Civil 3D: Grading Optimization and Project Explorer

A short article today. Click here for more the official documentation.   The Grading Optimization tool and Project Explorer are now available with a standalone license of Civil 3D. Previously, you needed ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-grading-optimization-and-project-explorer/ Civil 3D: 2023.2 Update

Autodesk has released the next update for Civil 3D 2023.  Find the release notes here. Install it from the Desktop App or download it from https://manage.autodesk.com In this blogger’s opinion, this is one ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-2023-2-update/ Civil 3D: Recreate your Template

Recreating a Civil 3D template from scratch is not something we look forward to, but it may be necessary at times. Read on to find out more. You may ask why one would need to do this. Some users will do this ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-recreate-your-template/ Civil 3D: Profile Grade Intersections

The goal in this example is to design the profile where each grade is an even number.  It’s not as obvious as you might think.  Thanks to my colleagues Dave Hill and Jae Kwon for pointing out the proper tool. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-profile-grade-intersections/ Civil 3D: Scary Halloween Tidbit

Many AutoCAD users know about the OVERKILL command, which is used to delete duplicate objects. There are settings which define what exactly constitutes a duplicate object. Same geometry, layer, colour, etc. Many ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-scary-halloween-tidbit/ Civil 3D 2023.1 Update

Autodesk has released the Civil 3D 2023.1 update.  Use the Desktop App to install it or download it from your Autodesk Account.  Click here to find out what’s new and what’s been fixed. Please note that ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-2023-1-update/ Leverage Jupyter Notebook for Reporting on your BIM360/ACC Environment

Leverage Jupyter Notebook for Reporting on your BIM360/ACC Environment Introduction Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) (see Figure 1) is a cloud-based application that allows design teams to manage their drawings ... https://www.solidcad.ca/leverage-jupyter-notebook-for-reporting-on-your-bim360-acc-environment/ AutoCAD 2023.1 Update

Autodesk has released the 2023.1 updates.  Use the Desktop App to install it or download it from your Autodesk Account.  Click here to find out what’s new.  Additionally, the 2023.0.1 update is also available. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/autocad-2023-1-update/ Civil 3D: Profile Grade Intersections

The goal in this example is to design the profile where each grade is an even number.  It’s not as obvious as you might think.  Thanks to my colleagues Dave Hill and Jae Kwon for pointing out the proper tool. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-profile-grade-intersections-matt-kolberg/ Civil 3D: Model Existing Underground Utilities Efficiently

Civil 3D: Model Existing Underground Utilities Efficiently Must you draw existing gas, tel, and other similar underground utilities for your projects?  If you’re not using the technique described below, you’re ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-model-existing-underground-utilities-efficiently/