- The AutoCAD Civil 3D Interface
- Points Overview and Styles
- Importing Points and Coordinate Transforms
- Creating Points and Drafting
- Point Groups, Grips, and Reports
- Point Security and Editing
- Introduction to Data Collection in the Field
- Introduction to Civil 3D Survey and Automated Linework
- Survey Networks
- Survey Least Squares analysis
- Traverses and their Adjustment
- Traverse Loop and Closed Connected Loop Adjustments
- Surface Overview
- Surface Editing
- Surface Labels and Analysis
- Sharing Data and Google Earth
Prerequisites
Prior experience with AutoCAD and a basic understanding of the Surveying profession.
Instructor Kit Includes: Instructor Notes, Student Guide and exercise files.
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
16 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Module 1: The AutoCAD Civil 3D Interface, Drafting, and Points
Section 1: The AutoCAD Civil 3D Interface
- Product Overview
- AutoCAD Civil 3D Workspaces
- AutoCAD Civil 3D Menu Browser
- AutoCAD Civil 3D Toolspace
- AutoCAD Civil 3D Panorama
- Ease of Use Settings
Section 2: Points Overview and Styles
- Points Overview
- Point Styles
- Point Label Style
- Description Key Sets
- Styles and Templates
Section 3: Importing Points and Coordinate Transforms
- Importing and Exporting Points
- Transforming Points on Import or Export
Section 4: Creating Points and Drafting
- Point Settings
- Creating Points
- Lines and Curves
- Transparent Commands
- Labeling in Civil 3D
- Line and Curve Label Styles
Section 5: Point Groups, Grips, and Reports
- Point Groups
- Point Reports
Section 6: Point Security and Editing
- Locking/Unlocking Points
- Reviewing/Editing Points
Module 2: Survey Basics
Section 1: Introduction to Data Collection in the Field
- Survey Workflow Overview
- Figure Commands
- Data Conversion
- Coordinate Files to a Field Book
- Fieldbooks
Section 2: Civil 3D Survey and Automated Linework
- Introduction to the Survey Toolspace
- Survey Figures
- Figure Styles
- Figure Prefix Database
- The Survey Toolspace
- Creating a Network
- Importing a Field Book
- Working with Figures
- Linework Code Sets
- Translating the Survey Database
- Coordinate Systems
Module 3: Survey and Traverse Adjustments
Section 1: Survey Networks
- Networks
- Reviewing Import Results
Section 2: Survey Least Squares
- Least Squares
- Creating a Least Squares Input File
- Blunder Detection Analysis
Section 3: Traverses and their Adjustment
- Traverses Basics
- Fixing Survey Errors
- Defining a Traverse
- Adjustment Reports
Section 4: Traverse Loop and Closed Connected Loop Adjustments
Module 4: Survey, Surfaces, Data Shortcuts, and Google Earth
Section 1: Surface Overview
- Surface Process
- Overview of Surface Styles
- Surface Properties
- Breaklines and Boundaries
- Contour Data
- Other Surface Data
- Surface Analysis Tools
Section 2: Surface Editing
- Surface Editing
- Adjusting Surfaces through Surface Properties
Section 3: Surface Labels and Analysis
- Surface Labels
- Surface Volume Calculations
- Surface Analysis Display
- Surface Analysis Display
Section 4: Sharing Data and Google Earth
- Data Shortcuts
- Optional Practices
- Google Earth
