which has already been added to the project. This exercise continues from the Creating, Referencing, and Modifying Project Object Data (page 200) tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 221
continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Checking Out and Modifying Project Points (page 209). Exercise 2: Checking Out and Modifying Project Points In this exercise, you will check out one project point and correct its elevation. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Checking - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 222
in a modified project point to update the master version of the point in the project point database. Checking in the updated point creates a version and makes your changes available to others. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Checking In Points. This exercise continues from - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 223
, you will import into Vault the data shortcut project that you created in the Using Data Shortcuts (page 183) tutorial. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Working with Vault Projects. Exercise 1: Exporting a Vault Project In this exercise, you will export a Vault project into - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 224
exercise, you will import a data shortcut project into Vault, creating a new Vault project in the process. Project import is more than just the is described in the Using Data Shortcuts tutorial (page 183). For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Importing a Project. This exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 225
drawings. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Alignments. Tutorial: Creating Alignments This tutorial demonstrates how to create and modify alignments. You begin creating an alignment by marking the location of tangents and points of intersection for a road centerline alignment - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 226
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating an Alignment Using the Alignment Layout Tools. Specify alignment properties 1 Open Align-1.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). The drawing contains a surface marked with several circles, labeled A through D. NOTE Ensure that Object - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 227
Geometry Points Setting the site to prevents the alignment from interacting with other objects in the drawing. The selection is helpful when Standards (page 248) tutorial. 6 Click OK. The Alignment Layout Tools toolbar is displayed. It includes the controls required to create and edit - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 228
and zoom in the drawing to examine the style and content of the labels. Note especially the geometry point labels marking the start and end points of each line, spiral, and curve. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Adding Free Curves and Spirals to an Alignment (page 217). 216 | Chapter - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 229
of three tangents. In the next few steps, you will add free curves at circles B and C. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Adding Curves and Adding Curves with SpiralsAdding Curves with Spirals. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating an Alignment with the Alignment - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 230
Notice that default values that are shown on the command line. 8 Exit the layout command by right-clicking in the drawing area. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Adding Floating Curves to an Alignment (page 219). 218 | Chapter 8 Alignments - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 231
of points. Then, you will add a floating reverse curve with spirals. The initial drawing shows a simple alignment consisting of three tangents with curves. In the next few steps, you will add two floating curves to the end of the alignment. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 232
indicating the path of the best fit curve. An X marks the location of each regression data point. NOTE The point numbers in the Pt No. column are sequentially generated as regression data points are added or removed. They do not correspond to the actual AutoCAD Civil 3D point numbers. Now you will - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 233
grip at the end of the floating curve, and drag it toward one of the other points. Click to place the grip in its new location. 2 In the Alignment Layout Tools toolbar, click All Entities. Edit Best Fit Data For Notice that the original regression data is displayed in the Regression Data vista - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 234
Control list, in the C-POINTS row, click to turn off the C-POINTS layer. To add a Curve with Spirals (From Curve, Radius, Through Point). 2 As prompted on the command line, click a spiral out length of 75. 6 Specify a pass-through point in circle F. The reverse curve with spirals appears. 7 Exit - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 235
a convenient method of manually reshaping an alignment. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Alignments. Exercise see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Alignment Entity Layout Parameters. This exercise continues from the Creating Alignments (page 213) tutorial. NOTE - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 236
Alignment Layout Parameters window, where data is easy to review and edit. If your design requires precise values for minimum curve radius, length, or spiral , numeric values change; in the drawing window, geometry point labels move and their station values change, and the 8 Alignments Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 237
Curb Return Alignments (page 232) tutorial. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Alignments Using Grips. This , midpoint, and at the point of intersection (PI). 3 Click the midpoint grip at the midpoint of the curve. It turns red. 4 Click a new location for the curve to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 238
input to enter a specific pass-through point. You may also enter a specific value in the Alignment Layout Parameters window. 11 Press Esc to deselect the alignment. The label shows the new length of the curve. 12 Close this drawing. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Applying a Mask to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 239
to a portion of an alignment, the alignment sub-entities, labels, and marker points are not drawn. These items still exist, but are hidden from view. This through an intersection. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Alignment Properties. This exercise continues from Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 240
the alignment stations to mask 1 Open Align-5.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). The drawing contains a four-way intersection. Notice that Offset Alignment tab ➤ Modify panel ➤ Alignment Properties drop-down ➤ Alignment Properties . 228 | Chapter 8 Alignments Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 241
tab. 5 On the Masking tab, click . 6 In the drawing, click the end point on the northwest curb return to specify the start point of the masked region. 7 Click the end point on the northeast curb return to specify the end point of the masked region. Exercise 3: Applying a Mask to an Alignment | 229 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 242
8 In the Alignment Properties dialog box, click Apply. The mask is applied to the specified region. 230 | Chapter 8 Alignments Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 243
Further exploration: Apply masks to the west-to-east road offset alignments. Exercise 3: Applying a Mask to an Alignment | 231 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 244
to that of the standard AutoCAD OFFSET command. However, an offset alignment is dynamically linked to either the geometry or stationing of the centerline alignment from which it was created. As the parent alignment geometry changes, the offset alignment updates. 232 | Chapter 8 Alignments Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 245
to a new or existing offset alignment. NOTE Most of the procedures in this tutorial can be applied to adding widening regions to curb return alignments, which are automatically generated as part of the intersection creation process. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 246
Create offsets of a centerline alignment 1 Open Align-6A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). The drawing contains a surface and an alignment. 2 Click Home tab ➤ box, specify the following parameters: ■ No. Of Offsets On Left: 1 234 | Chapter 8 Alignments Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 247
■ No. Of Offsets On Right: 1 ■ Incremental Offset On Left: 12 ■ Incremental Offset On Right: 12 ■ Alignment Style: ETW ■ Alignment Label Set: Offset Labels You can also specify design criteria for the offset alignments. 5 Click OK. An offset alignment is created on either side of the centerline - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 248
. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Offset Alignments and Widenings. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating Offset Alignments (page 233). Examine the offset alignment geometry 1 Open Align-6B.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 249
3 Click Offset Alignment tab ➤ Modify panel ➤ Geometry Editor . On the Alignment Layout Tools toolbar, most tools are not available, because the offset alignment geometry is dynamically linked to the parent alignment. You can use the Alignment Entities vista and Alignment Layout Parameters window to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 250
the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Alignment Properties. 3 Press Esc. 4 Click the Offset Parameters tab. You use this tab to refine the offset alignment design. If you do not want the offset alignment to react to changes in the parent alignment geometry, use the Update Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 251
alignment grips. Notice that when you change the centerline alignment geometry, the geometry of the offset alignment automatically updates. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Adding a Widening to an Offset Alignment (page 239). Exercise 3: Adding a Widening to an Offset Alignment - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 252
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Widenings. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Editing an Offset Alignment (page 236). Create a widening on an offset alignment 1 Open Align-6C.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). The drawing contains a - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 253
Offset Alignment tab ➤ Modify panel ➤ Add Widening . 4 Follow the command line prompts to specify the following parameters: ■ Create Widening Portion As A New Alignment?: No ■ Start Station: 150 ■ End Station: 1000 ■ Widening Offset: 24 The widening region is created, and the parameters you entered - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 254
alignment. The second widening region is created within the original widening region. The parameters for the new widening region are displayed in the Offset Alignment Parameters dialog box. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 4: Editing an Offset Widening (page 243). 242 | Chapter 8 Alignments - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 255
more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Offset Alignments and Widenings. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Adding a Widening to an Offset Alignment (page 239). Change the widening transition 1 Open Align-6D.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 256
7 Under Transition Parameters, for Transition Length, enter 50. The transition updates to reflect your changes. Grip edit the widening region 1 On the centerline alignment, select the , the transition moved with it, while its parameters were maintained. 244 | Chapter 8 Alignments Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 257
3 On the offset alignment, click the offset grip. The grip turns red. 4 While the grip is active, enter 50 as the new offset value. The widening region expands to accommodate the new offset value. Exercise 4: Editing an Offset Widening | 245 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 258
NOTE The grip enables you to add another widening region. 5 Click the grip. The grips are now gray, and grips are displayed at the beginning and end of each transition sub-entity. These grips are used to modify the transition geometry. 246 | Chapter 8 Alignments Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 259
geometry. As you grip-edit the transition geometry, notice that the applicable parameter values are automatically updated in the Offset Parameters dialog box. To continue to the next tutorial, go to Designing an Alignment that Refers to Local Standards (page 248). Exercise 4: Editing an Offset - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 260
Designing an Alignment that Refers to Local Standards This tutorial demonstrates how to validate that your alignment design tables. Design criteria files that contain AASHTO design standards are included with AutoCAD Civil 3D. If your local design standards differ from the AASHTO standards, you can - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 261
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating an Alignment Using the Alignment Layout Tools. Specify design criteria for an alignment 1 Open Align-7A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial : C-ROAD ■ Alignment Label Set: Major Minor and Geometry Points 5 On the Design Criteria tab, for Starting Design Speed, - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 262
profile objects. The design criteria file can be customized to support local design the Select Design Speed Table dialog box, select _Autodesk Civil 3D Metric Roadway Design Standards.xml. Click Open. For center of Circle A to specify a start point for the alignment. Stretch a line out, and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 263
of Circles B, C, and D (in order). Then, right-click to end the horizontal alignment layout command. 3 On the Alignment Layout Tools toolbar, click (Between Two Entities). Free Spiral-Curve-Spiral 4 As prompted on the command line, click the tangent entity that enters Circle B from the left (the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 264
Circle D, and then click in the center of Circle E. The curve is displayed in the drawing. The length value is the distance between the two points that you clicked. 6 Right-click to end the command. 252 | Chapter 8 Alignments - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 265
displays the criteria that has been violated, as well as the minimum value required to meet the criteria. If a design check has been violated, the design for criteria violations 1 Open Align-7B.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Pan and zoom until you can see Circles - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 266
Hover the cursor over the middle symbol in Circle B. The tooltips are a convenient way to review design criteria violations in the drawing window. Two violations are displayed in the tooltip: ■ design criteria that are specified in the design criteria file. 254 | Chapter 8 Alignments Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 267
B. The design data for all three sub-entities is displayed in a three-column table in the Alignment Layout Parameters window, where data is easy to review and edit. Notice that in the Alignment Layout Parameters window, in the Design Criteria panel, a symbol is displayed next to each design criteria - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 268
Enter. 6 In the Alignment Entities vista, select row 4. In the Length column, change the value to 40.000m. Press Enter. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Working with Design Checks (page 256). Exercise 3: Working with Design Checks In this exercise, you will create an alignment design - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 269
alignment design check 1 Open Align-7C.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In Toolspace, on the Settings tab, click the Line collection. Click New. 4 In the New Design Check dialog box, for Name, enter L>=310m @ 50km/h. BEST PRACTICE Because design check tooltips do - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 270
set are displayed in the Toolspace list view. TIP To create a new, empty design check set, right-click the Design Check Sets collection and click New. 3 In the Alignment Design Check Set dialog box, click the Design in the previous procedure. Click Add. Click OK. 258 | Chapter 8 Alignments Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 271
Circle D to increase the length. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 4: Modifying a Design Criteria File Editor dialog box to customize the file to support your local standards. In this exercise, you file, and then save the file under a new name. For more information, see Design Criteria Files - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 272
New Minimum Radius Table text with Local Standards eMax 7%. Press Enter. Save the design criteria file 1 Click Save As. 2 In the Enter A File Name To Save dialog box, navigate to the My Civil Tutorial the first design criteria found in the Data\Corridor Design Standards\[units] folder (page 819) is - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 273
you are notified that the file has unsaved changes, click Save Changes And Exit. Further exploration: Use the Alignment Properties dialog box to apply the new Sample_Local_Criteria.xml design criteria file and Local Standards eMax 7% table to the alignment in Align-4b.dwg. To continue to the next - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 274
enables you to apply your local roadway design standards to automatically calculate roadway cross slopes around curves. BEST PRACTICE Superelevation should be calculated before the corridor is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819 illustrate the point about which each lane will - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 275
roadway type on the Roadway Type page. 10 Click Next. The Attainment page enables you to specify the superelevation standards to apply. You apply standards by selecting them Modifying a Design Criteria File (page 259) tutorial exercise. Exercise 1: Calculating Superelevation for an Alignment | 263 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 276
Criteria File: _Autodesk Civil 3D Metric Roadway Design Standards.xml, which is located in the Data folder (page 819) in Corridor Design Standards/Metric Click to close the Superelevation Tabular Editor. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Calculating Superelevation for an Individual Curve - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 277
Superelevation-2.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Select the Manager window is displayed. This window enables you to view and edit superelevation change the design speed of the entire alignment, or add a new design speed at a specified station. In this exercise, you - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 278
this curve to accommodate the new design speed. Calculate superelevation for an individual curve 1 Click Superelevation Wizard. The Calculate Superelevation dialog box enables you to select which parameters: ■ Apply Curve Smoothing: Selected ■ Curve Length: 30 266 | Chapter 8 Alignments Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 279
Normal Shoulder Width row. The Apply To Entire Alignment option enables you to update the design criteria at a curve, and then quickly apply the current curve overwrites all manual design criteria changes that have been made to the alignment. 10 Press Esc. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 280
superelevation view style properties, such as those that affect the grid and labels, are similar to the properties found in profile view and section view styles. 6 Click OK. 7 In the Create Superelevation View dialog box, under Specify Superelevation Display Options, in the Right Outside Lane row - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 281
264). Later in this exercise, you will learn how to apply curve smoothing to an existing superelevation curve. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 4: Adding and Modifying Superelevation Stations (page 269). Exercise 4: Adding and Modifying Superelevation Stations In this exercise, you will - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 282
parameters 1 Open Align-Superelevation-4.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In the top viewport, zoom the affected curves. ■ Ignore Overlap-This option enables you to return to the Superelevation Tabular Editor to manually modify the data. The icons are not cleared. - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 283
alignment. 3 On the command line, enter 568. Press Enter. A new manual station, which starts at station 0+568.00, is displayed in the Superelevation Tabular Editor. 4 Right-click the Manual Station. Click Assign Critical Station ➤ End Normal Shoulder. 5 In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 284
Examine the grips 1 Open Align-Superelevation-5.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In the Curve.4 portion of the Normal Shoulder. 4 Enter 900. The transition in region is updated. NOTE The new station value is also shown in the Superelevation Tabular Editor and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 285
5 Press Esc. Remove or apply curve smoothing 1 Pan to the transition out region of Curve.4. 2 Near station 1+147.69, Ctrl+click the light red curve. 3 Hover the cursor over the grip at station 1+147.69. The cursor snaps to the grip, and a menu of options is displayed. You can use this grip to change - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 286
slope of either one or both of the shoulders or lanes between the previous and next superelevation critical stations. This grip is available in sections where lanes or shoulders are fully superelevated, as well as on tangents that are between curves. 3 Select Move Both Left and Right. 4 Enter 4. The - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 287
819) so that you do not overwrite the original drawings. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding the Profile Object. Tutorial: Designing Simple Profiles In this tutorial, you will create simple existing ground and layout profiles for an alignment. An existing ground - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 288
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding the Profile Object. Display an existing ground profile in a profile view 1 Open drawing Profile-1.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This drawing contains an existing ground surface, an alignment - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 289
. The bottom annotates the stations. Create a layout profile 1 Click Home tab ➤ Layers panel ➤ Layer drop-down. Next to the _PROF-ROAD-FGCL-PL layer, click . Tutorial: Designing Simple Profiles | 277 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 290
guide to draw a layout profile. 2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Profile drop-down ➤ Profile Creation Tools . 3 Select the profile view that you created. 4 In the Create Profile - Draw New you to specify a start point. Before selecting a start point, verify that Object Snap (OSNAP) is on - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 291
When you create a profile along the centerline of a horizontal alignment, AutoCAD Civil 3D can create one or more offset profiles automatically. Surface profiles can be remains current. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Profiles. Tutorial: Using Surface Profiles | 279 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 292
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Surface Profiles. Create centerline and offset surface profiles 1 Open Profile-2A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial to the check box, enter 25,-25 (including comma). This field enables you to specify that profiles be created on either side of the centerline - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 293
reflects the surface elevations at the time of its creation. It will not update to reflect future changes in the surface. 9 Click OK. A message that the surface profiles in a profile view 1 Click Home tab ➤ Profile & Section Views panel ➤ Profile View drop-down ➤ Create Profile View. The Create - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 294
