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Mastering AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2010

Name: Mastering AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2010
ISBN: 9780470473535

by James Wedding, Scott McEachron

July 2007

Intermediate to advanced

912 pages

23h 36m

English

Sybex

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Copyright
Dear Reader,
Acknowledgments
From The Authors
About the Authors
Foreword
Introduction
Who Should Read This BookWhat You Will LearnWhat You NeedThe Mastering SeriesWhat Is Covered in This BookHow to Contact the Authors
1. Getting Dirty: The Basics of Civil 3D
1.1. Windows on the Model1.1.1. Toolspace1.1.1.1. Prospector1.1.1.1.1. Open Drawings1.1.1.1.2. Projects1.1.1.1.3. Data Shortcuts1.1.1.1.4. Drawing Templates1.1.1.2. Settings1.1.1.2.1. Drawing Settings1.1.1.2.2. Units and Zone Tab1.1.1.2.3. Transformation Tab1.1.1.2.4. Object Layers Tab1.1.1.2.5. Abbreviations Tab1.1.1.2.6. Ambient Settings Tab1.1.1.2.7. Object Settings1.1.1.3. Survey1.1.1.4. Toolbox1.1.2. Panorama1.1.3. Ribbon1.2. It's All About Style1.2.1. Label Styles1.2.2. Object Styles1.3. The Underlying Engine1.4. The Bottom Line
2. Back to Basics: Lines and Curves
2.1. Labeling Lines and Curves2.1.1. Coordinate Line Commands2.1.1.1. Line Command2.1.1.2. Create Line by Point # Range Command2.1.1.3. Create Line by Point Object Command2.1.1.4. Create Line by Point Name Command2.1.1.5. Create Line by Northing/Easting and Create Line by Grid Northing/Easting Commands2.1.1.6. Create Line by Latitude/Longitude Command2.1.2. Direction-Based Line Commands2.1.2.1. Create Line by Bearing Command2.1.2.2. Create Line by Azimuth Command2.1.2.3. Create Line by Angle Command2.1.2.4. Create Line by Deflection Command2.1.2.5. Create Line by Station/Offset Command2.1.2.6. Create Line by Side Shot Command2.1.2.7. Create Line Extension Command2.1.2.8. Create Line from End of Object Command2.1.2.9. Create Line Tangent from Point Command2.1.2.10. Create Line Perpendicular from Point Command2.2. Creating Curves2.2.1. Standard Curves2.2.1.1. Create Curve between Two Lines Command2.2.1.2. Create Curve on Two Lines Command2.2.1.3. Create Curve through Point Command2.2.1.4. Create Multiple Curves Command2.2.1.5. Create Curve from End of Object Command2.2.1.6. Create Reverse or Compound Curves Command2.2.2. Re-creating a Deed Using Line and Curve Tools2.2.3. Best Fit Entities2.2.3.1. Create Best Fit Line Command2.2.3.2. Create Best Fit Arc Command2.2.3.3. Create Best Fit Parabola Command2.2.4. Attach Multiple Entities2.2.5. The Curve Calculator2.2.6. Adding Line and Curve Labels2.2.7. Converting Curve Labels to Tags and Making a Curve Table2.3. Using Transparent Commands2.3.1. Standard Transparent Commands2.3.2. Matching Transparent Commands2.4. Using Inquiry Commands2.5. Establishing Drawing Settings2.5.1. Drawing Settings: Units and Zone2.5.2. Drawing Settings: Ambient Settings2.5.3. Checking Your Work: The Mapcheck Analysis2.6. The Bottom Line
3. Lay of the Land: Survey
3.1. Understanding the Concepts3.2. Databases Everywhere!3.2.1. The Equipment Database3.2.2. The Figure Prefix Database3.2.2.1. Figure Settings3.2.3. The Survey Database3.2.3.1. The Survey Database Settings3.2.3.2. Survey Database Components3.2.4. The Linework Code Sets Database3.2.5. Creating a Field Book3.2.6. Working with Field Books3.2.6.1. Control Points3.2.6.2. Non-Control Points3.2.6.3. Directions3.2.6.4. Setups3.2.6.5. Traverses3.2.6.6. Other Methods of Manipulating Survey Data3.2.7. Other Survey Features3.3. The Bottom Line
4. X Marks the Spot: Points
4.1. Anatomy of a Point4.2. Creating Basic Points4.2.1. Point Settings4.2.1.1. Default Layer4.2.1.2. Prompt for Elevations, Names, and Descriptions4.2.2. Importing Points from a Text File4.2.2.1. Importing a Text File of Points4.2.3. Converting Points from Land Desktop, Softdesk, and Other Sources4.2.3.1. Converting Points4.2.4. Getting to Know the Create Points Dialog4.2.4.1. Creating Points4.3. Basic Point Editing4.3.1. Physical Point Edits4.3.2. Properties Box Point Edits4.3.3. Panorama and Prospector Point Edits4.4. Changing Point Elevations4.5. Point Styles4.6. Point Label Styles4.6.1. Creating More Complex Point and Point-Label Styles4.7. Point Tables4.8. User-Defined Properties4.8.1. Creating a Point Table and User-Defined Properties for Tree Points4.8.2. Creating a Point Group to Control Visibility and Moving a Point Group to Surface4.8.3. Working with Description Keys4.8.3.1. Creating a Description Key Set4.8.3.2. Creating Description Keys4.8.3.3. Advanced Description Key Parameters4.8.3.4. Activating a Description Key Set4.9. The Bottom Line

