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    Civil 3D 2024

    Posted on by Gabriel Perez

    Well, it’s that time of year again when Autodesk bestows us with the latest release of their flagship Civil Design application. Click here for Autodesk’s documentation. Read on to see which features speak to this blogger.

    File Format

    This is probably the most-asked question, and I’m happy to say that there is yet again, no format change. We are still on the 2018 format. Good news for everyone!

    Performance

    Considerable improvements have been made to:

    • Installation
    • Switching between paper space layout tabs
    • Corridors

    ArcGIS Connector

    We can now save configurations for importing data. Arc objects can now be imported. Objects can be imported as AutoCAD entities if required.

    IFC

    IFC 4.3, which has been available for 2022, is now available for 2024.

    Project Explorer

    This tool is now native to Civil 3D. No need to download and install separate from Civil 3D.

    Subassemblies

    A major change has been made regarding managing custom subassemblies (PKT files).

    • PKT files can be saved to a shared folder on a network or even a cloud service such as Autodesk Docs. Civil 3D accesses these in place, no longer in C:\Program Data.
    • If a PKT file cannot be found, Civil 3D will notify you.

    • Tool palettes containing custom subassemblies are far easier to manage now and they are less error prone.
    • Subassembly versioning was added in 2023, but there was no obvious reason for it. Well, now we have a reason. PKT versions can be managed in Civil 3D and new versions can be reloaded and implemented WITHOUT restarting Civil 3D.

    • Since we are on the subject, the eTransmit tool still DOES NOT recognize custom PKT files. Click here to upvote this wish list item.

    Pressure Networks

    • Fitting and appurtenance styles now have an annotative option. Pro Tip: spend some time considering the options. Sizing may not be what you expect. Contact us for some advice when you’re ready.
                                         
    • Fitting and appurtenance styles now support hatching.

                   

    • Pipe runs can be merged and broken.
    • Pipe segments can quickly be toggled between line or an arc.

                 

    • Bend styles now have a vertical bend option for visibility in plan view.

                     

    Point Clouds

    • Recap can now automatically classify points for any scan type.
    • Point clouds can be manipulated in Autodesk Docs; measured, linear curb features extracted, before inserting into a drawing.

     

    To learn more about Civil 3D, feel free to contact us.

    Recap: 2023 Release

    Posted on by Diana Gonzalez

    Recap: 2023 Release

    Autodesk has just released their Point Cloud management application, Recap 2023.  Click here to join the live webinar on April 19th.  Click 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

    Posted on by Diana Gonzalez

    Infraworks: 2023 Release

    Autodesk has just released its Civil visualization and analysis application, Infraworks 2023.  Click here to join the live webinar on April 19th.  Click 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

    Posted on by Diana Gonzalez

    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 19th.  Click 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.