left corner. Click the grip and drag the profile view to a new location. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Changing the Profile Style (page 282). Exercise hide the offset profiles. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Styles and Display of Profile and Profile Views. - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 295
located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Click Home tab ➤ Profile & Section Views panel ➤ Name column, select the first row. Hold down the Shift key, and then select the last row. 8 In the Labels profile view, then click in the drawing. The new profile view, PV - (2), is drawn. The left - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 296
profile view PV - (1), but not in PV - (2). The left offset profiles are different because you overrode the profile style for the particular 284 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 297
could create a profile and profile view based on the Power Line alignment. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Reviewing Surface Profile Characteristics (page 285). Exercise 3: Reviewing Surface Profile Characteristics In this exercise, you will examine some of the information displayed in - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 298
information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Profile Curve and Tangent Parameter Values. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Changing the Profile Style (page 282). Examine the profile view characteristics 1 Open Profile-2C.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 299
To continue to the next tutorial, go to Using Layout Profiles (page 287). Tutorial: Using Layout Profiles This tutorial demonstrates how to create and edit elements: ■ Straight line tangents with specified grade or slope. ■ Points of vertical intersection (PVI) where tangents meet. ■ Vertical curves - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 300
in the vertical plane and the intersection points are called points of vertical intersection (PVI). For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Layout Profiles. This exercise continues from the Using Surface Profiles (page 279) tutorial. Hide the offset profiles 1 Open Profile - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 301
in the drawing (or in Toolspace) and pressing the Delete key. If you delete a profile, it is removed from Object Snapping. 2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Profile drop-down ➤ Creation Tools. Profile 3 Click the bottom grid to select profile view PV-1. 4 In the Create Profile - Draw New - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 302
that can be labeled. You can specify any combination of points that you want to label. Click OK. NOTE For more details about geometry point labels, see the Adding Labels in Groups tutorial exercise (page 745). 9 In the Profile Label Set dialog box, click OK. 10 Click the Design Criteria tab. The - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 303
layout profile. 6 Extend the line to the right and click at another location near the centerline surface profile. Continue in this manner. 7 At the last point, right-click to end the profile. The layout profile is now drawn and labeled. Exercise 1: Creating a Layout Profile | 291 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 304
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Layout Profiles. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating a Layout Profile (page 288). Edit the profile parameters 1 Open Profile-3A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial data about the starting point of the layout 292 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 305
grip at the curve midpoint. The grip turns red, which indicates that it can be moved. 2 Move the cursor to a new location closer to or farther from the PVI, then click. The curve moves to pass through the point you clicked. The length of the curve changes. Exercise 2: Editing a Layout Profile | 293 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 306
below the centerline. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Copying a Profile. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Editing a Layout Profile (page 292). Copy the layout profile 1 Open Profile-3B.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 294 | Chapter - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 307
box, specify the following parameters: To use more advanced features of the product, you will make the profile copy shorter than the original. NOTE The Start: 300 ■ End: 1700 ■ Destination Profile Options: Create New Profile 5 Click OK. The new profile is drawn on top of the old one. 6 In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 308
■ PVI Range: All 7 Click OK. In both profile views, the line moves to its new position. This profile copy is a full-featured object that can be edited in the same way as the original layout profile. 8 Press Esc to is still displayed in the profile view PV-(2). 296 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 309
, go to Designing a Profile that Refers to Local Standards (page 297). Tutorial: Designing a Profile that Refers to Local Standards This tutorial demonstrates how to validate that your profile design meets criteria specified by a local agency. To create a profile using design criteria, you use - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 310
tutorial (page 248). For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Profile drop-down ➤ Creation Tools. Profile 3 Click one of the grid lines to select the profile view. 4 In the Create Profile - Draw New - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 311
11 Click OK. 12 In the Create Profile - Draw New dialog box, click OK. The Profile Layout Tools toolbar to the criteria you specified. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Drawing a Profile that For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Layout Profiles. Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 312
points of vertical intersection (PVIs). Next, you will add curves at each PVI. NOTE For information about using object snaps, see the Using Basic Functionality tutorial the minimum value that will meet the minimum K value that is required by the design criteria file. For this exercise, you will enter - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 313
-click to end the command. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Viewing and Correcting Profile required to meet the criteria. If a design check has been violated, the tooltip displays the name of the design check that has been violated. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 314
symbols. 3 Hover the cursor over the symbol in Circle C. The tooltips are a convenient way to review design criteria violations in the drawing window. Two violations are displayed in the tooltip: ■ First, the in the No. column, as well as several other columns. 302 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 315
column table in the Profile Layout Parameters window, where data is easy to review and edit. Notice that in the Profile Layout Parameters window, in the panel, as well as from row 4 in the Profile Entities vista. The new curve length value meets the value specified by the design check. Increasing the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 316
Sight Distance violation: ■ Add a new design speed at the station at which tutorial demonstrates how to change the appearance of profile views. You may change profile view style, add labels and data bands, split a profile view, and create multiple profile views to suit your production requirements - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 317
your design. For best results, design your profile in a single profile view, then use the plan production tools to create object. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Profile Views. Change the profile view style 1 Open Profile-5A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 318
View Style dialog box, on the Grid tab, under Grid Padding, change the padding of all four axes to 1.0000. 3 Click Apply. 306 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 319
Notice that in the drawing, there is now one full major grid between the profiles and the profile view extents. 4 Under Grid Options, select Clip Vertical Grid and Clip Horizontal Grid. Under both selections, select Omit Grid In Padding Areas. Notice that the graphics in the dialog box change to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 320
changed the top axis, you would like the changes to carry over to the bottom axis, select Bottom and repeat the changes. 308 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 321
NOTE The bottom axis controls the major and minor grid spacing. 4 Under Major Tick Details, specify the following parameters: ■ Tick Size: 0.2500 ■ Y Offset: 0.1000 5 Click Apply. The major ticks are longer, and the station labels move up. 6 On the Vertical Axes tab, make sure Left is selected as - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 322
in the Major Tick Details area. Make the same changes you made in the previous steps to the right axis. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Adding Hatch Patterns Between Profiles (page 310). Exercise 2: Adding Hatch Patterns Between Profiles In this exercise, you will illustrate the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 323
. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Hatch Areas to a Profile View. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Editing the Profile View Style (page 305). Access the profile view properties 1 Open Profile-5B.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 324
. 4 In the Profile View Properties dialog box, click Apply. The specified shape style is displayed in the cut areas between the profiles. 312 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 325
Define a fill area hatch 1 In the Profile View Properties dialog box, on the Hatch tab, click Fill Area. A Fill - (1) area is displayed in the Hatch Area table. For Upper Boundary, the first layout profile in the list is automatically assigned. For Lower Boundary, the first surface profile in the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 326
and the new hatch pattern is displayed in the fill areas between the profiles. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Projecting Objects onto a Profile View (page 314). Exercise 3: Projecting Objects onto a Profile View In this exercise, you will project multi-view blocks, COGO points, and 3D - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 327
information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Working with Projected Objects. Project multi-view blocks onto a profile view 1 Open Profile-5C.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). Two viewports are displayed in this drawing. A plan view of COGO points that represent an - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 328
it can be projected onto a profile view, a multi-view block must be exploded from its original AutoCAD block form. 3 Click Home tab ➤ Profile & Section Views panel ➤ Profile View drop-down ➤ Project Objects To Profile View. 4 In the right viewport, click the profile view grid. 5 In the Project - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 329
Project COGO points and 3D polylines onto a profile view 1 In the left viewport, select the three COGO points that are along the proposed road centerline. Exercise 3: Projecting Objects onto a Profile View | 317 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 330
➤ Profile & Section Views panel ➤ Profile View drop-down ➤ Project Objects To Profile View. 3 In the right viewport, click the profile view grid. 4 In the Project Objects To Profile View dialog box, click Pick Objects. 5 In the left viewport, zoom out and select each of the blue 3D polylines that - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 331
The COGO points and building 3D polylines are displayed in the profile view. Edit the projected object elevation 1 In the left viewport, select the 3D polyline in parcel 101. 2 On the command line, enter LIST. In the AutoCAD Text Window, notice that the elevation values for the polyline vertices are - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 332
new elevation value. When you grip edit a projected feature line or 3D polyline, the corresponding elevation of the source object is adjusted. 7 Press Enter. Close the AutoCAD Text Window. Modify the display of projected objects objects onto the profile view. 320 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 333
view. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Working with Profile Views. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Projecting Objects onto a Profile View (page 314). Split a profile view 1 Open Profile-5D.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819) 2 Click Home - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 334
pan and zoom to a clear area in the drawing window, then click to create the profile view. A new profile view is created. Notice that because you specified a shorter maximum height in step 7, the profile view that displays the elevations for both split segments. 322 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 335
drawing window, the profile view has been split into five segments to accommodate the new height. Now you will change the style of the first and last profile view each of its split segments. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 5: Creating Multiple Profile Views (page 324). Exercise 4: Splitting - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 336
already set in the view frame group. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Working with Profile Views. For a tutorial that demonstrates the plan production tools, go to Plan Production Tutorials (page 805). This exercise continues from Exercise 4: Splitting a Profile View (page - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 337
7 On the Profile View Height page, specify the following parameters: ■ Profile View Height: User Specified ■ User Specified: 50.00' ■ Profile View Datum By: Mean Elevation This option specifies that the profile lines will be positioned in the profile based on the mean of the highest and lowest - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 338
Alignments, Oak Road, and Profile Views collections. Notice that a separate profile view was created for each 500.00' segment. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 6: Creating Stacked Profile Views (page 326). Exercise 6: Creating Stacked Profile Views In this exercise, you will create a series - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 339
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Working with Profile Views. This exercise continues from Exercise 5: Creating Multiple Profile Views (page 324). Create stacked profile views 1 Open Profile-5F.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). The drawing - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 340
check box for the following profiles: ■ EG Centerline ■ Centerline 9 In the Select Stacked View To Specify Options For list, select Top View. 328 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 341
10 In the Specify Profile Display Options table, select the Draw check box for the following profiles: ■ EG Left Offset ■ EOP Left 11 In the Select Stacked View To Specify Options For list, select Bottom View. 12 In the Specify Profile Display Options table, select the Draw check box for the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 342
view to annotate profile station and elevation data, vertical or horizontal geometry points, and so on. Data bands can be added to a profile view either as a set or individually. NOTE Data bands are also used with section views. The tasks you will learn in the following exercises can be applied - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 343
data bands along the bottom of a profile view. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Data Bands to a Profile View. Add profile view data bands 1 Open Profile-6A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). The data band at the top of profile view PV - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 344
5 Click Apply. The new data band is displayed at the bottom of the stack of data bands. This data band labels the vertical geometry points of the first profile in the list. In this case for evaluating the design profile from a drainage and safety point-of-view. 332 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 345
To Label In Band dialog box, click OK. NOTE For more information on geometry point labeling, see the Adding Labels in Groups tutorial exercise (page 745). 12 Click Apply. The new data band is displayed at the bottom of the stack of data bands. This data band labels the incremental distance between - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 346
. 2 Click Apply. Now, the Profile Data band shows elevations of both the existing ground and finished grade profile at each major station. The Horizontal Geometry Point Distance band displays the finished ground elevation at each horizontal geometry point. 334 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 347
3 For the Vertical Geometry band, change the Profile1 setting to Layout (1). 4 Click Apply. Now, this band shows the length of each grade segment along the layout profile. Rearrange the data bands 1 In the table of bands list, select the Vertical Geometry band. Click twice, then click Apply. The - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 348
may overlap one another if the points they label are close together. In this exercise, you will learn how to stagger a series of labels in a data band, and then move individual data band labels to specific locations. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Profile Labels and Label - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 349
Both Sides ■ Stagger Line Height: 0.0250 The band labels are evenly spaced along the data band, and leader lines are created to the label anchor points. Exercise 2: Moving Labels in a Data Band | 337 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 350
Move data band labels 1 In the bottom data band, Ctrl+click the following label. 2 Drag the grip down and to the right. Click to place the label. 3 Click the grip. Drag the grip to the left. Click to place the grip. A new vertex is added to the label leader line. 338 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 351
band. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Profile Labels and Label Styles. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Moving Labels in a Data Band (page 336). Modify the data band style 1 Open Profile-6C.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 352
data band's uphill tangent label has changed. Further exploration: Change the label position for the downhill tangents and sag and crest curves. 340 | Chapter 9 Profiles Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 353
overwrite the original drawings. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Parcels. Tutorial: Creating Parcels This tutorial demonstrates the main methods for creating parcels. You can create parcels either from drawing objects, such as lines, arcs, or polylines, or by - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 354
with precision. You will learn more about the Parcel Layout tools in later AutoCAD Civil 3D tutorial exercises. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Parcels from Objects. Create parcels from existing AutoCAD objects 1 Open drawing Parcel-1A.dwg, which is located in the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 355
labels are automatically updated if any line or curve segments are edited or deleted. The numbers with a circular border are automatically generated parcel numbers. You will change these numbers to use a more desirable numbering convention. Exercise 1: Creating Parcels from AutoCAD Objects | 343 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 356
box, specify the following parameters: ■ Renumber: Selected ■ Starting Number: 101 ■ Increment Value: 1 3 Click OK. 4 To specify a start point, click to top-most parcel. 5 To specify an end point, click the bottom-most parcel. 6 Press Enter twice. The parcel area labels are now numbered in ascending - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 357
. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Parcels by Layout. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating Parcels from AutoCAD Objects (page 341). Create parcels using a free-form line 1 Open Parcel-1B.dwg, which is available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 358
. 6 To specify the lot line direction, move the cursor straight up, and snap to the intersection of the back lot line. 346 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 359
The new parcel is created and labeled. 7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to create another lot line as shown in the following image. Exercise 2: Subdividing a Parcel with a Free-Form Segment | 347 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 360
will successively subdivide a parcel with segments that are defined by their angle at the frontage. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Parcels by Layout. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Subdividing a Parcel with a Free-Form Segment (page 345). 348 | Chapter - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 361
Specify parcel creation settings 1 Open Parcel-1C.dwg, which is available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Parcel drop-down ➤ Parcel Creation Tools . 3 On the Parcel Layout Tools toolbar, click . 4 Specify the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 362
yellow line displays the proposed frontage. NOTE When you specify the frontage starting point, do not snap to the beginning of the curve. If the frontage starts at the beginning point of the curve, no solution will be found. 5 Enter a frontage angle of 90 degrees. 350 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 363
next parcel is displayed in the drawing. 7 In the Parcel Layout Tools dialog box, for Minimum Area, enter 8000. Notice that the preview graphic updates to reflect the changed area value. 8 Press Enter. Two new parcels are created and labeled. Exercise 3: Subdividing a Parcel with a Slide Line | 351 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 364
: Place Remainder In Last Parcel 3 Click the area label for the large parcel on the south side of the site. 4 Specify the start and end points of the parcel frontage as shown in the following image. 352 | Chapter 10 Parcels - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 365
5 Enter a frontage angle of 90 degrees. A preview of the proposed parcels is displayed. Exercise 3: Subdividing a Parcel with a Slide Line | 353 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 366
6 Press Enter. The new parcels are created and labeled. NOTE You will correct the placement of some of the lot lines in the Editing Parcel Data (page 361) tutorial. 354 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 367
this tutorial, go to Exercise 4: Subdividing a Parcel with a Swing Line (page 355). Exercise 4: Subdividing a Parcel with a Swing Line In this exercise, you will subdivide a parcel with a segment that swings from a reference point on the back line. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 368
Specify parcel creation settings 1 Open Parcel-1D.dwg, which is available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Parcel drop-down ➤ Parcel Creation Tools . -Family. Leave other settings at their default values. Click OK. 356 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 369
the large parcel in the northeast corner of the site. 4 Specify the start and end points of the parcel frontage as shown in the following image. Notice that when you move the cursor to specify the end point, a yellow line displays the proposed frontage. 5 Click the northeast corner of the parcel to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 370
6 Press Enter to create the parcel. The new parcel is created and labeled. 358 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 371
These practices eliminate unwanted parcels being created by alignments interacting with a site. When an alignment is in a site, it creates new parcels if it forms closed areas by crossing over itself or other alignments or parcels on the same site. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 372
is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page the drawing. 3 Press Enter twice. The Create Alignment from Objects dialog box is displayed. Notice that, by default, the ➤ Centerline Alignments collection in Prospector. Notice that the new alignment was placed in the Alignments collection, and did - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 373