5. The Ground Up: Surfaces in Civil 3D
5.1. Digging In5.2. Creating Surfaces5.2.1. Free Surface Information5.2.1.1. Surfaces from Government Digital Elevation Models5.2.1.2. Surfaces from Google Earth5.2.2. Inexpensive Surface Approximations5.2.2.1. Surfaces from Aerial Contour Information5.2.2.2. Surfaces from Point Clouds or Text Files5.2.3. On-the-Ground Surveying5.3. Refining and Editing Surfaces5.3.1. Surface Properties5.3.2. Surface Additions5.3.2.1. Adding Breakline Information5.3.2.2. Adding a Surface Border5.3.2.3. Surface Masks5.3.2.4. Manual Surface Edits5.3.2.4.1. Point and Triangle Editing5.3.2.4.2. Surface Smoothing5.3.2.4.3. Surface Simplifying5.4. Surface Styling and Analysis5.4.1. Surface Styles5.4.1.1. The Contouring Basics5.4.1.2. Elevation Banding5.4.2. Slopes and Slope Arrows5.5. Comparing Surfaces5.5.1. Simple Volumes5.5.2. Volume Surfaces5.6. Labeling the Surface5.6.1. Contour Labeling5.6.1.1. Placing Contour Labels5.6.1.2. Contour Labeling Styles5.6.2. Surface Point Labels5.6.2.1. Labeling Slopes5.6.2.2. Critical Points5.6.2.3. Surface Grid Labels5.7. The Bottom Line
6. Don't Fence Me In: Parcels
6.1. Creating and Managing Sites6.1.1. Best Practices for Site Topology Interaction6.1.2. Creating a New Site6.2. Creating a Boundary Parcel6.3. Creating a Wetlands Parcel6.4. Creating a Right-of-Way Parcel6.5. Creating Subdivision Lot Parcels Using Precise Sizing Tools6.5.1. Attached Parcel Segments6.5.2. Precise Sizing Settings6.5.2.1. New Parcel Sizing6.5.2.2. Automatic Layout6.5.3. Slide Line – Create Tool6.5.4. Swing Line – Create Tool6.6. Creating Open Space Parcels Using the Free Form Create Tool6.7. Editing Parcels by Deleting Parcel Segments6.8. Best Practices for Parcel Creation6.8.1. Forming Parcels from Segments6.8.2. Parcels Reacting to Site Objects6.8.3. Constructing Parcel Segments with the Appropriate Vertices6.9. Labeling Parcel Areas6.10. Labeling Parcel Segments6.10.1. Labeling Multiple Parcel Segments6.10.2. Labeling Spanning Segments6.10.3. Adding Curve Tags to Prepare for Table Creation6.10.4. Creating a Table for Parcel Segments6.11. The Bottom Line
7. Laying a Path: Alignments
7.1. Alignments, Pickles, and Freedom7.1.1. Alignments and Sites7.1.2. Alignment Entities and Freedom7.2. Creating an Alignment7.2.1. Creating from a Polyline7.2.2. Creating by Layout7.2.3. Creating with Design Constraints and Check Sets7.3. Editing Alignment Geometry7.3.1. Grip-Editing7.3.2. Tabular Design7.3.3. Component-Level Editing7.3.4. Changing Alignment Components7.4. Alignments as Objects7.4.1. Renaming Objects7.4.2. The Right Station7.4.3. Assigning Design Speeds7.4.4. Banking Turn Two7.5. Styling Alignments7.5.1. The Alignment7.5.2. Labeling Alignments7.5.2.1. The Power of Label Sets7.5.2.1.1. Major Station7.5.2.1.2. Geometry Points7.5.2.1.3. Label Set7.5.2.2. Station Offset Labeling7.5.2.3. Segment Labeling7.5.3. Alignment Tables7.5.3.1. Creating a Line Table7.5.3.2. An Alignment Segment Table7.6. The Bottom Line
8. Cut to the Chase: Profiles
