Civil 3D and AutoCAD Professional Tips and Techniques

Book excerpt: Learning through Q&A-Useful tips and tricks-Focus on real-world projects-Stripped of generalities and theory-Highlight frequent questions, problems, and errors-Include practical examples for every topic-Provide instructive illustrations and diagrams for every topic-Can serve as a Civil 3D encyclopedia for learners of all stages Road constructionCartographyTransmission lines Land leveling Land subdivision Special points and issues. This handbook enhances the ability of cartographers and civil engineers to work with the powerful Softwares Civil 3D and AutoCAD by providing practical illustrative examples and problem instances. Here, we try to avoid the theoretical and general description of software features and capabilities and instead focus on the practical use of features on a topical basis. The educational materials are organized for step by step learning, but the handbook also serves as a compact encyclopedia allowing the reader to access the content of interest directly. The handbook is designed to meet the shared needs of users, answer the frequently asked questions, and resolve the problems commonly encountered when using Civil 3D. We hope that the reader will find this document helpful and informative.