to move Alignment - (3) to the top-level Alignments collection. 4 Close Parcel-1E.dwg. To continue to the next tutorial, go to Editing Parcel Data (page 361). Tutorial: Editing Parcel Data This tutorial demonstrates two ways of resizing a parcel by moving a lot line. The tools that you use to edit - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 374
from a specified point through a selected parcel until a target area is enclosed. If a lot line is created either from other AutoCAD Civil 3D objects or the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Parcels by Layout. Specify parcel creation settings 1 Open Parcel-2A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 375
■ Frontage Offset: 20.0000 ■ Minimum Width: 40.0000 ■ Minimum Depth: 50.0000 ■ Use Maximum Depth: Yes ■ Maximum Depth: 200.0000 ■ Multiple Solution Preference: Use Smallest Area Automatic Layout ■ Automatic Mode: Off ■ Remainder Distribution: Place Remainder In Last Parcel Slide a parcel lot line 1 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 376
5 Specify the parcel frontage as shown in the following image. 364 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 377
6 Enter a frontage angle of 90. Preview graphics of the parcel creation parameters and proposed solution are displayed. The displayed solution slides the lot line along the frontage at the angle specified. The proposed solution encloses an area that meets the parcel creation parameters you specified - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 378
7 Press Enter. 366 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 379
Further exploration: Use Steps 3 through 8 to move the lot lines that are between parcels 108, 109, and 110 to match the parcel layout of parcels 101, 102, and 103. Exercise 1: Sliding a Parcel Lot Line | 367 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 380
a specified reference point. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Parcels by Layout. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Sliding a Parcel Lot Line (page 362). Specify parcel creation settings 1 Open Parcel-2B.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 381
2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Parcel drop-down ➤ Parcel Creation Tools . 3 On the Parcel Layout Tools toolbar, click . 4 Specify the following parameters: As you specify each parameter, notice that a preview graphic is displayed at the bottom of the Parcel Layout Tools window. Parcel - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 382
5 Specify the parcel frontage as shown in the following image. 370 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 383
NOTE You must turn off OSNAP to perform the following step. 6 Move the cursor to the approximate location in the following image. Exercise 2: Swinging One End of a Parcel Lot Line | 371 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 384
graphics of the parcel creation parameters and proposed solution are displayed. The displayed solution swings the lot line along the reference point. The proposed solution encloses an area that meets the parcel creation parameters you specified at the beginning of this exercise. 372 | Chapter - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 385
8 Press Enter. Exercise 2: Swinging One End of a Parcel Lot Line | 373 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 386
Further exploration: Use Steps 3 through 8 to move the lot line that is between parcels 106 and 107. 374 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 387
Esc to end the command. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Editing Parcel Lot Line Geometry two separate lot lines, and then remove a point of intersection from the combined lot line. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Parcels. Exercise 3: Editing Parcel - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 388
This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Swinging One End of a Parcel Lot Line (page 368). Add a point of intersection to a parcel lot line 1 Open Parcel-2C.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Select the back lot line that is shared by parcels 105 and 106. 3 Click - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 389
The back lot line now has a point of intersection at the point at which the parcels meet. With a PI the lot line. These grips are available on lot lines that were created either from other AutoCAD Civil 3D objects or the fixed line and curve tools available on the Parcel Layout Tools toolbar. You can - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 390
. 2 Select the back lot line of parcel 105 as the cutting edge. Press Enter. 3 Select the lot line that extends past parcel 105 as the object to trim. 378 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 391
Geometry panel ➤ Break. 2 Select the back lot line that is shared by parcels 106 through 110. 3 On the command line, enter F to specify the first point to break. 4 In the drawing, snap to the intersection of the back lot line and the lot line that separates parcels 107 and 108. Click - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 392
Enter. Two lot lines are created, separated at the point you specified. Join two parcel lot lines 1 Click Parcel of parcel 106. 3 Press Enter. The two lot lines are now a single entity. Delete a point of intersection 1 Click Parcel Segment tab ➤ Edit Geometry panel ➤ Delete PI. 2 In the drawing, - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 393
last. AutoCAD Civil 3D allows you to export inverse or map check reports for either a single parcel, a series of parcels, or all parcels in a site. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Parcel Styles, Parcel Properties, and Exporting a Parcel Inverse or Mapcheck Report. Tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 394
lines are visible where different types overlap. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Changing Parcel Display Order. Change parcel style display order 1 Open Parcel-3A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, expand - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 395
3 In the Parcel Style Display Order list, select Standard and click to move it to the top of the stack. 4 Click Apply. After the model regenerates, notice that the blue Standard lot lines have overwritten the pink ones for Single-Family lots. Exercise 1: Changing Parcel Style Display Order | 383 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 396
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4, but give the Property style the highest display order. This setting displays a light blue line around the extents of the site. 384 | Chapter 10 Parcels Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 397
road at the top right of the drawing. In AutoCAD Civil 3D you can export inverse or mapcheck reports for either a single parcel, a series of parcels, or all parcels in a site. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Exporting a Parcel Inverse or Mapcheck Report. Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 398
6 Click OK. The ExportAnalysis.txt file automatically opens in the text editor associated with AutoCAD Civil 3D and is saved in the location you specified in Step 5. NOTE If the file does not automatically open, open it from the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). 386 | Chapter 10 Parcels - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 399
page 819) so that you do not overwrite the original drawings. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Grading Objects. Tutorial: Setting up Grading Standards This tutorial demonstrates how to adjust grading settings, criteria, and styles. Grading settings are used for - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 400
, you will learn how to use grading settings. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Changing Grading Settings. Review grading settings 1 Open Grading-1.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In Toolspace, on the Settings tab, right-click Grading - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 401
criteria set is displayed in the Grading Criteria Sets collection. Create a grading criteria 1 Right-click Ditch Criteria Set. Click New. 2 In the Grading Criteria dialog box, click the Information tab. 3 In the Name field, enter Distance @ -6%. This criteria creates a grade to a distance of 10 feet - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 402
a relative elevation of -3 feet at a 3-to-1 slope. 3 Click OK to close the Grading Criteria dialog box. 4 On the Toolspace Settings tab, click and drag the new criteria (Relative Elevation @ 3-1 Slope) from the Basic Set to the Ditch Criteria Set. 390 | Chapter 11 Grading - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 403
of criteria set. To continue this tutorial, continue to Exercise 3: Creating Grading Styles (page 391). Exercise 3: Creating Grading Styles In this exercise, you will create a new grading style and slope pattern. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Using Grading Style. This - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 404
Tutorial: Creating Gradings This tutorial demonstrates how to create a feature line and how to grade from the feature line. You can create gradings from parcel lot lines or feature lines. A feature line is a linear object more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Grading. - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 405
, but not as a target. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Feature Lines. This exercise continues from the Setting Up Grading Standards (page 387) tutorial. Create feature lines from AutoCAD objects NOTE This exercise uses Grading-1.dwg with the modifications you made - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 406
will use the transition command to defer entering elevation values at intermediate points along the feature line. 5 Stretch the feature line and click a transition, enter SU to use the elevation of the surface at that point. 8 Note the surface elevation shown at the command line. Press Enter twice - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 407
this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Assigning Feature Line Elevations (page 395). Exercise 2: Assigning Feature Line Elevations In this exercise, you will assign elevations to the feature lines you created from AutoCAD lines in the previous exercise. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 408
line. You can also click one of the endpoints and move it to a new location. When you do any grip editing, values in the Grading Elevation Editor update. 5 Move the cursor over the surface near the elevation point to see the surface elevation displayed. 6 In the Grading Elevation Editor, set the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 409
An elevation point has been tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Creating a Grading (page 397). Exercise 3: Creating a Grading In this exercise, you will create a set of gradings, called a grading group, that form a runoff on the side of an embankment. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 410
NOTE This exercise uses Grading-2.dwg with the modifications you made in the previous exercise, or you can open Grading-3.dwg from the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 1 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Grading drop-down ➤ Grading Creation Tools . 2 In the Grading Creation Tools toolbar - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 411
one side of a ditch, extending down from the baseline at a 6% grade for a distance of 10 feet. 5 Press Esc to end the command. In the next few steps, you will create another grading from the target line of the first grading to the existing surface. 6 Set your display so that feature line AB fills - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 412
the baseline, creating an intermediate elevation point. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Grading. Exercise 1: Editing AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Grading Criteria. Edit feature line elevations 1 Open Grading-4.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 413
adjust the elevation of the next point for the new grade. ■ Grade Back - Grade from the previous point. Adjusting this setting affects the elevation of the current point, holding the elevation of the next point for the new grade. Further exploration: Another way to review and edit the elevations of - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 414
continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Balancing Cut and Fill Volumes (page 402). Exercise 2: Balancing Cut and Fill Volumes In this exercise, you will adjust the elevation of a building pad to balance the cut and fill volumes. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Displaying - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 415
box, leave the Required Volume set to 0, history of your elevation changes and their effects is displayed. To continue this tutorial updates the grading criteria for only the currently selected grading object objects that currently use the criteria. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 416
the value unlocked applies the value to only grading objects that are created in the future. 9 Click OK. The AB and BC grading objects are both updated in the drawing to account for the new criteria value. To continue to the next tutorial, go to Grading from a Complex Building Footprint (page 404 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 417
, proceed to the Using Feature Lines to Modify a Grading tutorial (page 412) to learn how to modify the grading solution, using the AutoCAD Civil 3D feature line editing tools. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Grading. Exercise 1: Simplifying a Building Footprint In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 418
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Feature Lines. Create a stepped offset feature line 1 Open Grading-6.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 On the command line, enter OffsetGapType. Enter 1 as the value. The OffsetGapType variable - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 419
Add fillets to the feature line 1 Click Modify tab ➤ Edit Geometry panel ➤ Fillet . 2 Click the offset feature line when prompted to select an object. 3 On the command line, enter R to specify a radius for the fillet. Enter 15.000 as the radius value. 4 On each side of the ramp, click a - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 420
geometry will result in a much simpler grading than one created directly from the original footprint. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Grading. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Simplifying a Building Footprint (page 405). 408 | Chapter 11 Grading Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 421
Create a grading group and specify grading creation settings NOTE This exercise uses Grading-6.dwg with the modifications you made in the previous exercise. 1 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Grading drop-down ➤ Grading Creation Tools . 2 On the Grading Creation Tools toolbar, click Set The - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 422
will fill these areas and apply appropriate grading styles. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Filling Holes in a Grading (page 410). display and volume calculations. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Filling a Void Area. This exercise continues from Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 423
Create infill gradings NOTE This exercise uses Grading-6.dwg with the modifications you made in the previous exercise. 1 On the Grading Creation Tools toolbar, from the Select A Grading Criteria list, select Grade To Distance. NOTE Although an infill has no criteria, you select its grading style - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 424
will adjust the tessellation of the arcs around the ramp, which will result in a more accurate representation of the ramp. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Feature Lines. 412 | Chapter 11 Grading Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 425
-7.dwg from the tutorial drawings folder (page 3D The grading triangulation is displayed in the 3D Wireframe visual style. It is helpful updated the arc tessellation, you must update the grading infill areas to apply the new setting. The easiest way to update the infill areas is by using the AutoCAD - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 426
triangulation of the arcs along the ramp has improved. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Adjusting Grading Triangulation with a Feature Line the surface in this area. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Feature Lines. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 427
this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Working with Crossing Feature Lines (page 415). Exercise 3: Working with Crossing Feature Lines In this exercise, you will learn how feature lines interact when they cross each other at and between vertices. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 428
Flatten dialog box, select Constant Grade. Click OK. Notice that in the Grading Elevation Editor, the Grade Ahead and Grade Back values are updated to a consistent value. When you flatten a feature line, the points between the start elevation and the end elevation are set 416 | Chapter 11 Grading - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 429
the drawing window, click the building pad feature line. The elevation points of the building pad are now displayed in the Grading Elevation Editor. for the shared vertex updated the elevation of both feature lines. As you see in the following image, the new common feature line elevation affected - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 430
beginning point of point. Unlike a shared vertex, there is not an actual point at a split point point to a permanent point, you can edit the elevation of a split point directly, and have better control over that point. 11 Select the grip at the beginning point point was created. The grade break point - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 431
13 In the Flatten dialog box, select Constant Grade. Click OK. The grade flattens, and the elevations updates to accommodate the new grade. Exercise 3: Working with Crossing Feature Lines | 419 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 432
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, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Understanding Assemblies and Understanding Subassemblies. Tutorial: Working with Assemblies This tutorial demonstrates the basic tasks you will use to use AutoCAD Civil 3D subassemblies to build corridor assemblies. This tutorial demonstrates common tasks - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 434
sidewalks, and slopes to an existing surface. NOTE The corridor assembly you build will be used to create a corridor model in the Creating a Basic Corridor (page 459) tutorial. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Assemblies. Create an assembly baseline 1 Open Assembly - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 435
the Tool Palettes control bar. Click Civil Metric Subassemblies. 3 Click the Lanes tab. 4 Click LaneOutsideSuper. 5 In the Properties palette, under ADVANCED, specify the following parameters: ■ Side: Right ■ Width: 3.5 6 In the drawing, click the marker point on the assembly baseline. The - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 436
grip, and then click the correct marker point. Add a sidewalk subassembly 1 In the Tool Palettes window, on the Basic tab, click Sidewalk. Basic 2 In the Properties palette, under ADVANCED, specify the following parameters: ■ Side: Right ■ Width: 1.5 424 | Chapter 12 Corridor Assembly Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 437
■ Buffer Width 1: 0.5 ■ Buffer Width 2: 0.5 3 In the drawing, click the marker point at the top, back of the curb. Add a daylight subassembly 1 In the Tool Palettes window, on the Basic tab, click BasicSideSlopeCutDitch. 2 In the Properties palette, under ADVANCED, specify the following parameters: - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 438
four subassemblies you added. 2 Right click. Click Mirror. 3 Click the marker point on the assembly baseline. The subassemblies are displayed on the left side of the assembly marker. The Mirror command creates a mirror image of the selected subassemblies. 426 | Chapter 12 Corridor Assembly Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 439
it easy to manage assemblies and subassemblies in complex drawings. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Subassemblies. Examine the default subassembly naming convention 1 Open Assembly-1b.dwg, which is available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 440
the Tool Palettes control bar. Click Civil Imperial Subassemblies 4 Click the Basic tab. 5 Click BasicLane. 6 In the Properties palette, under ADVANCED, set the Side to Right. 7 In the drawing, click the marker point on the assembly baseline. The right lane subassembly is now attached to the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 441
Name(CP)]> property. 5 Click OK twice. Examine the updated subassembly naming convention 1 In the Tool Palettes window, click BasicCurbAndGutter. 2 In the Properties palette, under ADVANCED, set the Side to Right. 3 In the drawing, click the marker point at the top-right edge of the travel lane - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 442
drawings. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Subassemblies. Examine the assemblies 1 Open Assembly-1c.dwg, which is available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This drawing contains several completed corridor assemblies. The assemblies are designed to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 443
are displayed in the Item tree. Notice that the subassemblies are categorized into groups. Subassembly groups manage the order in which subassemblies are processed during corridor modeling. The first time you add a subassembly to an assembly, the subassembly is added to the first group. When you add - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 444
the subassembly names you specified are displayed in the Prospector list view. Further exploration: Practice what you learned by renaming the subassemblies in the remaining assemblies. To continue to the next tutorial, go to Creating an Assembly with Conditions (page 433). 432 | Chapter 12 Corridor - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 445
station. Conditional subassemblies enable you to reduce the number of corridor regions and assemblies to maintain. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Assemblies with Conditional Subassemblies. Exercise 1: Examining the Existing Corridor in Section In this exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 446
3 On the Section Editor tab, use the buttons to examine how the Through Road assembly is applied to at the corridor stations. The assembly creates a ditch on either side of the road. At the beginning and end of the corridor, the cut and fill is relatively consistent on both sides. In the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 447
4 In the View/Edit Corridor Section Tools toolbar, click station 0+00. to return to To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Adding Conditional Subassemblies to a Corridor Assembly (page 435). Exercise 2: Adding Conditional Subassemblies to a Corridor Assembly In this exercise, you will add - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 448
to the surface at a point that is 60' from the baseline. ■ Cut > 5.0000': Add a 12.0' daylight link at a -2.0% slope, and then add a retaining wall. ■ Fill: Slope to surface at 4.0%. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Examining the Existing Corridor in Section (page 433). 436 | Chapter - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 449
right-click the Tool Palettes control bar. Click Civil Imperial Subassemblies. 3 Click the Conditional tab. 4 Click subassembly in layout view. These parameters enable you to position the conditional subassembly and subassemblies that are attached to it, but do not affect the corridor - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 450
: 10000.0000' 8 Add a third ConditionalCutOrFill subassembly to the left guardrail using the following parameters: ■ Side: Left ■ Layout Width: 20.0000' ■ Layout Grade: 1.000:1 ■ Type: Cut ■ Minimum Distance: 0.0000' ■ Maximum Distance: 10000.0000' 438 | Chapter 12 Corridor Assembly Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 451
subassembly. Right-click. Click Move To. Click the Fill 0.00 : 5.00 conditional subassembly. 2 Select the ditch subassembly that you just moved. Right-click. Click Copy To. Click the Cut 0.00 : 10000.00 conditional subassembly. Exercise 2: Adding Conditional Subassemblies to a Corridor Assembly - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 452