8.1. Elevate Me8.1.1. Surface Sampling8.1.2. Layout Profiles8.1.2.1. Layout by PVI8.1.2.2. Layout by Entity8.1.2.3. Creating a Profile from a File8.1.3. Editing Profiles8.1.3.1. Grip Profile Editing8.1.3.2. Parameter and Panorama Profile Editing8.1.3.3. Component-Level Editing8.2. Profile Display and Stylization8.2.1. Profile Styles8.2.1.1. Profile Labels8.2.1.2. Applying Labels8.2.1.3. Station Labels8.2.1.4. Line Labels8.2.1.5. Curve Labels8.2.1.6. Grade Breaks8.2.1.7. Profile Label Sets8.3. The Bottom Line
9. Slice and Dice: Profile Views in Civil 3D
9.1. A Better Point of View9.1.1. Creating During Sampling9.1.2. Creating Manually9.1.3. Splitting Views9.1.3.1. Creating Manually Limited Profile Views9.1.3.2. Creating Staggered Profile Views9.1.3.3. Creating Gapped Profile Views9.1.3.4. Creating Stacked Profile Views9.2. Profile Utilities9.2.1. Superimposing Profiles9.2.2. Object Projection9.3. Editing Profile Views9.3.1. Profile View Properties9.3.1.1. Adjusting the Profile View Station Limits9.3.1.2. Adjusting the Profile View Elevations9.3.1.3. Profile Display Options9.3.1.4. Profile View Bands9.3.1.5. Profile View Hatch9.3.2. Profile View Styles9.3.2.1. Profile View Style Selection9.3.2.2. Profile View Style Editing9.3.3. Labeling Styles9.3.3.1. View Annotation9.3.3.2. Band Sets9.4. The Bottom Line
10. Templates Plus: Assemblies and Subassemblies
10.1. Subassemblies10.1.1. The Corridor Modeling Catalog10.1.1.1. Accessing the Corridor Modeling Catalog10.1.1.2. Accessing Subassembly Help10.1.1.3. Adding Subassemblies to a Tool Palette10.2. Building Assemblies10.2.1. Creating a Typical Road Assembly10.2.1.1. The BasicLane Subassembly10.2.1.2. The BasicCurbandGutter Subassembly10.2.1.3. The BasicSidewalk Subassembly10.2.2. Alternative Subassemblies10.2.2.1. Alternatives to the BasicLane Subassembly10.2.2.1.1. BasicLaneTransition10.2.2.1.2. LaneParabolic10.2.2.1.3. LaneBrokenBack10.2.2.2. Alternatives to the BasicCurbandGutter10.2.2.2.1. BasicCurb10.2.2.2.2. BasicShoulder10.2.2.2.3. UrbanCurbGutterGeneral10.2.2.3. Alternatives to the BasicSidewalk Subassembly10.2.2.3.1. UrbanSidewalk10.2.3. Editing an Assembly10.2.3.1. Editing a Single Subassembly10.2.3.2. Editing the Entire Assembly10.2.3.3. Renaming the Assembly10.2.3.4. Changing Parameters10.2.3.5. Renaming Groups and Subassemblies10.2.4. Creating Assemblies for Nonroad Uses10.3. Working with Generic Subassemblies10.3.1. Enhancing Assemblies Using Generic Links10.4. Working with Daylight Subassemblies10.4.1. Enhancing an Assembly with a Daylight Subassembly10.4.1.1. Alternative Daylight Subassemblies10.4.1.1.1. DaylightToROW10.4.1.1.2. BasicSideSlopeCutDitch10.4.1.1.3. DaylightBasin10.5. Saving Subassemblies and Assemblies for Later Use10.5.1. Storing a Customized Subassembly on a Tool Palette10.5.2. Storing a Completed Assembly on a Tool Palette10.6. The Bottom Line
11. Easy Does It: Basic Corridors
