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Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 for a real-world workflow with these expert tricks and tips
Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 is a complete, detailed reference and tutorial for Autodesk´s extremely popular and robust civil engineering software. With straightforward explanations, real-world examples, and practical tutorials, this invaluable guide walks you through everything you need to know to be productive. The focus is on real-world applications in professional environments, with all datasets available for download, and thorough coverage helps you prepare for the AutoCAD Civil 3D certification exam with over an hour´s worth of video on crucial tips and techniques. You´ll learn how to navigate the software and use essential tools, and how to put it all together in the context of a real-world project. In-depth discussion covers surveying, alignments, surface, grading, cross sections and more, and instructor support materials provide an ideal resource for training and education.
This book will take you from beginner to pro, so you can get the most out of AutoCAD Civil 3D every step of the way.
Understand key concepts and get acquainted with the interface
Create, edit, and display all elements of a project
Learn everything you need to know for the certification exam
Download the datasets and start designing right away
With expert insight, tips, and techniques, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 helps you become productive from the very beginning.
Table of Contents
Introduction xxiii
Chapter 1 The Basics 1
The Interface 1
Toolspace 6
Panorama 34
Contextual Ribbon Tab 35
Civil 3D Templates 36
Starting New Projects 37
Importing Styles 40
Command Settings 43
Creating Lines 45
COGO Line Commands 46
Direction-Based Line Commands 48
Re-Creating a Deed Using Line Tools 54
Creating Curves 55
Standard Curves 56
Best-Fit Entities 62
Attaching Multiple Entities 65
Adding Line and Curve Labels 65
Using Transparent Commands 66
Standard Transparent Commands 67
Matching Transparent Commands 68
The Bottom Line 70
Chapter 2 Survey 73
Setting Up the Databases 73
Survey Database Defaults 74
The Equipment Databas e77
The Figure Prefix Database 78
The Linework Code Set Database 80
Configuring Description Keys for Point Import 82
Creating a Description Key Set 84
Creating Description Keys 85
Activating a Description Key Set 88
Understanding the Survey Database 90
Working with Survey Networks 98
Other Methods of Manipulating Survey Data 104
Other Survey Features 108
The Astronomic Direction Calculator 108
The Geodetic Calculator 108
The Mapcheck Report 109
The Coordinate Geometry Editor 110
Using Inquiry Commands 114
The Bottom Line 117
Chapter 3 Points 119
Anatomy of a Point 119
COGO Points vs Survey Points 120
Creating Basic Points 121
Point Settings 121
Importing Points from a Text File 125
Converting Points from Non-Civil 3D Sources 128
A Closer Look at the Create Points Toolbar 133
Basic Point Editing 141
Graphic Point Edits 141
Panorama and Prospector Point Edits 142
Point Groups: Don't Skip This Section! 143
Changing Point Elevations 148
Point Tables 150
User-Defined Properties 151
The Bottom Line 155
Chapter 4 Surfaces 157
Understanding Surface Basics 157
Creating Surfaces 159
Creating a Surface with Point Groups 161
Adding Breaklines 162
Adding Boundaries 166
Additional Surface Creation Methods 173
Surface from LandXML Files 173
Surface from DEM Files 176
Surface from GIS Data 180
Surfaces from Polylines 184
Refining and Editing Surfaces 187
Surface Properties 188
Manual Surface Edits 195
Surface Analysis 204
Elevation Banding 204
Slopes and Slope Arrows 209
Visibility Checker 211
Comparing Surfaces 213
TIN Volume Surface 213
Labeling the Surface 218
Contour Labeling 218
Additional Surface Label Types 220
Point Cloud Surfaces 223
Importing a Point Cloud 224
Working with Point Clouds 227
Creating a Point Cloud Surface 227
The Bottom Line 229
Chapter 5 Parcels 231
Introduction to Sites 231
Think Outside of the Lot 231
Creating a New Site 238
Creating a Boundary Parcel 240
Using Parcel Creation Tools 242
Creating a Right-of-Way Parcel 245
Adding a Cul-de-Sac Parcel 247
Creating Subdivision Lot Parcels Using Precise Sizing Tools 250
Attached Parcel Segments 250
Parcel Sizing Settings 251
Parcel Sizing Tools 252
Editing Parcels by Deleting Parcel Segments 263
Best Practices for Parcel Creation 265
Forming Parcels from Segments 265
Parcels Reacting to Site Objects 266
Constructing Parcel Segments with the Appropriate Vertices 271
Labeling Parcel Areas 273
Labeling Parcel Segments 277
Labeling Multiple-Parcel Segments 278
Labeling Spanning Segments 280
Adding Curve Tags to Prepare for Table Creation 282
Creating a Table for Parcel Segments 284
The Bottom Line 286
Chapter 6 Alignments 287
Alignment Concepts287
Alignments and Sites 287
Alignment Entities 287
Creating an Alignment 289
Creating from a Line, Arc, or Polyline 290
Creating by Layout 296
Best-Fit Alignments 302
Reverse and Compound Curve Creation 307
Creating with Design Constraints and Check Sets 309
Editing Alignment Geometry 313
Grip Editing 314
Tabular Design 315
Component-Level Editing 317
Understanding Alignment Constraints 318
Changing Alignment Components 322
Alignments as Objects 323
Alignment Properties 324
The Right Station 327
Assigning Design Speeds 330
Labeling Alignments 332
Alignment Tables 336
The Bottom Line 339
Chapter 7 Profiles and Profile Views 341
The Elevation Element 341
Surface Sampling 342
Layout Profi les 351
The Best-Fit Profile 363
Creating a Profile from a File 364
Editing Profiles 366
Grip-Editing Profiles 366
Editing Profiles Using Profile Layout Parameters 367
Editing Profiles Using Profile Grid View 369
Component-Level Editing 370
Other Profile Edits 372
Profile Views 375
Creating Profile Views during Sampling 376
Creating Profile Views Manually 376
Splitting Views 377
Editing Profile Views 386
Profile View Properties 386
Profile View Labeling Styles 399
Profile Labels 400
Applying Labels 401
Using Profile Label Sets 403
Profile Utilities 404
Superimposing Profiles 404
Projecting Objects in Profile View 405
Creating a Quick Profile 408
The Bottom Line 409
Chapter 8 Assemblies and Subassemblies 411
Subassemblies 411
The Tool Palettes 411
The Corridor Mod