to the hinge point on the daylight basin subassembly for the cut condition using the following parameters: ■ Side: Left ■ Layout Width: 12.0000' ■ Layout Grade: 0.500:1 ■ Type: Cut ■ Minimum Distance: 5.0001' ■ Maximum Distance: 10000.0000' 440 | Chapter 12 Corridor Assembly Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 453
to the hinge point on the daylight basin subassembly using the following parameters: ■ Side: Left ■ Layout Width: 12.0000' ■ Layout Grade: 1.000:1 ■ Type: Fill ■ Minimum Distance: 0.0000' ■ Maximum Distance: 10000.0000' Exercise 2: Adding Conditional Subassemblies to a Corridor Assembly | 441 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 454
subassembly using the default parameters. 3 Using the Generic tool palette, add a LinkOffsetOnSurface subassembly to the Cut 0.00 : 5.00 conditional subassembly using the following parameters: ■ Offset From Baseline: -60.000' ■ Omit Link: No 442 | Chapter 12 Corridor Assembly Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 455
placement mode. When you are finished, the assembly should look like this: To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Adjusting Conditional Subassembly Properties (page 443). Exercise 3: Adjusting Conditional Subassembly Properties In this exercise, you will adjust the properties of one of the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 456
targets. This is also a good practice when a drawing contains multiple assemblies. For more information, see the Managing Assemblies and Subassemblies (page 430) exercise. In the following steps, you will give the subassemblies more meaningful names. 444 | Chapter 12 Corridor Assembly Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 457
again to highlight the text. Change the name to COND Fill 0-5 for TR-L. A descriptive naming convention helps to distinguish between the many ConditionalCutOrFill subassemblies that are present: ■ COND: Conditional ■ Fill: The specified condition ■ 0-5: The minimum and maximum distance values ■ TR - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 458
this exercise, you will reset the corridor targets, rebuild the corridor, and then examine how the conditional subassembly affects the corridor model. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Viewing and Editing Corridor Sections. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Adjusting - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 459
and rebuild the corridor. Examine the rebuilt corridor 1 In the View/Edit Corridor Section Tools toolbar, click station 0+00. to return to At the first few stations, the corridor is in a relatively deep fill condition. In Exercise 2: Adding Conditional Subassemblies to a Corridor Assembly (page - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 460
and Sharing Corridor Assemblies This tutorial demonstrates how to use AutoCAD Civil 3D to save commonly used corridor assemblies, and then share them with other users. You can create an unlimited number of corridor assemblies, with either the subassemblies that are shipped with AutoCAD Civil 3D or - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 461
the assemblies that are included in the sample drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Sharing Assemblies. Create a tool palette 1 Open Assembly-3a.dwg, which is available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This drawing contains an existing ground surface, and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 462
the baseline marker. Drag the baseline onto the Tutorial Assemblies tool palette. The image and name of 3 for the remaining three assemblies. 5 On the Tutorial Assemblies tool palette, right-click an empty area. tool palette. Click OK. 7 On the Tutorial Assemblies tool palette, hover the cursor over - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 463
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Content Browser Help topics Creating a New Tool Catalog and Adding a Tool Autodesk Content Browser 2011 window, click . 3 In the Add Catalog dialog box, select Create A New Catalog. 4 Replace the New Catalog text with Residential Assemblies (Tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 464
(Tutorial) tool catalog opens. TIP To ensure that the Content Browser remains visible over the AutoCAD Civil 3D window, right-click the Autodesk Content Browser 2011 title bar and click Always On Top. 2 In the Autodesk Content Browser 2011 window, click . 452 | Chapter 12 Corridor Assembly - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 465
: Corridor assemblies for residential subdivisions that require a 50-ft right-of-way 4 Click OK. Add assemblies to a tool palette in a tool catalog 1 In the Autodesk Content Browser 2011 window, double-click the 50-ft ROW Assemblies tool palette. 2 In the AutoCAD Civil 3D window, click the Tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 466
on the network changes, the users' catalog libraries will be automatically updated. 5 Click Next. 6 On the Step 3 Of 4 Explorer, navigate to the Assemblies Tutorial folder on the Windows desktop. folder ■ Residential Assemblies (Tutorial).atc To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 4: Installing - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 467
, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Content Browser Help topic Adding an Existing Tool Catalog to Your Catalog Library. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Publishing a Tool Catalog (page 453). Delete the existing catalog from your Content Browser library 1 In the Autodesk Content Browser 2011 window - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 468
an assembly from Content Browser to a drawing 1 Click ➤ New. 2 In the Select Template dialog box, select _AutoCAD Civil 3D (Imperial) NCS.dwt. Click Open. 3 In the Autodesk Content Browser 2010 window, open the Residential Assemblies (Tutorial) ➤ 50-ft ROW Assemblies tool palette. 4 Hover the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 469
3 Hover the cursor over the tool palette. icon next to the 50-ft ROW Assemblies Notice that the cursor changes to a . 4 Click and hold the icon. Drag the cursor onto the tool palette, and then release the mouse button. The 50-ft ROW Assemblies tool palette and its contents are displayed in the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 470
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how to use AutoCAD Civil 3D objects to build a basic corridor model. NOTE This tutorial uses the corridor assembly that you built in the Creating an Assembly (page 422) exercise. A corridor model builds on and uses various AutoCAD Civil 3D objects and data, including subassemblies, assemblies - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 472
Specify the dependent objects 1 Open Corridor-1a.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Corridor drop-down ➤ Create Corridor . 3 When the 'Select baseline alignment' prompt is displayed, select the First Street alignment. 4 When the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 473
(Profile view grid lines removed for clarity) 5 When the 'Select an assembly' prompt is displayed, select the Primary Road Full Section assembly baseline. Tutorial: Creating a Basic Corridor Model | 461 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 474
calculating the daylight points. 6 In the table, in the Object Name column, click . 7 In the Pick A Surface dialog box, select surface EG. This sets the daylight points for both the BasicSideSlopeCutDitch subassemblies to the same surface. 462 | Chapter 13 Corridors Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 475
, go to Creating a Corridor with a Transition Lane (page 463). Tutorial: Creating a Corridor with a Transition Lane This tutorial demonstrates how to create a corridor with a transition lane. The tutorial uses some of the subassemblies that are shipped with AutoCAD Civil 3D to create an assembly - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 476
more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Assemblies and Subassemblies. Exercise 1: Creating an Assembly with a Transition Lane In this exercise, you will create a corridor assembly with transitions. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Assemblies. Create - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 477
the following parameters: ■ Side: Right ■ Gutter Width: 1.2500 3 In the drawing, click the marker point at the top-right edge of the lane to draw the curb and gutter. Add a sidewalk subassembly 1 In the tool palette, click BasicSidewalk. 2 In the Properties palette, under ADVANCED, specify the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 478
daylight subassemblies. Right click. Click Mirror. 3 Click the marker point at the top-left edge of the transition lane to draw a mirror of the curb, sidewalk, and daylight subassemblies. The subassemblies are displayed on the left side of the assembly marker. 466 | Chapter 13 Corridors Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 479
see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Corridors. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating an Assembly with a Transition Lane (page 464). Specify the dependent objects NOTE This exercise uses Corridor-2a.dwg from the previous exercise, or you can open Corridor-2b.dwg from the tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 480
following parameters: ■ Select Object Type To Target: Alignments ■ Select Alignments: Right (1) 3 Click Add. Click OK. Specify the transition lane horizontal target 1 In the Transition Alignment row for BasicLaneTransition - (Left), click the Object Name field. 468 | Chapter 13 Corridors Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 481
on updating the subassembly naming template, see the Modifying the Subassembly Name Template (page 427) exercise. Specify the transition lane elevation targets 1 In the Transition Profile row for BasicLaneTransition - (Right), click the Object Name field. Exercise 2: Creating a Corridor with - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 482
the Set Slope Or Elevation Target dialog box, specify the following parameters: ■ Select Object Type To Target: Profiles ■ Select An Alignment: Right (1) ■ Select Profiles: Layout grade setting. 4 Click OK twice. The corridor model is built, and looks like this: 470 | Chapter 13 Corridors Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 483
rotation point is set to be located at the design profile grade above the centerline of the median ditch. This creates a single consistent cross slope across the entire roadway in superelevated areas. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Corridors. Tutorial: Creating - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 484
➤ Tool Palettes . 2 In the tool palette, right-click the Tool Palettes control bar. Click Civil Imperial Subassemblies. 3 Click the Medians tab. 4 Right-click MedianDepressedShoulderExt. Click Help. Review the diagram to better understand the subassembly. 472 | Chapter 13 Corridors Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 485
on the assembly baseline. A depressed median and inside shoulders are drawn. Add a lane subassembly 1 In the drawing, pan to the left edge of the MedianDepressedShoulderExt subassembly. Zoom in so that each marker point can be seen distinctly. 2 In the tool palette, click the Lanes tab. 3 Click - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 486
: Outside Shoulder Slope This sets these slopes to the outside shoulder superelevation slope. For more information, see the subassembly help. 5 In the drawing, click the marker point at the top outside edge-of-lane on finish grade to add the paved shoulder. 474 | Chapter 13 Corridors Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 487
DaylightStandard. Click Help. Review the diagram and Behavior section to better understand the cut and fill daylighting behaviors. 4 In the tool palette, click DaylightStandard. 5 In the drawing, click the marker point at the outside edge of the ShoulderExtendSubbase subassembly to add the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 488
the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Corridors. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating a Divided Highway Assembly (page 472). Specify the dependent objects NOTE This exercise uses Corridor-3a.dwg from the previous exercise, or you can open Corridor-3b.dwg from the tutorial drawings - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 489
to edit the corridor model. To plot corridor sections, you must create section views. See the Sections Tutorials (page 569) for more information. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Viewing and Editing Corridor Sections. Exercise 1: Viewing Corridor Sections In this exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 490
The view/edit corridor section tools are useful for inspecting how the corridor assemblies interact with other objects in the corridor model. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Viewing Corridor Sections. View a corridor in section 1 Open Corridor-4a.dwg, which is available in - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 491
different from station 3+00.00. The subassembly remains at the center of the grid and at the same zoom factor as you navigate to other stations. 6 On the View Tools panel, click Zoom To An Offset And Elevation. 7 Click Go To Next Station several times. Exercise 1: Viewing Corridor Sections | 479 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 492
of stations. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Corridor Sections. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Viewing Corridor Sections (page 477). Modify subassembly properties for a single station NOTE This exercise uses Corridor-4a.dwg from the previous exercise. 1 On - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 493
that for the other stations, the Width Value is 12.000'. The lane subassembly that is displayed in the section view updates in width to reflect the width at the current station. 8 On the Station Applying Superelevation to an Alignment (page 262) tutorial. Exercise 2: Editing Corridor Sections | 481 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 494
On the Corridor Edit Tools panel, click the corridor model. Update Corridor to update 9 View the corridor section at station 7+75.00. Notice that the profile grade is held at the inside edges-of-traveled-ways and the lanes and shoulders pivot about this point. 482 | Chapter 13 Corridors Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 495
, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Managing and Editing Corridors. Exercise 1: Creating Corridor Surfaces In this exercise, you will create Top, Datum, Pave, and Median surfaces from the corridor. The Top surface tracks the finish grade of the roadway from the left daylight point to the right - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 496
surface defines the area between the travel lanes. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating and Editing Corridor Surfaces. Create a top corridor surface 1 Open Corridor-5a.dwg, which is available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In the drawing, select the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 497
.Gravel.Mixed ■ Overhang Correction: Top Links ■ Link Code: Gravel Generate the surfaces and examine the results 1 Click OK to create the surfaces and close the Corridor Surfaces dialog box. 2 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, expand the Surfaces collection. Exercise 1: Creating - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 498
with another surface (a median), separating them. When you create a corridor surface using Paved as the data, AutoCAD Civil 3D tries to connect the gap in between two link codes. To create voids, you define boundaries to represent the surface appropriately. 486 | Chapter 13 Corridors Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 499
more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding and Editing Corridor Boundaries. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating Corridor Surfaces (page 483). Create outside boundaries automatically 1 Open Corridor-5b.dwg, which is available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 500
box is displayed. Select EPS. Click OK. 7 Pan to the other end of the corridor. Notice that a red line appears along the first feature line you selected. 8 Select the feature line in circle 10. 9 In the Select A Feature Line dialog box, select EPS. Click OK. 488 | Chapter 13 Corridors Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 501
This will be a hide boundary and will act as a mask over the median area of the Corridor - (1) Pave surface. 1 In the Corridor Surfaces dialog box, on the Boundaries tab, select the Corridor - (1) Pave surface. Right-click. Click Add Interactively 2 Repeat the previous procedure to define the inside - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 502
a corridor requires that you apply a material area fill style to each of the appropriate subassembly links. Hatching produces a less realistic image of the surface than rendering, but hatching prints easily through AutoCAD. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Rendering Corridor - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 503
the materials that are set for the links that are included in the subassemblies for the current corridor. These materials will be displayed on each link when you render the corridor model: ■ Daylight_Cut: Sitework.Planting.Grass.Short ■ Daylight_Fill: Sitework.Planting.Grass.Short ■ Ditch: Sitework - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 504
line, enter RENDER to render the corridor in 3D using the render materials that are applied to the subassembly links. Next, you will view 2D hatch patterns on the corridor by applying shape styles to the appropriate subassembly links. Apply 2D hatching to the corridor model 1 Click View tab ➤ Views - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 505
Fill Style column, notice that a fill has been applied to each of the subassembly links that you examined in the previous procedure. However, notice that Slope_Link does not to the 2D corridor model. Zoom in on the beginning of the corridor to examine the hatch patterns. Exercise 3: Visualizing - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 506
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an intersection is a AutoCAD Civil 3D object that is dynamic in both 2D and 3D. Profiles, corridors, and assemblies can be these tutorials are available in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). If you want to save your work from these tutorials, save the drawings to the My Civil Tutorial Data - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 508
Offset Alignment (page 239) exercise. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Intersections. Exercise 1: Creating a Peer Road Intersection In this exercise, you will create a three-way intersection and generate a corridor that maintains the crowns of both roads. To create - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 509
roads. Each corridor is made up of a corridor assembly and a centerline alignment and profile. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Intersections. Specify the intersection location 1 Open Intersection-Create-1.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 510
the General page, under Intersection Corridor Type, select All Crowns Maintained Definition ➤ Offset Value: 3.5000 ■ Create New Offsets From Start To End Of Centerlines: Cleared offset alignments and profiles as targets for other objects, including other intersections along the same road. Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 511
-Set_All Crowns.xml. Click Open. An assembly set enables you to quickly import a group of existing corridor assemblies, and then apply them to specific section types. 5 Click Create Intersection. The intersection is created, and new corridor regions are created in the intersection area. Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 512
Examine the new objects 1 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, expand the Four alignments collections are available. Alignments collection. 2 Under Alignments Under Offset Alignments, expand the Profiles collection. First Street-Left-3.500 ➤ 500 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 513
the Offset Alignments and Curb Return Alignments were created using the parameters that you specified in the Create Intersection wizard. Closing gaps in the corridor 1 In the drawing, select the corridor in the intersection area. Slider grips are displayed at the start and end stations of the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 514
440. 12 Drag the grip toward the intersection. Click to place the grip at the beginning of the intersection. 13 Right-click the First Street corridor. Click Rebuild Corridor. The corridor rebuilds, eliminating the gaps between it and the intersection. 502 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 515
at the curb returns. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Intersections. Specify the intersection location and primary road 1 Open Intersection-Create-2.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). Exercise 2: Creating a Primary Road Intersection - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 516
2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Intersections drop-down ➤ Create Intersection. 3 In the drawing, click the intersection point of the Road A and Road B alignments. 4 Click the Road A alignment to specify it as the primary road. 504 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 517
grade parameters 1 In the Create Intersection wizard, on the General page, under Intersection Corridor Type, select Primary Road Crown Maintained. 2 Click Next. Specify the horizontal and vertical geometry parameters 1 On the Geometry Details page, click Offset Parameters. Default horizontal - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 518
Right Offset Alignment Definition ➤ Offset Value: 3.0000 ■ Create New Offsets From Start To End Of Centerlines: Selected 3 Click highlight a property, the preview graphic at the bottom of the dialog box updates to illustrate the property in a typical intersection. Examine the default values that - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 519
drawing. To save your changes as a new assembly set, click Save As Set on the Corridor Regions page. For this exercise, you will accept the default assembly set. For more information about managing corridor assemblies, see the Corridor Assembly Tutorials (page 421). 5 Click Cancel. 6 Click Create - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 520
need to create several intersections along a single corridor. You define the offset geometry for the primary road, and then reuse it for subsequent intersections. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Intersections. 508 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 521
1 Open Intersection-Create-3.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This drawing contains an intersection of ➤ Intersections drop-down ➤ Create Intersection. 3 In the drawing, click the intersection point of the Road A and Road C alignments. 4 Click the Road A alignment - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 522
grade parameters 1 In the Create Intersection wizard, on the General page, under Intersection Corridor Type, select Primary Road Crown Maintained. 2 Click Next. Specify the horizontal geometry parameters left-hand side of the Road A alignment. 510 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 523
6 Click OK. 7 In the Intersection Offset Parameters dialog box, for Right Offset Alignment Definition, repeat Steps 2 through 6 to assign the offset alignment that is on the right-hand side of the Road A alignment. Exercise 3: Creating an Intersection with Existing Geometry | 511 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 524
box. In the drawing, the first quadrant is highlighted, and arrows indicate the direction of incoming and outgoing traffic. 512 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 525
10 In the Intersection Curb Return dialog box, under Intersection Quadrant, select SE - Quadrant. 11 SE - Quadrant, select the Widen Turn Lane For Incoming Road check box. 12 Under Intersection Quadrant, select NW - Quadrant. 13 NW - Quadrant, select the Widen Turn Lane For Incoming Road check box. - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 526
corridor parameters 1 On the Corridor Regions page, specify the following options: ■ Create Corridors In The Intersection Area: Selected ■ Add To An Existing Corridor: Selected, Corridor The intersection is created, and new corridor regions are created in the intersection area. 514 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 527