11.1. Understanding Corridors11.2. Creating a Simple Road Corridor11.2.1. Utilities for Viewing Your Corridor11.2.2. Rebuilding Your Corridor11.2.3. Common Corridor Problems11.3. Corridor Anatomy11.3.1. Points11.3.2. Links11.3.3. Shapes11.3.4. Corridor Feature Lines11.4. Adding a Surface Target for Daylighting11.4.1. Common Daylighting Problems11.5. Applying a Hatch Pattern to a Corridor11.6. Creating a Corridor Surface11.6.1. The Corridor Surface11.6.2. Creation Fundamentals11.6.2.1. Data Types11.6.2.1.1. Creating a Surface from Link Data11.6.2.1.2. Creating a Surface from Feature Lines11.6.2.1.3. Creating a Surface from Both Link Data and Feature Lines11.6.2.2. Other Surface Tasks11.6.3. Adding a Surface Boundary11.6.3.1. Boundary Types11.6.3.2. Common Surface Creation Problems11.7. Performing a Volume Calculation11.7.1. Common Volume Problem11.8. Creating a Corridor with a Lane Widening11.8.1. Using Target Alignments11.8.2. Common Transition Problems11.8.3. Creating a Stream Corridor11.9. The Bottom Line
12. The Road Ahead: Advanced Corridors
12.1. Getting Creative with Corridor Models12.2. Using Alignment and Profile Targets to Model a Roadside Swale12.2.1. Corridor Utilities12.3. Modeling a Peer-Road Intersection12.3.1. Using the Intersection Wizard12.3.2. Manually Adding a Baseline and Region for an Intersecting Road12.3.3. Creating an Assembly for the Intersection12.3.4. Adding Baselines, Regions, and Targets for the Intersections12.3.5. Troubleshooting Your Intersection12.3.5.1. Your Lanes Appear to Be Backward12.3.5.2. Your Intersection Drops Down to Zero12.3.5.3. Your Lanes Extend Too Far in Some Directions12.3.5.4. Your Lanes Don't Extend Far Enough12.3.6. Building a First-Draft Corridor Surface12.3.7. Perfecting Your Model to Optimize the Design12.3.8. Refining a Corridor Surface12.4. Modeling a Cul-de-sac12.4.1. Adding a Baseline, Region, and Targets for the Cul-de-sac12.4.2. Troubleshooting Your Cul-de-sac12.4.2.1. Your Cul-de-sac Appears with a Large Gap in the Center12.4.2.2. Your Cul-de-sac Appears to Be Backward12.4.2.3. Your Cul-de-sac Drops Down to Zero12.4.2.4. Your Cul-de-sac Seems Flat12.5. Modeling a Widening with an Assembly Offset12.6. Using a Feature Line as a Width and Elevation Target12.7. The Bottom Line
13. Stacking Up: Cross Sections
13.1. The Corridor13.2. Lining Up for Samples13.2.1. Creating Sample Lines along a Corridor13.2.2. Editing the Swath Width of a Sample Line Group13.3. Creating the Views13.4. Creating a Single-Section View13.5. It's a Material World13.5.1. Creating a Materials List13.5.2. Creating a Volume Table in the Drawing13.5.3. Adding Soil Factors to a Materials List13.5.4. Generating a Volume Report13.6. A Little More Sampling13.6.1. Adding a Pipe Network to a Sample Line Group13.6.2. Automating Plotting13.7. Annotating the Sections13.8. The Bottom Line
14. The Tool Chest: Parts Lists and Part Builder
