Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008
Understand concepts, create perfect designs, and manage every stage of the project with this thorough guide to Autodesk's powerful civil engineering software. Authored by experts with close ties to Autodesk and the Civil 3D community, this book features an in-depth, tutorial-based approach that is grounded in real-world examples so that you can get the most out of Civil 3D.
Full of advanced techniques and insider tips, this practical guide focuses squarely on how to use the software in a production environment—and provides insights, tips, and techniques you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're new to Civil 3D or want to expand your skills, this is the comprehensive tutorial and reference you'll use again and again.
Coverage includes:
- Digging deeper into the Civil 3D tools to get more from the program
- Working field to finish with in-depth information on field surveying
- Applying simple techniques to tackle more complicated corridor construction
- Managing team and project environments with Autodesk Vault
- Creating construction documents in a flash with the Plan Production tool
- Migrating your Land Desktop data to Civil 3D
- Building project visualizations that don't break the bank or the schedule
- Cut Office Time with Automated Linework Direct from Your Survey Crews
- Create Accurate and Dynamic Surface Models Using the Best Techniques
- Design Subdivision and Lot Layouts with Precision and Ease
- Build Complex Corridors to Model Everything from Streams to Roundabouts
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