Further exploration: To extend the corridor between the two intersections, add a corridor region between the two intersections. Exercise 3: Creating an Intersection with Existing Geometry | 515 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 528
next tutorial, go to Editing Intersections (page 516). Tutorial: Editing Intersections This tutorial demonstrates how to modify an existing intersection object. the primary road. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Intersections. Exercise 1: Editing the Horizontal - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 529
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Offset Alignments and Widenings. Modify offset alignment parameters 1 Open Intersection-Edit-Horizontal.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This drawing contains an intersection of a primary road (Road A) - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 530
alignments to 4.000. Notice that as the values change, the intersection updates in the drawing. Modify the curb return parameters 1 Click Intersection tab alignment parameters for the northeast intersection quadrant. This dialog box enables you to change basic parameters, as well as specific details - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 531
2 Clear the Widen Turn Lane For Outgoing Road check box. In the drawing, the widening region for the northeast quadrant is removed. Exercise 1: Editing the Horizontal Geometry of an Intersection | 519 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 532
3 Under Intersection Quadrant, click SW - Quadrant. 4 Clear the Widen Turn Lane For Outgoing Road check box. 520 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 533
Grip edit a curb return alignment 1 In the drawing, select the southeast curb return alignment. Grips appear along the curb return alignment. Exercise 1: Editing the Horizontal Geometry of an Intersection | 521 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 534
curb return widening region updates, and the values update in the Intersection Curb Return Parameters dialog box. For more information about the widening grips, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Offset Alignments to place the grip. 522 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 535
This action enables the relationship between the curb returns and the offset alignments to be maintained as you move the intersection along the centerline alignment. 3 Press Esc. 4 Zoom - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 536
The intersection slides along the Road B centerline and offset alignment. The curb return alignments and Road A offset alignments move to accommodate the new intersection point. The curb return and offset alignment geometry parameters are maintained. 524 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 537
object. You will edit the profiles graphically and parametrically, and examine how the changes affect the intersection. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Intersections. Examine locked PVIs 1 Open Intersection-Edit-Vertical.dwg, which is located in the tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 538
locked to another profile. When the intersection was created, the middle PVI was created at the point where the secondary road intersects with the primary road profile. The other two PVIs were created to maintain intersection or primary road profile. 526 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 539
displayed on the profile, and the PVI Station and PVI Elevation values are no longer available. A PVI can be manually locked to a specified station and elevation value. Manually locked PVIs are not affected by modifications to other portions of the profile. 7 Close the Profile Layout Tools toolbar - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 540
alignments. This enables you to extend the side road grade rules outside the extents of the intersection. ■ Distance Value: 100.000m ■ Maximum Grade Change: 2.00% In the lower right viewport, a new PVI is created Rules dialog box. 5 Press Esc. 528 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 541
Add a low point to a curb return profile 1 In the upper right viewport, zoom in to the Intersection - 2 - (SE) toolbar, click Insert PVI. 5 Click between the two the curb return. grips to place a PVI, creating a low point on Exercise 2: Editing the Vertical Geometry of an Intersection | 529 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 542
A low point facilitates drainage along a curb return. In the following procedures, you will see how the curb return reacts to changes in other objects. 6 Close the Profile Layout Tools toolbar. Move the primary road alignment to place the grip. 530 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 543
In the bottom right viewport, notice that the three dynamically locked PVIs moved to a new location. This happened because you moved the alignment to which they are locked. In the top right viewport, examine how the changes to the intersection - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 544
up to accommodate the new elevation of the offset profiles. The ends of the curb return profile are locked to the offset profiles. You must manually update PVIs that have been placed within the profile. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Creating and Editing a Corridor in the Intersection - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 545
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Updating Corridor Regions in Intersections and Recreating Corridor Regions in Intersections. Create a corridor in the intersection area 1 Open Intersection-Edit-Corridor.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 546
area. Modify the corridor properties 1 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, expand the Intersections collections. Corridors and If either of the objects in these collections is the object and select Rebuild. out of date, right-click 534 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 547
the grip down. Click to place the grip several hundred meters to the south. 4 Click Corridor tab ➤ Modify Corridor panel ➤ Corridor Properties drop-down ➤ Corridor Properties. 5 In the Corridor Properties dialog box, on the Parameters tab, click Select Region From Drawing. Exercise 3: Creating and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 548
the drawing, click the bottom of the corridor. The specified region is highlighted in the Corridor Properties dialog box. 7 In the highlighted 5 ■ Along Profile Curves: 5 9 Click OK twice. The corridor is rebuilt. The corridor extends further to the south. In the extended region, the assemblies are - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 549
regions 1 Select the intersection marker. 2 Click Intersection tab ➤ Modify panel ➤ Recreate Corridor Regions. 3 In the Intersection Corridor Regions dialog box, under Apply An Assembly Set, click Browse. 4 In the Select Assembly Set File dialog box, navigate to the Assemblies folder (page 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 550
from which to create a roundabout. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Roundabouts. Specify the roundabout center point and approach roads 1 Open Roundabout-Create.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 538 | Chapter 14 Intersection and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 551
2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Intersections drop-down ➤ Create Roundabout. 3 To specify the roundabout center point, in the drawing, on the ROAD D alignment, click station 0+140. 4 To specify the approach roads, click Roads C, D, and E as shown. Press Enter. Exercise 1: Creating a - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 552
to Import, select RG = 20. NOTE The Drawing Standard and Predefined Parameters To Import controls enable you to apply preset parameters to a roundabout. You will learn more in Exercise 5: Working with Outer Radius: 20 ■ Circulatory Road Width: 8 540 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 553
Roundabout - Approach Roads dialog box, under Predefined Parameters To Import, select RG = 20. When you change this setting, the Approach Road Parameters section is populated with preset values. You will learn how to modify and save these values for later use in Exercise 5: Working with Roundabout - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 554
parameter enables you driver exits the circulatory road. 3 In the AB6 row, for Distance, enter 50. 4 Under Pavement Markings, in the Yield Line row, under Linetype, select DASHED. 5 Under Crosswalk Markings, clear the following check boxes: 542 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 555
Draw ■ Entry ■ Exit Break ■ Break At Entry Island Edge ■ Break At Exit Island Edge NOTE Do not click Apply to All on this page. Later in this exercise, you will compare the default sign and marking parameters with the values you entered in the preceding steps. Examine the roundabout components 1 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 556
only one end of it was created as an approach road. When an alignment passes through a roundabout center point, only the alignment end that you click is added as an approach road. You will learn how to add meters from the circulatory road edge. 544 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 557
5 The AB6 (exiting roundabout) sign is 50 meters from the circulatory road edge. 3 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab, expand the Alignments collection. Exercise 1: Creating a Roundabout | 545 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 558
the roundabout and the specified centerline alignment. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Approach Roads. Select the approach road 1 Open Roundabout-Approach-Add.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 559
4 Click Road D, which is to the north of the roundabout. Exercise 2: Adding an Approach Road to a Roundabout | 547 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 560
it was added to the roundabout. When an alignment passes through a roundabout center point, only the alignment end that you click is added as an approach road. In = 20. When you change this setting, the Approach Road Parameters section is populated with preset values. You will learn how to modify - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 561
2 Under Approach Road Parameters, change the Entry Flare Length value to 75. 3 Specify the alignment parameters: ■ Alignment Style: Roundabout - Approach Road ■ Alignment Layer: 0 ■ Alignment Name Prefix: Approach_SN ■ Alignment Label Set: Roundabout - Approach Road 4 At the bottom of the dialog box - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 562
turn from one approach road to another. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Slip Lanes. Select the entry and exit approach roads 1 Open Roundabout-Slip Lane-Add.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 550 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 563
2 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design panel ➤ Intersections drop-down ➤ Add Turn Slip Lane. 3 For the Entry Approach road, click the Approach_SN (1) alignment. 4 For the Exit Approach road, click the Approach_EW alignment. Exercise 3: Adding a Turn Slip Lane to a Roundabout | 551 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 564
Draw Pavement Markings, specify the following parameters: ■ Outer Edge: Selected; Continuous ■ Decelerating Transition Line: Cleared ■ Accelerating Transition Line: Cleared 552 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 565
of the approach roads, move the roundabout center point, and delete roundabout components. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Roundabouts. To edit approach road geometry 1 Open Roundabout-Edit.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 566
, click Next. Click Finish. The approach road is extended, the exit radius has increased, and linework for the islands and the pavement markings have been updated. 554 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 567
To edit roundabout location 1 Click Intersection tab ➤ Modify Roundabout panel ➤ Edit Roundabout. 2 Click the Roundabout_ISLAND alignment. Exercise 4: Editing Roundabout Components | 555 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 568
3 In the Create Roundabout - Circulatory Road dialog box, under Roundabout Center Point, click . 4 In the drawing, on the Road D alignment, click near station 0+130. NOTE Station 0+130 is not labeled, but the location is shown in the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 569
5 At the bottom of the dialog box, click Next three times. Click Finish. The roundabout alignments and pavement markings are recreated around the new center point. Exercise 4: Editing Roundabout Components | 557 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 570
To delete roundabout components 1 Click Intersection tab ➤ Modify Roundabout panel ➤ Roundabout. 2 Click the Approach_SN (1) alignment. Delete 558 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 571
Both the approach road and the turn slip lane are deleted. The turn slip lane was deleted because its geometry was dependent upon the geometry of the approach roads to which it was attached. NOTE To delete the entire roundabout, click one of the circulatory road alignments while the Delete - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 572
examine at the end of this exercise. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Roundabout Drawing Standards and Using Presets. Select a a baseline roundabout 1 Open Roundabout-Preset.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Click Modify tab ➤ Design panel - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 573
Specify circulatory road presets 1 In the Create Roundabout - Circulatory Road dialog box, under Predefined Parameters to Import, click . 2 In the Preset - Add dialog box, under Preset Name, enter R = 40. 3 Under Roundabout Parameters, enter the following parameters: ■ Outer Radius: 40 ■ Circulatory - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 574
: Line ■ Width at Approach: 4.25 4 Click OK. 5 In the Create Roundabout - Approach Roads dialog box, click Apply to All. 562 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 575
6 At the bottom of the dialog box, click Next. Specify island presets 1 In the Create Roundabout - Islands dialog box, under Predefined Parameters to Import, click . 2 In the Preset - Add dialog box, under Preset Name, enter R = 40. 3 Under Construction Triangle Parameters, enter the following - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 576
Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the Data\Corridor Design Standards\Metric folder (page 819). Open the Autodesk Civil 3D Metric Roundabouts Presets.xml with your default Internet without using the Preset - Add dialog box in AutoCAD Civil 3D. 564 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 577
3 Close Windows Explorer and your Internet browser. Edit a preset 1 Click Intersection tab ➤ Modify Roundabout panel ➤ Edit Roundabout. 2 Click the Approach_SN alignment. 3 In the Create Roundabout - Approach Roads dialog box, under Predefined Parameters to Import, select R = 40. Click . 4 In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 578
to the north and south of the roundabout are updated to reflect the updated preset. The other approach roads were not affected because you did not apply the new preset to them. Delete a preset 1 Click Click . The preset is removed from the list. 566 | Chapter 14 Intersection and Roundabout Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 579
4 Under Predefined Parameters to Import, select RG = 12. Click . The preset cannot be deleted because it was shipped with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Only user-defined presets may be edited or deleted. 5 Click OK. 6 In the Create Roundabout - Approach Roads dialog box, click Cancel. Exercise 5: Working with - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 580
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not overwrite the original drawings. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Sections. Tutorial: Creating Section Views This tutorial demonstrates how to display cross sections of the corridor model surfaces along the centerline alignment. You will create sample lines - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 582
created from an Xref can be dynamically linked to the corridor model; if the corridor model in the Xref drawing changes, the section views update automatically. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Sections. Exercise 1: Creating Sample Lines In this exercise, you will create - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 583
the sample line group. The templates shipped with AutoCAD Civil 3D contain pre-defined line styles and line label corridor models, and corridor surfaces. Each surface and corridor surface results in a single cross-sectional string. Using the corridor model as a source includes all of the points - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 584
10 In the Create Sample Lines - From Corridor Stations dialog box, specify the following parameters: ■ Left Tools toolbar. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Creating Section Views (page 572). Exercise 2: Creating Section Views In this exercise, you will create a section view for a range of - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 585
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating and Editing Section Views. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating Sample Lines (page 570). Modify the group plot style 1 Open Sections-Views-Create.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 586
dialog box, click . 4 In the Local Template folder (page 819), make sure that Civil 3D (Imperial) Section.dwt is selected. Click Open. 5 In the Select Layout As Sheet Template dialog box, under Select A Layout To Create New Sheets, select ARCH D Section 40 Scale. 6 Click OK. 7 On the Create Multiple - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 587
Set Band Properties area, specify the following parameters: ■ Surface1: Corridor (1) - Top ■ Surface 2: Corridor (1) - Datum Create and examine the section views 1 Click Create Section Views. 2 At the Identify Section View Origin prompt, select a point in the top viewport. 3 Zoom in to one of the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 588
are placed. When you create section sheets, the area between the red and blue rectangles contains the title block, border, and other information that is contained in the plan production template you selected. You will create section sheets in the Creating Section Sheets (page 814) exercise. 4 Zoom - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 589
as a marker that indicates the point location where the object crosses the sample line in plan. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Projected Objects to a Section View. Project objects onto multiple section views 1 Open Section-Project-Objects.dwg, which is located in - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 590
Options: Surface ➤ Corridor - (1) Surface - (1) ■ Label Style: Offset and Elevation 8 In the Blocks and 3D Polylines rows, specify Elevation 9 Click OK. The 3D polylines are displayed on the section views. The labels annotate the offset and elevation at which each object is projected. 578 | Chapter - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 591
the sample line. Project objects onto a single section view 1 In the top viewport, pan and zoom until you see section 13+00.00. 2 Click Home tab ➤ Profile & Section Views panel ➤ Section Views drop-down ➤ Project Objects To Section View . Exercise 1: Projecting an Object onto a Section View | 579 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 592
the multi-view block that represents a tree at station 13+00. 4 Press Enter. 5 In the top viewport, click section view 13+00. 6 In the Project Objects To Section View dialog box, click each column to specify the following parameters: ■ Style: Projection Without Exaggeration ■ Elevation Options - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 593
and fence marker so that they reflect the elevation of the corridor surface. 1 In the top viewport, click the blue marker that indicates the elevation of the fence. When you select the marker in the section view, notice that the blue 3D polyline in plan is highlighted. 2 Click the grip. Drag the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 594
manual. This option enables you to specify an elevation value for an object at the current station. The elevation value is applied in the current section view, but the value does not affect the object when you projected objects onto the section view. NOTE Like other AutoCAD Civil 3D labels, label - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 595
, on the Projections tab, under 3D Polylines, select the 3D Polyline- 23 row. When you select the row, notice that the corresponding object is highlighted in both plan and section views. 7 In the Elevation Options column, change the value to Corridor - (1) Surface - (1). Surface ➤ 8 Repeat Steps - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 596
Exaggeration in ■ Elevation Options: Surface ➤ Corridor - (1) Surface - (1) ■ Label Style: Offset Elevation 7 Click OK. The tree is displayed on the section view. Two things are evident: ■ Only one of the blocks was projected onto the section view. Objects in a site can be projected to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 597
actually located, and not at the surface elevation at the current sample line. However, the offset value that is displayed in the label reflects the object's offset value at the current sample line. Exercise 1: Projecting an Object onto a Section View | 585 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 598
Styles ➤ Projection Styles collection. Label styles for projected objects are located in Toolspace, on the Settings tab, in the Section View ➤ Label Styles ➤ Projection collection. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Adding a Section View Grade Label (page 586). Exercise 2: Adding - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 599
, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Sample Line, Section, and Section View Labels. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Projecting an Object onto a Section View (page 577). Add a section view grade label 1 Open Sections-Grade-Label.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 600
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Section View Bands. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Adding a Section View Grade Label (page 586). Add a data band to a section view 1 Open Section-Data-Band.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 Select - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 601
are assigned to AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D objects in the project. NOTE All drawings used in these tutorials are available in the tutorial drawings folder (page AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Material and Quantity Analysis. Tutorial: Calculating Earthwork Volumes from Corridor Models This tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 602
of these materials. Finally, average end area analysis is used to tabulate the material quantities along the corridor. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Analyzing Sectional Volumes. Exercise 1: Reviewing Quantity Takeoff Criteria and Report Settings In this exercise, you will - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 603
. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise required to generate either an earthworks volume report or a mass haul diagram. A material list specifies the existing ground and datum surface to compare, and is saved with the sample line properties. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 604
tutorial drawings folder (page 819). The drawing opens, displaying three viewports. 2 Click Analyze tab ➤ Volumes And Materials panel ➤ Materials. Compute projects and corridors. The Object Name fields in the Compute Materials dialog box define a specific surface and corridor surface to map - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 605
exercise, you will use the Earthworks criteria to generate a quantity takeoff report. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Analyzing Sectional Volumes. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Creating a Material List (page 591). Generate a volume report 1 Open Earthworks-2.dwg - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 606
with Mass Haul Diagrams This tutorial demonstrates how to create and edit mass haul diagrams to display earthworks in profile. Mass haul is defined as the volume of material multiplied by the distance it is moved during construction. A mass haul diagram consists of two objects: a mass haul line, and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 607