14.1. Planning a Typical Pipe Network: A Sanitary Sewer Example14.2. The Part Catalog14.2.1. The Structures Domain14.2.2. The Pipes Domain14.2.3. The Supporting Files14.3. Part Builder14.3.1. Parametric Parts14.3.2. Part Builder Orientation14.3.2.1. Understanding the Organization of Part Builder14.3.2.2. Exploring Part Families14.3.3. Adding a Part Size Using Part Builder14.3.4. Sharing a Custom Part14.3.5. Adding an Arch Pipe to Your Part Catalog14.4. Part Styles14.4.1. Creating Structure Styles14.4.1.1. The Model Tab14.4.1.2. The Plan Tab14.4.1.3. The Profile Tab14.4.1.4. The Display Tab14.4.1.5. Creating Structure Styles for a Sanitary Manhole and Sanitary Cleanout14.4.2. Creating Pipe Styles14.4.2.1. The Plan Tab14.4.2.2. The Profile Tab14.4.2.3. The Section Tab14.4.2.4. The Display Tab14.4.2.5. Creating a Pipe Style for a Sanitary Sewer14.5. Part Rules14.5.1. Structure Rules14.5.1.1. Maximum Pipe Size Check14.5.1.2. Pipe Drop Across Structure14.5.1.3. Set Sump Depth14.5.2. Pipe Rules14.5.2.1. Cover And Slope Rule14.5.2.2. Cover Only Rule14.5.2.3. Pipe to Pipe Match Rule14.5.2.4. Length Check14.5.3. Creating Structure and Pipe Rule Sets14.6. Parts List14.6.1. Adding Part Families on the Pipes Tab14.6.1.1. Modifying Styles and Rules14.6.2. Adding Part Families on the Structures Tab14.6.2.1. Modifying Styles and Rules14.6.2.2. Modifying Pay Items14.6.3. Creating a Parts List for a Sanitary Sewer14.7. The Bottom Line
15. Running Downhill: Pipe Networks
15.1. Exploring Pipe Networks15.2. Pipe Network Object Types15.3. Creating a Sanitary Sewer Network15.3.1. Creating a Pipe Network with Layout Tools15.3.2. Establishing Pipe Network Parameters15.3.3. Using the Network Layout Creation Tools15.3.3.1. Placing Parts in a Network15.3.3.2. Creating a Sanitary Sewer Network15.3.4. Creating a Storm Drainage Pipe Network from a Feature Line15.3.5. Creating a Storm Drainage Network from a Feature Line15.4. Changing Flow Direction15.5. Editing a Pipe Network15.5.1. Editing Your Network in Plan View15.5.2. Making Tabular Edits to Your Pipe Network15.5.3. Shortcut Menu Edits15.5.4. Editing with the Network Layout Tools Toolbar15.6. Creating an Alignment from Network Parts15.7. Drawing Parts in Profile View15.7.1. Vertical Movement Edits Using Grips in Profile15.7.2. Removing a Part from Profile View15.7.3. Showing Pipes That Cross the Profile View15.8. Adding Pipe Network Labels15.8.1. Creating a Labeled Pipe Network Profile Including Crossings15.8.2. Pipe Labels15.8.3. Structure Labels15.8.4. Special Profile Attachment Points for Structure Labels15.9. Creating an Interference Check between a Storm and Sanitary Pipe Network15.10. The Bottom Line
16. Working the Land: Grading
16.1. Working with Grading Feature Lines16.1.1. Accessing Grading Feature Line Tools16.1.2. Creating Grading Feature Lines16.1.3. Editing Feature Line Horizontal Information16.1.4. Editing Feature Line Elevation Information16.1.5. Stylizing and Labeling Feature Lines16.1.5.1. Feature Line Styles16.1.5.2. Feature Line Labels16.2. Grading Objects16.2.1. Defining Criteria Sets16.2.2. Creating Gradings16.2.3. Editing Gradings16.2.4. Grading Styles16.2.5. Creating Surfaces from Grading Groups16.3. The Bottom Line
