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  • 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 of the most complete mid-cycle updates in recent memory. Here are some highlights:

    Performance

    Always welcome!

    • Up to 60% Improvement
      During various operations including switching between drawings, corridor rebuild, and editing pipe networks.

    Labels

    Labels, especially when many exist in a Civil 3D drawing, can affect performance. All these settings are designed to boost performance.

    • Toggle labels on or off in Paper Space or Model Space
      If you don’t need to see labels right now, turn them off with a new setting.
    • Level of Detail on or off
      As you zoom out, labels will disappear.
    • Redraw options
      Choose when and how labels are redrawn.

    Corridors

    Users have been asking for this one for quite a while.

    • Transitions
      Use a tabular interface to define how subassemblies’ parameters transition between stations. For example, the daylight slope can be 2:1 at 0+000, transitioning to 4:1 at 0+050. Bus bays, or any lane widening can be defined this way. We are no longer limited to using polylines or alignments as width targets.

    Profile Views

    Display additional information about objects and their proximity to a parent alignment.

    • Point Proximity Band
      Show the distance between points and the alignment, and labels distances within the alert distance in red:
    • Alignment Proximity Band
      Show the distance between an alignment and the parent alignment and use ticks to show alignment segments within the alert distance:

    Subassembly Composer

    If you create your own subassemblies, these new features will benefit your productivity and help to reduce errors.

    • Point, Link, and Shape codes
      Define these codes in a dialog and apply them when and where needed.

    • Find and Replace
      Find and replace values almost anywhere in your code.

    • Dynamic Updates
      Change the source definition, and automatically update the instances.

    Pressure Networks

    Since Pipe runs, we continue to get useful features in this area.

    • Connect to Structures
      Pressure pipes can now be connect to pipe network structures and labeled.

    • Appurtenances Don’t Move
      These objects had the nasty habit of moving when the pipe run was edited. This is no longer the case.

    Rail

    These updates bring Civil 3D’s rail tool more in line with U.S. standards..

    • Turnout Blocks
      Turnout symbols can now be inserted perpendicular to the parent alignments.
    • Turnout Abbreviations
      Updated the abbreviation of critical points in the US turnout catalog in line with US regulations.

    Project Explorer

    Improve your reporting.

    • Property Set Objects
      Added support for reviewing property sets in the Project Explorer window.
    • Property Set Review
      Added support for including property sets in object sets, reports, AutoCAD tables, and spreadsheets.
    • Property Set Values
      You can determine the order and visibility of the value, description, and property names. Property set values can be edited.

    Grading Optimization

    Improve your preliminary grading.

    • Pathways
      Objects that represent sidewalks, driveways, and other ingress and egress paths.
    • Ridge Lines
      Objects that represent a linear elevation that directs drainage away from its placement.
    • Isolate Internal Zone Drainage
      You can now isolate drainage objects (drain lines, low points, and ridge lines) within a zone from affecting optimization outside of the zone boundaries.

    Recap: 2023 Release

    Recap: 2023 Release

    Autodesk has just released their Point Cloud management application, Recap 2023.  Click here to join the live webinar on April 19thClick here for Autodesk documentation.  Read on to find out more.

    Here is the new feature:

    Autodesk Docs

    Store point clouds in Autodesk Docs and share them with stakeholders.  The Autodesk Viewer has been enhanced to allow Point Clouds to be viewed, measured, and annotated within an internet browser.

    Infraworks: 2023 Release

    Infraworks: 2023 Release

    Autodesk has just released its Civil visualization and analysis application, Infraworks 2023.  Click here to join the live webinar on April 19thClick here for Autodesk documentation.  Read on to find out more.

    Here are some of the new features:

    Parametric Content

    Easily check for updated content from the styles palette.

    The Infrastructure Parts Editor plugin for Inventor is no longer required, point to any Inventor Part or Assembly, and it will be added as a new style.

    Structural Bridge Design

    Bi-directional workflow between structural analysis and the parametric bridge model has been enabled.

    Command Search

    Use simple terms to search for the commands you need when you need them. And, this tool keeps a history of your past actions, making it even simpler.

    Cloud Credits

    Cloud credits are no longer required for Watershed Analysis and Profile Optimization.

    Civil 3D: 2023 Release

    Civil 3D: 2023 Release

    Autodesk has just released its flagship Civil Engineering modelling application, Civil 3D 2023.  Click here to join the live webinar on April 19thClick here for Autodesk documentation.  Click here for the 2023 help page.

    Read on to find out more.

    There are several useful new features, but I know the question on almost everyone’s mind is “Has the format changed?”  The answer, happily, is no!  2018 is still the native format for drawings saved with AutoCAD and Civil 3D 2023.  Backwards compatibility has been maintained.

    In no particular order, check out some of the new features and enhancements:

    2022.1 Update

    All the features from the 2022.1 updates are included in 2023.

    Performance

    Significant performance enhancements are reported.

    Grading Optimization

    • Help Center – get assistance in the form of tutorials, sample files, and workflows.
    • Progress Bar – see visual cues about the progress.
    • It’s available for download now!

    Project Explorer

    • Display custom notes and quantities.
    • It’s available for download now!

    Geotechnical Modeler

    • It’s available for download now!

    Pressure Networks

    • Keyword Search – search for parts to model.
    • Property Sets – show in profile view labels.
    • Profile Editing – reduce PVIs and other enhancements.
    • Cut Length – specify a cut length if none is defined in the catalogue.

    Rail

    • CANT – label enhancements.
    • Catalogue – replace a catalogue when modified.

    Additional Updates

    • Corridor Targets – target multiple surfaces, dynamic target layers.
    • Property Sets – dynamically updates with changes to the corridor.