volumes are equal. In a mass haul diagram, the balance points are located on the balance line, where the net volume is zero. In the balance points method of measuring free haul, the mass haul line is the free haul distance in cut and fill conditions. Tutorial: Working with Mass Haul Diagrams | 595 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 608
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Using Mass Haul Diagrams. Exercise 1: Creating a Mass Haul Diagram In this exercise, you will create a mass how to create a material list, see the Creating a Material List (page 591) exercise. 596 | Chapter 16 Material Calculation Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 609
the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Using Mass Haul Diagrams. Create a mass haul diagram 1 Open Mass Haul-1.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings Line Total Volume ■ Mass Haul Line Style: Free Haul and Overhaul- Grade Point 6 Click Next. 7 On the Balancing Options page, under Free Haul Options, - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 610
this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Balancing Mass Haul Volumes (page 598). Exercise 2: Balancing Mass Haul Volumes In this exercise, you will balance the mass haul volumes above and below the balance line, which will eliminate overhaul volume. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 611
tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 1 Zoom in on the mass haul region that is on the left-hand side of the diagram. Notice that the highest point Station cell, enter 325. This is the number of the station at the grade point for the volume above the balance line. 7 In the Capacity cell, enter 1500. - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 612
to station 6+25 on the mass haul line. Notice that this is near the point at which the overhaul volume (in red) and the free haul volume (in this station on the profile, you see that it is also a relatively flat section of the existing ground surface. Flat areas can also be good locations for dump - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 613
To continue this tutorial, go to object styles. The mass haul line style also specifies the method with which free haul is measured. In this exercise, you will copy an existing mass haul line style to create a new style. You will examine the differences between the grade point and balance point - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 614
305). For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Using Mass Haul Diagrams. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Balancing Mass Haul Volumes (page 598). To edit the mass haul line style 1 Open Mass Haul-2.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 2 In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 615
to DASH. NOTE A solid component fill provides the best performance. Drawing regeneration may be slower if a hatch point method to measure free haul. To continue to the next tutorial, go to Calculating and Reporting Quantities (page 603). Tutorial: Calculating and Reporting Quantities In this tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 616
. When pay items are associated with an AutoCAD Civil 3D pipe network parts list or code set style, then the pipe network or corridor object is automatically tagged with the specified pay items. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Using Pay Items to Analyze Quantities. Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 617
field, enter 60902-0800. Click . A single pay item is displayed. This method of filtering searches in both the pay item ID and description, and is helpful if you know the pay item number. 5 In the Pay Item ID column, right-click the pay item number. Click Add To Favorites List. 6 Expand - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 618
more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Tagging Objects with Pay Items. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Loading and Navigating a Pay Item List (page 604). Assign a pay item code to linear objects 1 Open Quantities-2.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 619
■ How To Apply: Include In New Selection Set ■ Append to Current Selection Set: Selected 5 Click OK. 6 Press Enter to return to the Quick Select dialog box. Click Analyze tab ➤ QTO panel ➤ QTO Manager. 9 In the QTO Manager vista, click . Exercise 2: Assigning Pay Item Codes to AutoCAD Objects | 607 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 620
Hover the cursor over one of the parking lot lines. The tooltip displays the pay item description and ID that has been assigned to that object. Assign a pay item to AutoCAD blocks 1 In the drawing, select one of the blocks that represent parking lot lamps. 608 | Chapter 16 Material Calculation - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 621
blocks. The tooltip displays the description and ID of each pay item that has been assigned to that block. Exercise 2: Assigning Pay Item Codes to AutoCAD Objects | 609 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 622
To select multiple items, hold the Ctrl key down and then click the items. 3 Press Enter. 4 On the command line, enter O. This action activates object selection mode, in which you select the outline of a closed object, as opposed to a point inside the object. Because some of the parking lot islands - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 623
islands. The tooltip displays the description and ID of each pay item that has been assigned to that area. Exercise 2: Assigning Pay Item Codes to AutoCAD Objects | 611 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 624
more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Tagging Objects with Pay Items. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Assigning Pay Item Codes to AutoCAD Objects (page 606). Specify the QTO command settings 1 Open Quantities-3.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 625
QTO Manager. 3 In the QTO Manager vista, click . 4 In the Quantity Takeoff Command Settings dialog box, under Compute Takeoff Options, specify the following parameters: ■ Length Computation Type: 3D ■ Pipe Length Type: To Inside Edges These parameters specify that the pipe lengths will be reported - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 626
■ Pipe: 18 inch RCP ■ Pipes and Structures: Selected 3 In the drawing, click two points. This action creates two structures that are connected by a pipe. 4 Press Enter. 5 Hover the cursor over one of the new structures. The tooltip displays the description and ID of each pay item that has been - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 627
2 Right-click. Click Select Similar. 3 In the QTO Manager vista, click . 4 In the Favorites category, select Pay Item IDs 60403-1100 and 60409-0500. 5 Press Enter. 6 Hover the cursor over one of the catch basins. The tooltip displays the description and ID of the pay items that have been assigned to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 628
areas and linear features. A code set style applies pay items to the link or point codes that define corridor assemblies. The code set style enables you to use the corridor model to compute quantities for a variety of units of measure, such as: ■ Cumulative Area or Volumes: To extract cumulative - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 629
codes to corridor points, and use a formula to compute the quantity from the feature line length. NOTE You will learn how to create and apply pay item formulas in Exercise 6: Working with Pay Item Formulas (page 622). For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Tagging Objects with Pay - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 630
new code set to the corridor and assembly 1 In the drawing, select the side road corridor. Right-click. Click Properties. 2 On the Properties palette, under Data, for Code Set Style Name, select Corridor , select Corridor Quantities. 6 Press Esc. 7 Rebuild the corridor. To continue this tutorial, go - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 631
more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Reporting Pay Item Quantities. This exercise continues from Exercise 4: Assigning Pay Item Codes to Corridors (page 616). Generate a summary pay item quantity report 1 Open Quantities-5.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 632
objects that can be projected onto the alignment within the specified station range. In this exercise, you will not restrict the quantity report. ■ Report Selected Pay Items Only: Cleared 4 Click Compute pay items that are associated with the corridor codes are not calculated in a summary Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 633
Click Compute. 5 (HTML).xsl. The baseline, station value, and offset of the object to which each pay item is assigned is displayed for each pay item these inlets are placed along the edges of pavement of the Side Road corridor. Insert a quantity takeoff report into the drawing 1 Click Draw. 2 Pan - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 634
Quantity Takeoff Report As dialog box, navigate to the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). 4 For File Name, enter markers at 10-foot intervals along the corridor. Similar applications of this formula include . For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Using Formulas with Pay Item - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 635
the side road corridor. Click Corridor tab ➤ Modify panel ➤ Corridor Properties drop-down ➤ Corridor Properties. 3 In the Corridor Properties dialog box Takeoff Formula File dialog box, navigate to the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). BEST PRACTICE Save the pay item formula file in the same - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 636
Road ■ Report Selected Pay Items Only: Selected ■ Report Station And Offset Relative To: Side Road 5 Click Compute. 6 In the Quantity Takeoff Report dialog box, in the drop-down menu, select Detailed Count (HTML). which resulted in the quantity of 110. 624 | Chapter 16 Material Calculation Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 637
List In this exercise, you will add content to a sample pay item list, update the categorization file, and then examine the results. You can use this workflow Formulas (page 622). Create a new pay item list 1 Open Quantities-7.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 638
information in the new rows: Pay Item Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). Name the pay item file Tutorial_QTO_Pay-Items.csv. Update Requirements"> - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 639
pay items that are in each category. For example, pay items that start with 15101 are included in the Section 15101 category. You will use this structure as a basis to create a new set of categories. 5 Right-click the highlighted lines. Click Copy. 6 Place the cursor at the beginning of the block - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 640
item list in the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). Name the pay item file Tutorial_QTO_Pay-Item_Categorization.xml. Load the updated files into a drawing 1 the Division 140 ➤ Group 141 ➤ Section 14101 and Section 14102 categories. Notice that the new pay items and categories are present. 628 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 641
. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Pipe Networks. Tutorial: Creating a Pipe Network This tutorial demonstrates how to create a pipe network using the specialized layout tools. You create a pipe network by selecting start and end points for pipes and locations for structures - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 642
information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Pipe Networks from Objects. Create a pipe network from a 2D polyline 1 Open drawing Pipe Networks-1A.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). This drawing contains existing ground and corridor surfaces, alignments - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 643
4 Press Enter to accept the flow direction. 5 In the Create Pipe Network From Object dialog box, specify the following parameters: ■ Network Name: Storm Sewer Network ■ Network Parts List: Storm Sewer ■ Pipe To Create: 450 mm RCP ■ Structure To Create: - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 644
you specified, the direction of flow begins at the end station of the profile, and proceeds toward the beginning station. 632 | Chapter 17 Pipe Network Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 645
5 Press Esc. Grip edit a network part 1 Select the pipe on the far right side of the profile view. 2 Click the grip. Drag the grip up to increase the invert elevation. Click to place the grip. You can use grips to graphically change the position of pipes and structures in both plan and profile. - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 646
. Click Edit Network. 2 In the Network Layout Tools toolbar, click the arrow next to . These tools enable you to add pipes or structures to the network using the parameters you set on this toolbar. 3 Click pipe invert elevation changes to the specified value. 634 | Chapter 17 Pipe Network Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 647
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating Pipe Networks Using the Layout Tools. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating a Pipe Network from a Polyline (page 630). Specify pipe network creation parameters 1 Open Pipe Networks-1B.dwg, which is located in the tutorial from the corridor, in the new - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 648
enter 'SO to activate the Station Offset Civil Transparent command. 6 In the drawing window offset. A catch basin is placed at the specified point. The offset is designed to position the catch basin pipes follow a downhill slope based on the corridor surface terrain and the design rules for Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 649
Enter to end the drawing command. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Adding Parts to a Pipe AutoCAD Civil 3D gives you visual cues when the pipe or structure you are creating will either connect to an existing object For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding a Part to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 650
line, enter S to select a new start point. 7 Repeat Steps 3 through 6 to add pipes between the structures that are offset 15 feet from stations 11+10, 12+60, and 13+10 and the main network. 8 Press Enter twice to exit the Station Offset and Add Pipes commands. 638 | Chapter 17 Pipe Network Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 651
are laying out a pipe network. In the previous tutorial, the storm system parts you used were designed for a roadway design and took AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Part Catalog and Parts List. Add a part family to the pipe network parts list 1 Open Pipe Networks-2.dwg, which is located in the tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 652
-Outlets, select Concrete Rectangular Headwall. Click OK. The new part family is added to the tree view. 8 for each part in the list you can select an object style, design rules, and a render material. 12 Select Parts List dialog box. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Changing the Surface, - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 653
for rim of the structure, the rim is placed at the surface elevation plus or minus the adjustment value. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Part Rules. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Adding Parts to the Parts List (page 639). Change the referenced surface NOTE This - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 654
are automatically connected to the new structure or pipe. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding a Part to a Pipe Network. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Changing the Surface, Alignment, and Rules Configuration (page 640). 642 | Chapter 17 Pipe Network Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 655
Add a headwall structure to the pipe network NOTE This exercise uses Pipe Networks-2B.dwg with the modifications you made in the previous exercise. 1 If the Network Layout Tools toolbar is not already open, select a pipe network part. Right-click. Click Edit Network. 2 On the Network Layout Tools - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 656
station 2+00. A break pipe marker is displayed to indicate that the pipe will be severed by placing the structure there. 644 | Chapter 17 Pipe Network Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 657
label the parts to make them easy to identify. When you create a section view, any pipe network parts that are located at the cross-section are drawn in the view. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Pipe Networks. Exercise 1: Drawing Pipe Network Parts in a Profile View - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 658
pipe network parts drawn in both plan and profile views. NOTE For more detailed tutorials on labels, go to the Labels and Tables Tutorials (page 739). For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Labeling Pipe Networks. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Drawing Pipe Network Parts - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 659
4 Click Add. 5 In the drawing window, click Pipe - (1), which is between stations 7+00 and 8+00 of the layout profile displayed in the profile view. The pipe is labeled with its description. In the following steps, you will create a label style that displays the elevation of the start invert of the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 660
in which the pipe was drawn. 15 Click the square label edit grip to make it active. Click a new location for the label text that moves it off the pipe. 16 Press Esc to deselect the label. Next, and structures are labeled using the styles you selected. 648 | Chapter 17 Pipe Network Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 661
. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Editing Pipe Networks Using Grips. or you can open Pipe Networks-3B from the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 1 In the profile ) end of the pipe to make it active. Click a new position for the pipe end so that it aligns with the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 662
and end elevations. For more information, see the Using Basic Functionality tutorial exercise (page 15). Further exploration: Repeat the editing procedures with profile view properties. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Displaying Pipe Networks in Profile Views. This exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 663
Override the style of an object in a profile view NOTE This exercise uses Pipe Networks-3B. a pipe that is not displayed in the profile view. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 5: Viewing Pipe Network Parts in a Section View (page 652). Exercise 4: Overriding the Style of a Pipe Network Part - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 664
In this exercise, you will view the pipe network parts in a section view. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Displaying Pipe Networks in Section Views. This exercise continues from Exercise 4: Overriding the Style of a Pipe Network Part in a Profile View (page 650). Create - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 665
can use the same procedure to create pipe tables. NOTE For more detailed tutorials on tables, go to the Labels and Tables Tutorials (page 739). For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Pipe Tables and Adding Structure Tables. This exercise continues from Exercise 5: Viewing - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 666
will change the contents of the table by creating a table style. Change the table contents by creating a new style 1 Select the table by clicking one of the rulings. Right-click the structure table and select Table In the preview area, enter STATION = . 654 | Chapter 17 Pipe Network Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 667
12 In the Properties list, select Structure Station. Change the Precision value to 1 then click . 13 Click OK twice. 14 In the Table Style dialog box, click the heading cell of the Station column, and then drag the Station column over the Structure Details column. The Station column is placed - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 668
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, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. Tutorial: Creating a Cylindrical Manhole Structure This tutorial demonstrates how use For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. Exercise 1: Defining the New Part in the Structure Catalog In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 670
be working within the Part Builder environment, you do not need to have a drawing open to begin this exercise. However, the AutoCAD Civil 3D tutorial drawings folder (page 819) includes a drawing that contains the completed part-in this case, a cylindrical manhole structure. If desired, before or - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 671
To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Defining the Manhole Geometry (page 659). Exercise from within AutoCAD Civil 3D when the part is in use. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Defining the New Part in - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 672
new work planes are displayed. The new point for the profile AutoCAD circle. A circular profile is displayed, and an entry for a circular profile is displayed under the Rim work plane. 8 Expand Work Planes, right-click Rim ➤ Add Geometry ➤ Point. Place a point point and the circular profile. The point - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 673
10 Add a diameter dimension that you can later use as a structure parameter. Right-click the Rim work plane ➤ Add Dimension ➤ Diameter. The command line prompts you to select circle or arc geometry. Select the circular profile on the screen. The command line prompts you to select a dimension - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 674
15 Click View tab ➤ Views panel ➤ Front. Four profiles from front view are displayed. 662 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 675
16 Add a transition between the Rim circular profile and the Top of Riser 1 circular profile. This represents the manhole cover and frame. Right-click Modifiers and then click Add Transition. The command line prompts you to Select Start Profile. On the screen, select the circular profile on the Rim - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 676
should now have seven (7) total circular profiles and corresponding dimensions both on screen and under Model Parameters. Remember that these diameters are approximate at this point. The ones you created may not look exactly like the ones displayed in this tutorial. 664 | Chapter 18 Part Builder - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 677
21 Change your view to a Front view. The stack of work planes and the transitions created in step 17 are displayed. 22 Following the same methodology for the first batch of transitions created in steps 16 and 17, add transitions between the Top of Riser 2 Profile, and the smaller Top of Barrel - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 678
23 Change your view to SW isometric. 666 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 679
24 Change your visual style to Conceptual. Exercise 2: Defining the Manhole Geometry | 667 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 680
25 Change your visual style back to 2D wireframe, then change your view back to Top view. 668 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 681
To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Matching Offsets and Dimensions to Parameters (page , is to create a few more structure parameters. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Defining the Manhole Geometry - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 682
Add. The Edit Part Sizes dialog box is displayed, along with the New Parameter dialog box. 3 Select Structure Riser Height 1 and press OK. A new parameter of SRZ1 is displayed in the Edit Part Sizes dialog box. 72 ■ SBSD = 168 ■ SBSH = 315 ■ SCH = 24 ■ SFD = 24 670 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 683
■ SFH = 18 ■ SID = 144 ■ SRS = 300 ■ SRZ1 = 8 ■ SRZ2 = 70 ■ SSTh = 12 ■ SVPC = 192 These constants can be changed later to variables, lists, ranges, or tables for further part customization. Keep the Model Parameters dialog box open for the next step. 7 Next, you'll change each of the work plane - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 684