17. Sharing the Model: Data Shortcuts
17.1. What Are Data Shortcuts?17.2. Publishing Data Shortcut Files17.2.1. The Working and Data Shortcuts Folders17.2.2. Creating Data Shortcuts17.3. Using Data Shortcuts17.3.1. Creating Shortcut References17.3.2. Updating and Managing References17.3.2.1. Updating the Source and Reference17.3.2.2. Managing Changes in the Source Data17.3.2.3. Fixing Broken Shortcuts17.3.2.4. The Data Shortcuts Editor17.4. The Bottom Line
18. Behind the Scenes: Autodesk Data Management Server
18.1. What Is Vault?18.1.1. ADMS and Vault18.1.2. ADMS and SQL18.2. Installing ADMS18.3. Managing ADMS18.3.1. ADMS Console18.3.1.1. Creating and Managing Vaults18.3.1.2. Creating and Managing Users18.3.1.3. Creating Groups18.3.2. Accessing Vaults via Vault18.4. Vault Management via Vault18.4.1. Vault Options18.4.2. Vault Administration and Working Folders18.5. The Bottom Line
19. Teamwork: Vault Client and Civil 3D
19.1. Vault and Project Theory19.1.1. Vault versus Data Shortcuts19.1.2. Project Timing19.1.3. Project Workflow with Vault and Civil 3D19.1.4. Feedback from the Vault19.2. Working in Vault19.2.1. Preparing for Projects in Civil 3D19.2.1.1. Establishing a Project Template19.2.1.2. Creating a New Civil 3D Project19.2.2. Populating Vault with Data19.2.2.1. Vault Eligibility19.2.2.2. Loading the Vault19.2.2.2.1. Loading New Drawings19.2.2.2.2. Loading Existing Drawings19.2.3. Working with Vault Data References19.2.3.1. Creating a Data Reference19.2.3.2. Updating the Source19.2.3.3. Updating the Reference19.2.3.4. Breaking the Reference19.2.4. Pulling It Together19.2.4.1. Pulling the Needed References19.2.4.2. Going Vertical with Design19.2.4.3. Building a Road Model19.2.4.4. Preparing the Sheets19.3. Team Management in Vault19.3.1. Vault Folder Permission19.3.2. Restoring Previous Versions19.4. The Bottom Line
20. Out the Door: Plan Production
20.1. Preparing for Plan Sets20.2. Prerequisite Components20.3. Using View Frames and Match Lines20.3.1. The Create View Frames Wizard20.3.1.1. Alignment Page20.3.1.2. Sheets Page20.3.1.3. View Frame Group Page20.3.1.4. Match Lines Page20.3.1.5. Profile Views Page20.3.2. Creating View Frames20.3.3. Editing View Frames and Match Lines20.4. Using Sheets20.4.1. The Create Sheets Wizard20.4.1.1. View Frame Group and Layouts Page20.4.1.2. Create Sheets Page20.4.1.3. Profile Views Page20.4.1.4. Data References Page20.4.2. Managing Sheets20.5. Supporting Components20.5.1. Templates20.5.2. Styles and Settings20.6. The Bottom Line
21. Playing Nice with Others: LDT and LandXML
21.1. What Is LandXML?21.2. Handling Inbound Data21.2.1. Importing Land Desktop Data21.2.2. Importing LandXML Data21.3. Sharing the Model21.3.1. Creating LandXML Files21.3.2. Creating an AutoCAD Drawing21.3.2.1. Object Enablers and Proxy Graphics21.3.2.2. Stripping Custom Objects21.4. The Bottom Line
22. Get The Picture: Visualization
