Learning AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016

Name: Learning AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016
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A Practical Course That Teaches How To Get The Most From AutoCAD Civil 3D

Created byInfinite Skills

Last updated 1/2017

English

What you'll learn

Learn AutoCAD Civil 3D from a leading expert
Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will be fully capable of working with this CAD software and be able to apply your knowledge to your own projects.

Course content

19 sections • 115 lectures • 7h 13m total length

Important - Download These First - Working Files0:01
What Is Civil 3D?2:12
Discover how Civil 3D creates dynamic relationships between design objects, automatically updating alignments, profiles, grades, and corridor models across transportation, land development, and water projects.
About The Author3:10
Learn from Seth Cohen, a Civil 3D certified professional and CAD training expert, as he shares real-world civil design experience, workflows, and how dynamic civil engineering data enhances Autodesk projects.
What You Should Expect From This Course0:49
Explore the major design aspects of Civil 3D, including interface points, databases and services, alignments, profiles and views, assemblies and subassemblies, grading, networks, sections, sheets, parcels, and point clouds.

Civil 3D Workspaces1:52
The Civil 3D Ribbon2:05
Tool Space - Prospector3:06
Tool Space - Settings9:36
Properties Palette1:35
Tool Palettes1:33
Explore tool palettes in Civil 3D, an AutoCAD interface listing subassemblies for road and path assemblies. Right-click to create or rename palettes and manage locations in the options dialog.
Transparent Commands2:57
The Panorama Window2:35

Points Overview2:25
Description Keys5:10
Discover how to use description keys in Civil 3D 2016 to map point properties with description keysets, edit codes and formats, and apply default styles and dynamic descriptions to points.
Point File Formats1:27
Importing Points2:34
Import points from multiple files, map with the description key and point tiles, and adjust label styles and point group settings for accurate labeling.
Reviewing Point Data1:51
Review point data in Civil 3D using the panorama window and points category. Sort descriptions, elevations, and styles, then apply global edits via right-click header or the properties palette.
Point Tools5:02
Point Groups4:02
Learn how point groups filter points by shared criteria in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016, enabling surface creation and plotting by using prospector, properties, overrides, and query builder.
Modifying Points3:14
Creating Point Reports1:28

Surfaces Overview2:12
Creating Breaklines From Points3:35
Adding Survey Data To A Surface3:33
Adding Proximity And Standard Breaklines To A Surface2:35
Add proximity and center brake lines to a surface in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016, rebuild automatically, then apply standard brake lines and adjust triangulation with weighting and supplementing factors.
Adding A Headwall Breakline To A Surface2:47
Adding Contours To A Surface2:18
Add contours to a surface in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 by converting bathymetric contour data into a surface, adjusting supplementing and weighting factors, and enabling dynamic updates.
Adding Boundaries To A Surface2:33
Surface Properties2:55
Editing Surfaces - Lines3:02
Master editing surface lines in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 by adjusting styles to display triangles and points, colorizing them for visibility, and removing triangles with crossing window or fence tools.
Editing Surfaces - Points3:02
Editing Surfaces - Paste Surfaces2:25
Master pasting multiple surfaces into one combined surface in Civil 3D 2016, following the correct paste order and managing definitions for automatic updates.
Editing Surfaces - Additional Tools3:19
Surface Analysis3:41
Surface Labels4:24
Surface Volumes2:00

Alignment Overview2:43
Alignment - Element Constraints1:39
Creating Alignments - Pi Method4:13
Creating Alignments - Fixed, Floating, And Free Methods5:15
Create and edit alignments with fixed, floating, and free methods in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016, using line from objects, curve radii, and stationing to constrain and finalize the layout.
Alignment Properties2:00
Alignment Reporting2:10
Explore alignment reporting in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 using the panorama window and toolbox, exporting alignment data as an XML file and applying an XSL stylesheet for reporting.
Alignment - Labels And Tables3:23
Explore creating alignment labels and tables in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016, including station offset fixpoints and labels, multiple segment labels, and tables linked to lines, plus renumber tags.

Sharing Data Overview2:00
Data Shortcut Overview3:00
Using Data Shortcuts3:13
Removing And Promoting Shortcuts1:42
Explore removing and promoting data references in civil 3d: promote a data reference to copy an alignment into the current file, then remove the shortcut to limit access.
Labeling And Referencing Files1:29
Managing Data Shortcuts1:47
Repair broken data shortcuts using the manage data shortcuts tool, link drawing objects to valid shortcuts in the project, and fix the data structure with a non-modal dialog.

Profile Overview2:00
Explore profiles and profile views in Civil 3D, learn to create profiles with the design panel and prospector linked to horizontal alignments, and understand profile settings, styles, and display options.
Surface Profiles And Profile Views3:36
Create surface profiles for the existing road with the surface profile tool and profile view wizard, adding existing ground profiles, sample offsets, and superimposing the centerline for automatic updates.
Design Profiles4:24
Design profiles in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 using the design panel to create vertical alignments. Set surface elevations, define PVI and vertical curves, and update profile bands.
Editing Profiles1:37
Edit AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 profiles with the geometry editor, add or delete profile points and API placements, raise or lower the profile, and refine with grid and grip edits.
Labelling Profile View2:14
Profile Reporting1:03

Corridor Overview2:09
Create A Corridor2:09
Learn how to create a corridor in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 by setting alignment, assembly, and region parameters, defining start and end stations, and configuring frequencies for 3D corridor modeling.
Target Mapping2:22
Corridor Properties3:15
Explore corridor properties in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 by adjusting parameters, codes, feature line displays; use grips and dynamic input to update regions and curb, sidewalk, daylight, travel features.
Corridor Surfaces2:22
Learn to create corridor surfaces in Civil 3D 2016 by adding a surface entry, selecting top links, using feature lines, adding a boundary, and inspecting the final surface.
Review And Edit Corridor Sections4:35

Requirements

PC or Mac
Working Files Included

Description

In this AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 training course, expert author Seth Cohen teaches you the about the tools and techniques needed to work in this civil engineering design and documentation solution software. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no prior experience with Civil 3D is required.

You will start by taking a tour of the interface, and then jump into learning how to work with points. Seth teaches you how to use the survey database, manage and edit surfaces, and create alignments. This video tutorial also covers corridor modeling, grading in Civil 3D, pipe networks, quantity takeoffs, creating sheets, and much more. Finally, you will learn about pressure pipe networks, and how to create a Civil 3D surface from point clouds.

Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will be fully capable of working with this CAD software and be able to apply your knowledge to your own projects. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

Who this course is for:

Suitable for users of all levels
This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no prior experience with Civil 3D is required.

Learning AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 6min

The Civil 3D Interface8 lectures • 25min

Points9 lectures • 27min

Using Survey Databases8 lectures • 35min

Surfaces15 lectures • 44min

Alignments7 lectures • 21min

Sharing Civil 3D Data6 lectures • 13min

Profiles6 lectures • 15min

Assemblies And Subassemblies4 lectures • 12min

Corridor Modelling6 lectures • 17min

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