Body Diameter 4 Bdy05 48.0000 2*SFD Body Diameter 5 Bdy06 144.0000 SID Body Diameter 6 Bdy07 144.0000 SID Body Diameter 7 672 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 685
part updates to AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Matching Offsets and Dimensions to Parameters (page 669). 1 At this point, it is important to determine how the new Builder closes. 2 Open the tutorial drawing called Part Builder-1a.dwg - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 686
few pipes to your Test Parts List. Exit the Parts List dialog box. A new Parts List is created. 8 Create a pipe network by layout that contains approximately three how your structures are displayed in plan (2D) views and in 3D view (Object Viewer). 10 Make an alignment from network parts, and a - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 687
for SRZ1 and SBH, adding the following values to each list: ■ SRZ1 = 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 ■ SBH = 100, 120, 140, 180 Exercise 4: Verifying the New Part | 675 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 688
, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part BuilderUnderstanding Part Builder. Exercise 1: Defining the New Part in the need to have a drawing open to begin this exercise. However, the AutoCAD Civil 3D tutorial drawings folder (page 819) includes a drawing that contains the completed - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 689
information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part New Chapter. Enter Custom for name, and then click OK. A new Chapter is created for custom structures. 4 Select the Custom folder, and then click New Parametric Part. The New Point. You are prompted to pick a point. 10 Click a point - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 690
tutorial AutoCAD Civil 3D when the part is in use. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part BuilderUnderstanding Part Builder. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Defining the New node of the reference point on the Rim work A line geometry object is shown in - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 691
3 Use the Add Geometry ➤ Line and Add Geometry ➤ Arc to draw the schematic of the drop assembly. Don't worry about making the parts perfectly meet. You will use constraints to make the geometry match up properly. Make the two horizontal lines that connect to the vertical line about 36 units long. - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 692
of the drop pipe. The vertical drop pipe is constrained to parallel to the structure centerline. 9 Right-click Vertical Axis ➤ Add Constraints ➤ Coincident. Click the point at the top of the vertical drop pipe, and then the left end of the 680 | Chapter 18 Part Builder - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 693
upper horizontal line. This positions the rectangle so that its center is located at the fixed point. 10 Right-click Vertical Axis ➤ Add Constraints ➤ Parallel. Select the right upper horizontal segment, and then the left upper horizontal segment. The two upper segments - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 694
segments of the pipe. 12 Right-click Vertical Axis ➤ Add Dimension ➤ Distance. Click the bottom and then top points at the ends of the top segment of the centerline. Click a point to set the location of the dimension. A dimension named LenA1 is created for the line segment representing the frame - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 695
sure you dimension the segments in the order shown in the following illustration. 14 Add a Distance dimension to the lower horizontal line by picking the points at each end. This represents the distance from the structure centerline to the start of the elbow. This is used to ensure that the drop - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 696
15 Right-click Vertical Axis ➤ Add Dimension ➤ Diameter. Select the arc that represents the elbow. Click a point to set the location of the dimension. BdyD1 is added to the arc. 16 Add one final length dimension to the left upper horizontal line - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 697
to define the diameter. A circle profile is drawn. 19 Right-click Vertical Axis ➤ Add Dimension ➤ Diameter. Click the circle drawn in the previous step. Click a point to set the location of the dimension. BdyD2 is created for the frame diameter. Exercise 2: Defining the Manhole Geometry | 685 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 698
top of cone profile is drawn and dimensioned with BdyD3. The barrel diameter profile is drawn and dimensioned with BdyD4. 686 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 699
22 Next, create and dimension the drop pipe profile. Right-click Vertical Axis ➤ Add Profile ➤ Circular. Click an open area to the left of the upper end of the vertical axis to define the center and then click again about 6 units away to define the diameter. 23 Add a diameter dimension to the pipe - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 700
The next exercise continues working on this part. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Creating Profiles and Establishing Parameters (page dimensions of the manhole. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 701
3 Repeat the Add Path command for the cone segment. For the start profile, select the Cone Top Diameter profile (dimensioned with BdyD3). For the end profile, select the Barrel Cylinder Diameter profile (dimensioned with BdyD4). Exercise 3: Creating Profiles and Establishing Parameters | 689 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 702
4 Repeat the Add Path command for the remaining three line segments. Use the Barrel Cylinder Diameter profile for both the start and end profiles for each of the three segments. Change your view to SE Isometric to see the part in 3D. Change view back to Right. 690 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 703
5 Next, you'll add paths for the drop pipe assembly. Right-click Modifiers ➤ Add Path. Select the lower horizontal segment for the path and the Drop Pipe Diameter profile for the start and end profiles. Exercise 3: Creating Profiles and Establishing Parameters | 691 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 704
pipe assembly by adding paths for the upper segments. Start with the right upper segment. Switch to SE isometric view. 692 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 705
. Next, you will merge the structure components with the drop pipe assembly components. Right-click Modifiers ➤ Boolean Add. When prompted to select objects, select the bottom two barrel segments, and the lower horizontal pipe segment, and then press Enter. The parts are merged. Exercise 3: Creating - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 706
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two barrel segments, and the upper two horizontal pipe segments, and then press Enter. 10 Right-click Modifiers ➤ Boolean Add. When prompted to select objects, select the upper horizontal pipe segment, and the vertical pipe segment, and then press Enter. 11 Switch the view to SE Isometric. Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 708
Next you will set the placement point for the part. Add new Top workplane; Add Point reference; Select placement point on Top workplane Expand AutoLayout Data. Right-click Layout Data, and then click Set Placement Point. Use the node object snap to click the top point on the vertical axis. This is - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 709
13 Save the part. Click Save Part Family. 14 Right-click Size Parameters ➤ Add ➤ Edit Configuration. 15 Click New. Add the following Parameters clicking New for each: ■ Barrel Height ■ Frame Height (SFH) ■ Frame Diameter (SFD) ■ Cone Height (SCH) ■ Inner Structure Diameter (SID) ■ Barrel Pipe - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 710
■ SRS to 102 ■ SVPC to 36 ■ WTh to 4 Saving the part causes the Model Parameters to update, including the new Size Parameters. 17 Right-click Size Parameters, and then click Edit Configuration. The Edit Part Size dialog box is 12 Incoming Pipe Diameter 698 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 711
20 Make the following additional edits: SBH SRS-SFH-SCH SBPC 3.0 SBSD SID+(2*Wth) SBSH SRS+FTh 21 Edit the Equations and Descriptions for the LenA# parameters as shown in the following table: LenA1 SFH Frame Cylinder Height LenA2 SCH Cone Cylinder Height LenA3 SVPC-SFH-SCH+(BdyD5/2) - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 712
, and then click Edit Configuration. 26 Change the Data Storage type to List for the following parameters: ■ WTh ■ FTh ■ SFH 700 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 713
. Note that the name is long and partially cut off on the right. Click the name and use your keyboard arrow keys to see the rest of the name. This is a required step to ensure that each part has a unique part name when added to the part list. Exercise 3: Creating Profiles and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 714
. 41 Double click the Equation for SVPC and enter: SFH+SCH+SBPC. Change the Visual Style to 2D Wireframe. Right-click Vertical Axis ➤ Add Geometry ➤ Point Reference. 42 Click the point in the center of the Rim work plane. 702 | Chapter 18 Part Builder - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 715
A reference point (green) is created where the two planes meet in line with the vertical axis of the structure. Exercise 3: Creating Profiles and Establishing Parameters | 703 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 716
43 Right-click Vertical Axis ➤ Add Constraints ➤ Coincident. Click the top point of the vertical axis, then click the reference point created in the previous step. The entire structure moves upward so that the rim used not when viewing the part in a drawing. 704 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 717
to define the new part in the structure catalog, define the manhole geometry, create profiles, and then establish parameters to control the sizing and dimensions of the vault. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. Tutorial: Creating a Vault Structure - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 718
the New Part, you will be instructed to open a drawing (Part Builder-3a.dwg) and use the part in a pipe network. The AutoCAD Civil 3D tutorial what this finished part looks like. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. 1 Click Home tab ➤ Create Design - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 719
this portion with dimensions that can be modified from within AutoCAD Civil 3D when the part is in use. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Defining the New Part in the Structure Catalog (page 706). 1 Expand - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 720
Right-click Rim ➤ Add Constraints ➤ Equal Distance. Click the point at the top left corner of the outer rectangle, then the Fixed Center Point. For the second pair, click the point at the bottom right corner of the outer rectangle, and the Fixed Center Point. 708 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 721
centered about the Fixed Center. 10 Repeat these steps for the four corners of the inner rectangle. Both rectangles are now centered about the fixed point. 11 Right-click Rim ➤ Add Constraints ➤ Parallel. Click any line on the outer rectangle, then the line that is parallel to it on the inner - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 722
either end of the top side of the outer rectangle. Click a point to set the location of the dimension. A dimension named LenA1 is created for the long side of the outer edge dimension named LenA2 is created for the short side of the outer edge of the frame. 710 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 723
and short side of the opening, respectively. 15 Click View tab ➤ Views panel ➤ SW Isometric. This 3D view is better suited for the next steps. 16 Right-click Modifiers ➤ Add Extrusion. Click the outer is created for the outer rectangle. Exercise 2: Defining the Vault Top Section Geometry | 711 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 724
is created for the inner rectangle. 19 Right-click Model Dimensions ➤ Add Distance. Click one of the vertical edges of the outer box extrusion. Click a point to set the location of the dimension. LenB1 is created for the height of the frame - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 725
20 Repeat this step for the inner box extrusion. LenB2 is created for the height of the opening extrusion. Exercise 2: Defining the Vault Top Section Geometry | 713 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 726
arrow button next to Parameter Configuration, and select Values. Click the cell under SBSL, and then click the Edit button 714 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 727
and then Close. 33 Repeat these steps for LenA2, equating it to SBSW. The model is updated to reflect the changes to the dimensions. 34 Right-click Size Parameters and then click Edit Configuration. Click New. The New Parameter dialog box is displayed. 35 Click Frame Length, and then click OK. Click - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 728
AutoCAD Civil 3D when the part is in use. 38 Click OK to close the Edit Part Sizes dialog box. Click Save Part Family. This saves the part as well as updates Update Model button in the Edit Part Sizes dialog box toolbar, and then click OK. This updates respectively. The model updates to reflect the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 729
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. This exercise continues from Exercise 2: Defining the Vault Top Section Geometry (page 707). 1 a modifier. 4 When prompted for modifier, select the 3D frame object. Exercise 3: Defining the Vault Box Geometry | 717 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 730
modifier and moves if the frame thickness is adjusted. When prompted for the work plane, select the yellow rectangle at the top of the frame object (this represents the top plane). 718 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 731
the drawing to its original view. 6 Right-click Top of Box ➤ Add Geometry ➤ Projected Geometry. You are prompted for a modifier. 7 Click the 3D frame object. When prompted for the geometry to project, click one of the lower edges. The line highlights in red when the cursor Exercise 3: Defining the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 732
is a key relationship in building the box section below the Objects in the Rim work plane are turned off so that you do not snap to them or use them inadvertently. 9 Right-click Top of Box ➤ Add Profile ➤ Rectangular. You are prompted for rectangle points. 720 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 733
10 Click two points to create a rectangle that is outside of the current geometry. In Content Builder, change the name Rectangular Profile to Outer Wall. A rectangular profile is drawn. - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 734
equal. With these constraints in place, you can change the thickness of one side and the changes affect all sides. 722 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 735
on the outer rectangle. Click either of the lines once again to set a perpendicular reference object. Pick a point between the two lines for the dimension position and enter 4 for the dimension value. A new dimension named LenA5 is created. This single dimension sets the wall thickness of the box - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 736
moved to be coincident with the green point. Because of constraints, the top and left sides of both Repeat this procedure for all four corners. You may need to use Shift+Space to select the green point. The Top of Box geometry is linked to the green projected geometry, which is linked to the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 737
from the Rim work plane. With these relationships, the geometry of the entire vault can be controlled with a few parameters. 17 Right-click Model Parameter and then click Edit. Change the Equation for LenA5 to Wth. Change the value for Wth to 4. Wall thickness (Wth) is one of the size parameters - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 738
20 Change the name of the new extrusion modifier to Box Outside. Repeat these steps for the inner rectangle using a distance of 44 and a name of Box Inside. The inner extrusion stops 4 inches shy of the outer extrusion, creating a 4-inch thick floor. 726 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 739
the outer extrusion, then the inner extrusion. Press Enter. Name the new modifier Box. 22 Right-click Size Parameters and then click Edit Values. Click the Update Model button in the Edit Part Sizes dialog box toolbar, and then click OK. Note the change to the model. The model updates according to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 740
continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 4: Finalizing the Part (page 728). Exercise 4: Finalizing the Part In this exercise, you will add the final model and size parameters that will allow the part geometry to be modified in AutoCAD Civil 3D. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 741
the top of the Edit Part Sizes dialog box. The New Parameter dialog box is displayed. 3 Click Frame Height, 8. This parameter will now be available as three sizes in AutoCAD Civil 3D. 6 Click OK. Click Save Part Family. This updates the Model Parameters to include the Size Parameters. 7 Right-click - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 742
Add Distance. Click the outer box extrusion in the drawing, then click a location for the dimension. Dimension LenB3 is created. 730 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 743
11 Repeat this step for the inner box extrusion. Dimension Len B4 is created. Exercise 4: Finalizing the Part | 731 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 744
the Structure Height parameter. NOTE This parameter will be visible in AutoCAD Civil 3D, but will not be able to be edited by the user. does not evaluate to zero. If it does, the part will not display in AutoCAD Civil 3D. 15 Make the following changes to Size Parameters. ■ Fth ■ Change to List - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 745
property that will allow the depth of the structure to be controlled in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Click Save Part Family when you are finished so that the part is saved, and the Model Parameters are updated to include the new Size Parameters. 16 Right-click Size Parameters and then click Edit Values. Change - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 746
Update point is displayed in the drawing. 19 Expand Autolayout Data. Right-click Layout Data and then click Set Placement Point. Use the NODE object snap to select the Fixed Center point. The placement point is much like an insertion point for an AutoCAD block. 734 | Chapter 18 Part Builder Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 747
Save Part Family. Exit the Part Builder Environment. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 5: Using the New Part (page 735). Exercise 5: Using the New Part In this exercise, you will insert the new vault part into a AutoCAD Civil 3D pipe network, and investigate how it behaves as a pipe network - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 748
3D Help topic Understanding Part Builder. This exercise continues from Exercise 4: Finalizing the Part (page 728). 1 Make sure that you have closed the Part Builder environment from the previous exercise. 2 In the AutoCAD Civil 3D window, click Quick Access toolbar ➤ Open. Navigate to the tutorial - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 749
tab. Click the black triangle next to the edit button, and select Create New. 12 Click the Information tab. Enter Model for Name. 13 Click the Profile Display as solid. 14 Click the Display tab. Set the visibility for Model 3D Solid to On. 15 Click OK twice. Note the change to the appearance - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 750
= 48 ■ Inner Structure Length = 120 ■ Inner Structure Width = 60 18 Click OK. Note the change to the structure in the drawing. The structure has been updated with the new dimension properties. 19 Save and close the drawing. 738 | Chapter 18 Part Builder - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 751
are placed automatically and others that you can place manually at points of interest. Sometimes, automatic labels overlap other objects and must be moved. Also, you may want to make some of them look different from others. Most objects in AutoCAD Civil 3D have two types of labels. The first type is - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 752
contain the objects that you will annotate in later Labels and Tables tutorials. Second, you will learn how to use the AutoCAD Civil 3D ribbon to locate all of the annotation commands. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding Labels and the AutoCAD Help topic Attach - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 753
have write access. 3 Open Labels-1a.dwg, which you saved in the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819) in step 2. 4 In Toolspace, on the Prospector tab drawing. TIP In large projects that have multiple surfaces, each surface object should reside in its own drawing. For example, the existing ground - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 754
have the following settings. If the insertion point, scale, or rotation is different from the current drawing, the AutoCAD Civil 3D labels will not work. ■ Insertion Point, Specify On-Screen: Cleared ■ Scale, . Close the External References palette. 742 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 755
To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Exploring the Annotation Tools on the Ribbon (page 743). Exercise 2: Exploring the Annotation Tools on the Ribbon In this exercise, you will learn how to locate annotation tools on the ribbon tabs. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 756
table commands. To continue to the next tutorial, go to Tutorial: Adding and Editing Labels (page 744). Tutorial: Adding and Editing Labels This tutorial demonstrates how to add labels to AutoCAD Civil 3D objects, and then edit the labels to suit your requirements. 744 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 757
, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Inserting and Managing Labels in Drawings. Exercise 1: Adding Labels in Groups In this exercise, you will use label sets to apply several types of labels to an alignment. You can automatically add labels as you create objects, such as points, alignments, or - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 758
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Labels to Drawings. Create a label set for a new alignment NOTE This exercise uses Labels-1a.dwg with the modifications you made in the previous exercise, or you can open Labels-2a.dwg from the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). 1 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 759
drawing for that object type. When you create an alignment, profile, or section, you select Points label set is configured. You will use this label set as a basis to create a new the geometry points and major and minor stations of an alignment. NOTE Label sets for profiles and sections are constructed - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 760
Labels tab, specify the following parameters: ■ Type: Geometry Points ■ Geometry Point Label Style: Alignment End 12 Click Add. 13 In the Geometry Points dialog box, click to clear all check boxes. Select you specified in step 3. Notice that the new 748 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 761
are a brighter than the labels that were brought in with the externally referenced objects. The color tones are different so that you can easily identify where the 2 In the Alignment Labels dialog box, specify the following parameters: ■ Type: Geometry Points Exercise 1: Adding Labels in Groups | 749 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 762
check boxes: ■ Tangent-Tangent Intersect ■ Tangent-Curve Intersect ■ Curve-Tangent Intersect to clear all check boxes. 5 Click OK to close the Geometry Points and Alignment Label Set dialog boxes. 6 Press Esc to deselect the alignment. Alignment with modified label set 750 | Chapter 19 Labels and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 763
6 Click Add. 7 Click OK. On the Main Street alignment, labels are displayed at each station at which a new design speed is applied, and at each geometry point. These label objects reside in the current drawing and annotate the alignment in the externally referenced drawing. Exercise 1: Adding Labels - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 764
this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Manually Labeling an Object (page 752). Exercise 2: Manually Labeling an Object In this exercise, you will add labels to specific areas on an alignment after it has been created and automatically labeled. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 765