22.1. AutoCAD 3D Modeling Workspace22.1.1. Applying Different Visual Styles22.1.2. Render Materials22.2. Visualizing Civil 3D Objects22.2.1. Applying a Visual Style22.2.2. Visualizing a Surface22.2.3. Visualizing a Corridor22.2.4. Creating Code Set Styles22.2.5. Visualizing a Pipe Network22.2.6. Visualizing AutoCAD Objects22.2.6.1. Solids22.2.6.2. Blocks22.2.6.3. Multiview Blocks22.2.6.4. Moving Objects to Surfaces and Extracting Objects from Surfaces22.2.7. Creating a 3D DWF from a Corridor Model22.2.8. Creating a Quick Rendering from a Corridor Model22.2.8.1. A Quick Rendering22.2.8.2. Adjusting Lighting22.3. The Bottom Line
23. Projecting the Cost: Quantity Takeoff
23.1. Inserting a Pay Item List and Categories23.2. Keeping Tabs on the Model23.2.1. AutoCAD Objects as Pay Items23.2.2. Pricing Your Corridor23.2.3. Pipes and Structures as Pay Items23.2.3.1. Assigning Pay Items in the Parts List23.2.3.2. Pay Items as Part Properties23.2.4. Highlighting Pay Items23.3. Inventory Your Pay Items23.4. The Bottom Line
A. The Bottom Line
A.1. Chapter 1: Getting Dirty: The Basics of 3DA.2. Chapter 2: Back to Basics: Lines and CurvesA.3. Chapter 3: Lay of the Land: SurveyA.4. Chapter 4: X Marks the Spot: PointsA.5. Chapter 5: The Ground Up: Surfaces in Civil 3DA.6. Chapter 6: Don't Fence Me In: ParcelsA.7. Chapter 7: Laying A Path: AlignmentsA.8. Chapter 8: Cut to the Chase: ProfilesA.9. Chapter 9: Slice and Dice: Profile Views in Civil 3DA.10. Chapter 10: Templates Plus: Assemblies and SubassembliesA.11. Chapter 11: Easy Does It: Basic CorridorsA.12. Chapter 12: The Road Ahead: Advanced CorridorsA.13. Chapter 13: Stacking Up: Cross SectionsA.14. Chapter 14: The Tool Chest: Parts List and Part BuilderA.15. Chapter 15: Running Downhill: Pipe NetworksA.16. Chapter 16: Working the Land: GradingA.17. Chapter 17: Sharing the Model: Data ShortcutsA.18. Chapter 18: Behind the Scenes: Autodesk Data Management ServerA.19. Chapter 19: Teamwork: Vault Client and Civil 3DA.20. Chapter 20: Out the Door: Plan ProductionA.21. Chapter 21: Playing Nice With Others: LDT and LandXMLA.22. Chapter 22: Get The Picture: VisualizationA.23. Chapter 23: Projecting the Cost: Quantity Takeoff

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Chapter 5. The Ground Up: Surfaces in Civil 3D

Although it's fun to play in fantasy land, designing in a void, at some point you have to get real to get things built. Once the survey has come in, the boundaries have been laid out, and the project has been defined, you have to start building a real model. One of the most primitive elements in a 3D model of any design is the surface. This chapter looks at various methods of surface creation and editing. Then it moves into discussing ways to view, analyze, and label surfaces, and explores how they interact with other parts of your project.

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Mastering AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2010

by James Wedding, Scott McEachron

Chapter 5. The Ground Up: Surfaces in Civil 3D

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