AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Essentials: Autodesk

Official Training Guide

Description

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Essentials is intended for first-time users of Civil 3D to learn basic skills and
become productive at an entry level. It contains explanations of the use of fundamental Civil 3D
functions and how they relate to the completion of land development projects. Although the book is at a
basic level, it still presents a considerable volume of new concepts and information for the students.
For this reason, there are many sidebars and notes throughout the book that explain the reasons why
things are done and how they relate to the real world. Instructors are encouraged to include this
information in their lectures to provide some framework for the students to better understand the
concepts they are presented with. AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Essentials is also a great resource to aid in
preparing for the AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Certified Associate exam.
The book begins with two indtroductory chapters. Chapter 1 is a tour of the user interface which will
enable the student to become familiar with the environment they will be learning in and ultimately
working in. This chapter is extremely important as it will give them the tools to operate the software
with ease and efficiency and to avoid distraction while learning the more difficult concepts in later
chapters. Chapter 2 is a demonstration and discussion of the importance of Civil 3Ds dynamic
environment. Again, this is a very important chapter because it emphasizes the importance of using
Civil 3D as a modeling and design tool, rather than a drafting tool. One of the primary goals of this
book is to produce Civil 3D users that strive to get the most out of the product; Chapter 2 lays the
foundation for ensuring that this happens.
The remaining chapters (3-18) lead the student throught the completion of a small residential land
development project. As the students progress through the design, they are presented with
explanations and discussions of the key Civil 3D features that are required for each part of the design.
The students are also given the opportunity to utilize those functions for themselves in the form of
hands-on exercises. At the end of each chapter is a section entitled The Essentials and Beyond
which provides an additional exercise that gives students yet another opportunity to practice what they
have learned, and in many cases, apply it at a higher level.
The aligning of Civil 3D features with the completion of a project is 100% intentional. To new students
of Civil 3D, the functions of the software and the tasks that are performed with it are extremely foreign.
By encouraging students to relate what theyre doing in the software to things theyve seen in the field
or learned in other classes, the understanding and retention of this material will be increased tenfold.

Pages 400+/-
Trial DVD No
Onscreen Exercises No
Prerequisites None are required but some understanding of CAD and/or
basic instruction in the use of AutoCAD will be helpful
A working knowledge of Microsoft

Windows

7 or Microsoft

Windows

Vista
Class Information

Suggested Duration 3 days
Objective To provide new AutoCAD Civil 3D users an understanding of the
softwares core functionality and features so that they can create,
edit, document, and present their first model. Users will have a
solid grounding in the software so that they can immediately be
productive using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Who Should Attend New AutoCAD Civil 3D users or other Autodesk software users
who want to learn the core features and functionality of AutoCAD
Civil 3D.

This course is designed to present a basic overview of Civil 3D for those unfamiliar with the software.
After completing the class successfully, students will posess the knowledge, skills, and understanding
of key concepts needed to be productive with Civil 3D at an entry level.
Course Syllabus
Day One

Navigating the Civil 3D User Interface (1 hour)
Getting to know the Civil 3D user
interface
Using the application menu
Using the ribbon
Using the Toolspace
Using the drawing area
Using the command line
Using Panorama
Using the Transparent Commands
toolbar
Using the Inquiry Tool
Leveraging a Dynamic Environment (1 hour)
Connecting objects and styles
Connecting labels and styles
Connecting objects to objects
Connecting objects to labels
The richness of the 3D model
Sharing data in a dynamic
environment
Establishing Existing Conditions Using Survey
Data (1 hour)
What is survey data?
Creating a survey database
Importing survey data
Automating field to finish
Editing survey points
Editing survey figures
Creating additional points
Lunch Break (1 hour)

Modeling Existing Terrain Using Surfaces (1
hour)
Understanding surfaces
Creating a surface from survey data
Using breaklines to improve surface
accuracy
Editing surfaces
Displaying and analyzing surfaces
Annotating surfaces
Designing in 2D Using Alignments (1 hour)
Understanding alignments
Creating alignments from objects
Creating alignments using the
Alignment Creation Tools
Editing alignments
Applying design criteria files and check
sets
Displaying and Annotating Alignments (1
hour)
Using alignment styles
Applying alignment labels and label
sets
Creating station/offset labels
Creating segment labels
Using tag labels and tables




Course Syllabus
Day Two

Designing Vertically Using Profiles (1 hour)
Creating surface profiles
Displaying profiles in profile views
Creating design profiles
Editing profiles
Using check sets and design criteria
files
Displaying and Annotating Profiles (1 hour)
Applying profile styles
Applying profile view styles
Applying profile view bands
Applying profile labels
Creating and applying profile label sets
Creating profile view labels
Projecting objects to profile views
Designing in 3D Using Corridors (1 hour)
Understanding corridors
Creating an assembly
Creating a corridor
Applying corridor targets
Creating corridor surfaces
Lunch Break (1 hour)

Creating Cross Sections of the Design (1 hour)
Using the Section Editor
Creating sample lines
Creating section views
Sampling more sources
Displaying and Annotating Sections (1 hour)
Applying section styles
Applying section labels
Controlling section display with code
set styles
Applying labels with code set styles
Applying section view styles
Applying section view bands
Applying group plot styles
Projecting objects to section views
Creating section view labels
Designing and Analyzing Boundaries Using
Parcels (1 hour)
Understanding parcels
Creating parcels from objects
Creating parcels by layout
Editing parcels







Course Syllabus
Day Three

Displaying and Annotating Parcels (1 hour)
Applying parcel styles
Applying parcel area labels
Creating parcel segment labels
Editing parcel segment labels
Creating parcel tables
Creating Pipe Networks (1 hour)
Understanding pipe networks
Creating pipe networks
Editing pipe networks
Displaying and Annotating Pipe Networks (1
hour)
Displaying pipe networks using styles
Labeling pipe networks in plan view
Labeling pipe networks in profile view
Creating pipe network labels
Lunch Break (1 hour)

Designing New Terrain (1 hour)
Understanding grading
Understanding feature lines
Creating feature lines
Editing feature lines
Understanding grading objects
Creating grading objects
Editing grading objects
Analyzing, Displaying, and Annotating
Surfaces (1 hour)
Combining design surfaces
Analyzing design surfaces
Calculating earthwork volumes
Labeling surfaces
Design to Construction (1 hour)
Calculating quantities
Creating individual sheets
Creating multiple sheets using Plan
Production