Alignment Line Label Style. General Line and Curve label styles can be applied to lines and curves that are part of an Alignment or Parcel object. 2 Click Add. Exercise 2: Manually Labeling an Object | 753 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 766
you annotate objects in AutoCAD Civil 3D, you can switch the type of object you are points. For example, if you want to label a grade or depth between two points, you must specify those points in the drawing. 2 In the Add Labels dialog box, click Close. 754 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 767
manually inserted segment labels To continue this tutorial steps. Some label types, such as alignment station and geometry point labels, are part of a label type group that shares . Properties for the group are controlled using the AutoCAD Properties palette, which is available when you select the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 768
in the current drawing. NOTE Point, parcel area, corridor, and surface watershed labels are not object type labels. They are sub-entities of a parent object and their properties are managed in the Label Properties dialog box. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Moving Labels in - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 769
type group and use the right-click menu to update the label properties, the properties of every label in the group update. To select a single label within a label type group, use Ctrl+click. ■ Single label objects-When you select a single label object, such as an alignment curve label, only that - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 770
without a border. The border is hidden because the dragged state of the label style specified a different format for when the label is dragged to a new location. You will learn about label style settings in the Working with Label Styles tutorials (page 776). 758 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 771
end point label displayed in dragged state NOTE You can reset a selected label by clicking the circle grip. 9 Press Esc to deselect the EP: 0+243.63 label. 10 Ctrl+click station label 0+000. Press Delete. 11 Repeat these operations, moving and dragging labels to other locations where required. If - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 772
labels are selected. The labels were selected because the labels were created in the externally referenced drawing in which the alignments reside. When an object has been created through an Xref, you can edit its labels only in the source drawing. 2 Press Esc to deselect the Xref. To continue - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 773
labels. You can change the properties of: ■ an individual label object ■ a label object group ■ an individual label object In this exercise, you will change all of these properties. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Modifying Labels in a Drawing. This exercise continues from - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 774
the Major Station Label Style to Perpendicular With Tick. 4 Press Esc. Flip a label to the opposite side of the alignment 1 Ctrl+click geometry point label PC: 0+018.54. 2 In the Properties palette, examine the properties that are available. Under General, change the Flipped property to True. Close - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 775
group. Then, you will change the geometry point abbreviation in the drawing settings, which will change the text content of all geometry point labels in the drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Adding Content to Labels. Tutorial: Changing the Content of a Label | 763 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 776
label. Label text overrides are useful for adding text to an individual label to mark a point of interest without modifying all labels that share a style. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Overriding Label Text. Override the text of a label NOTE This exercise uses Labels-2b - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 777
this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Changing Label Content in the Drawing Settings (page 765). Exercise 2: Changing Label Content in the Drawing Settings In this exercise, you will change the default abbreviations that appear in geometry point labels. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 778
Object Layers tab to change the default layer on which AutoCAD Civil 3D objects and their labels are created. The Alignment Geometry Point geometry point labels update to reflect the change in the drawing settings. NOTE If the abbreviations in the geometry point labels have not updated to reflect - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 779
Tables and Tags This tutorial demonstrates how to place object data into tables. Each row in a table contains information about a single object component, such as a line or a curve. You can create tables for point, parcel, alignment, surface, pipe, and structure objects. However, only alignment and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 780
The label styles for the following objects support tag mode: ■ general lines and curves ■ alignment lines, curves, and spirals ■ parcel area, lines, and curves For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Setting Up Label Styles to be Used as Tags and Understanding Tables. Exercise 1: - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 781
3 In Labels-Parcels.dwg, zoom in so that you can see all of the parcels adjoining East Street, which is the cul-de-sac alignment on the right-hand side of the drawing. You will apply a simpler area label style to parcels 37 through 41, and then create a table that will display detailed parcel data. - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 782
using the updated data from table added to an externally referenced drawing To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Converting Labels to Tags (page display the detailed label information. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Setting Up Label Styles to be Used as Tags. This - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 783
Label the parcel segments NOTE This exercise uses Labels-4a.dwg with the modifications you made in the previous exercise. 1 Click Annotate tab ➤ Labels & Tables panel ➤ Add Labels menu ➤ Parcel ➤ Add Parcel Labels . 2 In the Add Labels dialog box, specify the following parameters: ■ Label Type: - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 784
end the command. The Add Labels dialog box remains open, in case you want to label more parcels or other objects. You can close it, as you will not use it again in this exercise. Place the segment labels in line and curve segments of the labeled parcels. 772 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 785
labels around the parcels have been converted to tags. Parcel segment labels converted to tags, with a parcel segment table added to drawing To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Renumbering Table Tags (page 774). Exercise 2: Converting Labels to Tags | 773 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 786
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Renumbering Label Tags. This objects. 3 Under Table Tag Renumbering, accept the default values. For this exercise, you will restart the curve numbering at 1 and use an increment of 1. 4 Click OK. 774 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 787
parcel line and curve table you created in Exercise 2: Converting Labels to Tags (page 770). Notice that the table has automatically updated to reflect the new curve numbering. Further exploration: Add segment labels to the rest of the parcels along the East Street alignment, and then convert the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 788
way To continue to the next tutorial, go to Working with Label Styles (page 776). Tutorial: Working with Label Styles This tutorial demonstrates how to define the behavior, appearance, and content of labels using label styles. Like other AutoCAD Civil 3D objects, every label in a drawing has a style - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 789
using the AutoCAD Civil 3D Toolspace. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating New Label Styles. To create a label style NOTE This exercise uses Labels-4b.dwg with the modifications you made in the previous exercise, or you can open Labels-5a.dwg from the tutorial drawings - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 790
the Component Name list, and then click . 10 In the Component Name list, select Design Speed. Specify the following parameters: General ■ Anchor Component: Line ■ Anchor Point: End 778 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 791
Design Speed. Change the Precision value to 0.1. Click pane. to apply the new Precision value to the block in the Preview Notice that in the block of 17 With the text in the Preview pane selected, change the Font to Times New Roman. Click OK. In the Label Style Composer, notice that the SPEED font - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 792
Label style created from an existing style To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Using a Child Label Style with those of the parent label style. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Modifying Labels in a Drawing. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 793
the line. The size and position of the text are properties of the new style, Station Emphasis. The contents of the text, and the color and length . Notice that in the style collection displayed in the Properties palette, the new style is indented under its parent. You can also see this placement in - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 794
With Line. Click Edit. 3 In the Label Style Composer dialog box, click the Summary tab. 4 Expand the Component 1 property. 782 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 795
of the line is still different because the text attachment point of the child style was not overridden. Parent ( text size overridden by parent To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 3: Controlling Label Appearance Using The components that make up a label object get their color, line weight, and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 796
of a label is linked to the layer of the parent object. Turning off or freezing the layer of an object also hides the labels of that object, even if they reside on a different layer. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Managing General Properties for Label Styles and Managing - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 797
label text inherits the color of the label object layer, which is C-ROAD_TEXT. 4 In the change the Station Notice that the text color updates in the Preview pane. NOTE For greater control use the layers to modify these properties. This tutorial uses a specific color setting to demonstrate how - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 798
the alignment between stations 0+060 and 0+080. When a label appears on the alignment, press Enter to end the command. 786 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 799
new label. On the Properties palette, notice that the label is on C-ROAD-TEXT. When labels are created, they are placed on the layer specified for the label object in the Drawing Settings dialog box on the Object information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Specifying Object Layer Settings. 4 On - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 800
off the layer it is on, its style components refer to the C-ROAD-BRNG layer, which is still visible. 788 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 801
Layers panel ➤ Layer list. Next to the C-ROAD-TEXT layer, click to turn on the C-ROAD-TEXT layer and the station labels. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 4: Changing the Dragged State of a Label (page 789). Exercise 4: Changing the Dragged State of a Label In this exercise, you will modify - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 802
style are similar to those used for the layout state. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Managing Dragged Properties for Label Styles. This exercise continues from Exercise 3: Controlling Label Appearance changes as you make them. 790 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 803
Major station label 0+040 in dragged state Change the dragged state of the label 1 In Toolspace, on the Settings tab, expand Alignment ➤ Label Styles ➤ Station ➤ Major Station. Right-click Perpendicular With Tick. Click Edit. 2 In the Label Style Composer dialog box, click the Dragged State tab. In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 804
Line 6 After you have applied all the changes that you want to see in the dragged state, click OK. 792 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 805
label to its original layout format, click the grip. To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 5: Changing a Label Style (page 793). Exercise Single label objects, including alignment curve and tangent labels. ■ Groups of label objects, including alignment station and geometry point labels. Exercise - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 806
list view, including parcels, points, and pipe network objects. See Exercise 1: Creating a Parcel Area Table (page 768) for information about changing parcel area label styles using the Prospector list view. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Modifying Labels in a Drawing - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 807
Curve label style changed Change the label style of a group of label objects 1 Click the 0+220 station label. Grips appear on all the station labels, indicating that station label 0+220 is part of the station label group. 2 Right- - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 808
Major station label type group style changed Change the label style of an individual label object that is part of a group 1 Ctrl+click the 0+060 station label. A grip appears only on label 0+060. their current style. 4 Press Esc to deselect the label. 796 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 809
only one AutoCAD Civil 3D object. If you need a label style to refer to several objects, create a separate reference text component for each referenced object. In this exercise, you will create a label style that displays the alignment station and surface elevation at each horizontal geometry point - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 810
AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Referenced Text. This exercise continues from Exercise 5: Changing a Label Style (page 793). Create a label style that refers to another object the existing line and geometry point components, and then create two new label components for the new label style. The first - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 811
the following parameters: ■ Name: Elevation ■ Anchor Component: Geometry Point & Station ■ Anchor Point: Bottom Left ■ Attachment: Top Left 9 Under Text, in box, click OK. To apply the label style that refers to another object 1 In the drawing, pan to the intersection of the Main Street and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 812
5 In the Geometry Points dialog box, click to clear all check boxes. Select . Right-click. Click Label Properties. 9 In the Properties palette, under Reference Text Objects, click the cell to the right of Surface Elevation At Alignment Station. Click . 10 800 | Chapter 19 Labels and Tables Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 813
the elevation height. In this tutorial, you will update an existing label style to add an expression that displays magnetic compass directions of the alignment at each geometry point. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Expressions. Tutorial: Using Expressions in Labels | 801 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 814
elevation in a point label. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Setting Up Expressions. Create an expression NOTE This exercise uses Labels-5c.dwg with the modifications you made in the previous exercise, or you can open Labels-6a.dwg from the tutorial drawings folder (page - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 815
expressions become new properties that you can use to compose a label style. Expressions are unique to a particular label style type. Only those properties that are relevant to the label style type are available in the Expressions dialog box. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 816
, expand Alignment ➤ Label Styles ➤ Station ➤ Geometry Point. Right-click Additional Details. Click Edit. 2 In Editor, in the Preview pane, place the cursor on a new line below the last property (True Instantaneous Direction). 4 Enter geometry point labels to see the effect of the expression you added - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 817
more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Plan Production Tools. Tutorial: Preparing a Drawing for Plan and Profile Sheet Layout This tutorial demonstrates how to set up a drawing before you publish plan and profile sheets. Instead of having to manually create many viewports on layouts - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 818
display the desired data. NOTE To set up a drawing for creating cross section sheets, see the Creating Section Views tutorial (page 569). For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Preparing for Plan Production. Exercise 1: Configuring Viewports In this exercise, you will learn how to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 819
drawing. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Creating View Frames. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Configuring Viewports (page 806). Create view frames 1 Open Plan Production-View Frames-Create.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819). NOTE In - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 820
\Plan Production folder (page 819). Select Civil 3D (Imperial) Plan and Profile.dwt. Click Open. 9 In the Select Layout As Sheet Template dialog box, under Select A Layout To Create New Sheets, select ANSI D Plan And Profile 40 Scale. 10 Click OK. 11 In the View Frame Placement section, select - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 821
Match lines are straight lines that are drawn across an alignment in plan view to indicate where the corresponding sheet for that alignment begins and ends. Match lines typically include labels that can identify the previous and next sheet (view frame) along the alignment. Examine the settings that - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 822
individual view frame. In the Creating Plan and Profile Sheets (page 811), you will create sheets for all the view frames. 810 | Chapter 20 Plan Production Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 823
how to generate plot-ready sheets that display either plan and profile or cross sections. For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topics Plan/Profile Sheet Production and Section Sheet Production. Exercise 1: Creating Plan and Profile Sheets In this exercise, you will create plan and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 824
location. For more information about working with sheets and sheet sets, see the AutoCAD Help. 8 Click next to Sheet Set File (.DST) Storage Location. 9 In the Browse For Sheet Set Folder dialog box, navigate to the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). Click Open. 10 Click next to Sheet Files - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 825
the Browse For Folder dialog box, navigate to the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). Click Open. 12 Click Next. . 18 Click Next. 19 On the Data References page, you can select or omit the objects for which you want references included in your sheets. Notice that the Maple Road alignment and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 826
, see the Sheet Set Manager Help topics in the AutoCAD Help. 3 If the Sheet Set Manager does not open, enter SHEETSET on the command line. 4 On the Sheet Set Manager, select Open from the drop-down list. 5 On the Open Sheet Set dialog box, navigate to the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819) and - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 827
more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Section Sheet Production. This exercise continues from Exercise 1: Creating Plan and Profile Sheets (page 811). Open and save the drawing 1 Open Plan Production-Section Sheets-Create.dwg, which is located in the tutorial drawings folder (page 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 828
box, navigate to the My Civil Tutorial Data folder (page 819). Section View Group - 1, double-click the first entry. 2 Select the rectangular section view border. Right-click. Click Properties. NOTE In the following image, the section view border is red. 816 | Chapter 20 Plan Production Tutorials - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 829
of the source drawing. 3 Close the Properties window. 4 On the AutoCAD status bar, right-click Model Tabs. Click Display Layout and At the right-hand side of the section view. 5 At the bottom of the drawing, click the Section Sheet - (1) tab. 6 Zoom in to the first section view, which is in the - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 830
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on them: Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[user name]\My Documents\Autodesk Windows Vista: C:\Users\[user name]\Documents\Autodesk Windows 7: C:\Users\[user name]\My Documents\Autodesk tutorial drawings folder \Help\Civil Tutorials\Drawings Glossary | 819 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 832
tutorial folder \Help\Civil Tutorials 820 | Glossary - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 833
saving to a tool palette 449 simple, creating 422 tutorials 421 with conditional subassemblies 433 assembly with transition lane, creating 464 astronomic direction calculator, using for azimuth calculations 167 AutoCAD Civil 3D, overview 5 Autodesk Vault. See Vault B blocks multi-view, moving to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 834
data bands adding to profile view 331 adding to section views 587 displaying and managing 330 editing in profile 184 referencing 189 using 183 description keys creating 25-26 design checks working free curves, adding to alignments 217 G Google Earth image, importing 121 publishing design data to - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 835
editing 400 filling a void area 410 point of vertical intersection (PVI) 395, 415 settings, reviewing 388 standards, setting up 387 styles, creating 391 surfaces 414 tutorials 387 volume balancing 402 H hatching corridors 490 horizontal alignments, tutorials 213 I intersection all crowns maintained - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 836
inlet manhole structure in 676 creating vault structure in 705 tutorial 657 verifying new part 673 parts list adding parts to 639 pay item quantities AutoCAD objects, assigning pay item codes to 606 calculating and reporting 603 corridors, assigning pay item codes to 616 formulas, creating for pay - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 837
326 style, changing 282 surface 279-280 tutorials 275 project management data shortcuts, using 183 tutorials 183 project objects checking in 205 checking out 204 modifying 204 reference to, creating 202 tutorials 200 updating 206 project point data 207 project points checking in 210 checking out 209 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 838
in to 195 object data 200 setting up 195 specifying path 195 user accounts, creating 197 Q quantity takeoff criteria settings, reviewing 590 volumes, calculating 593 R rendering corridors 483 surfaces 114 ribbon finding Civil commands 6 right-click menus. See shortcut menus roundabouts tutorials 495 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 839
traverse editor creating survey data with 160 tutorials alignments 213 assemblies 421 corridors 459 grading 387 intersections 495 labels and tables 739 material calculation 589 overview 1 parcels 341 Part Builder 657 pipe networks 629 plan production 805 points 25 profiles 275 project management 183 - Autodesk CIVIL3D | Tutorial - Page 840
41 creating 37 importing points with 42 labels for 39 point file formats for 42 querying 44 V Vault setting up 195 Vault projects, exporting 211 view frames creating 807 viewports plan production, configuring for 806 setting up 17 visual styles applying 21 visualization corridors 483, 490 surface
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AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011
Tutorials
April 2010