AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press

Learn AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 Quickly and Easily AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 Essentials offers expert instruction and real-world, hands-on exercises to teach you how to use AutoCAD Civil 3D. As you design a residential subdivision from start to finish, you'll learn core tools and workflows to build a solid foundation in the software, allowing you to quickly use Civil 3D productively. The book features new, multi-viewport example drawings to promote 3D design as well as an entire new chapter dedicated to pressure pipe design. Whether you're a new user, preparing for certification, or refreshing your Civil 3D skills, this is the fast, thorough grounding you need. Learn these AutoCAD Civil 3D essentials—and more: Leveraging a dynamic environment to create 3D intelligent models Turning raw survey field data into maps and drawings Designing, displaying, and annotating alignments and profiles Creating subdivisions by using parcels to generate dynamic lot layouts Putting together detailed gravity pipe and pressure pipe networks Shaping terrain in 3D with grading tools and design surfaces Using QTO and Plan Production to create construction documents Preparing for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 certification Learn how to perform engineering design in plan, profile, and 3D view Design efficiently using powerful modeling and analysis tools This striking Essentials book features: Chapter-opening learning objectives Step-by-step tutorials Full-color screenshots and illustrations Essentials and Beyond—summaries and additional suggested exercises Downloadable exercise files and tutorial videos

Introduction xv Chapter 1 Navigating the AutoCAD Civil 3D User Interface 1 Getting to Know the Civil 3D User Interface 2 Using the Application Menu 3 Using the Ribbon  5 Using the Toolspace  7 Prospector Tab 7 Settings Tab 9 Survey Tab  9 Toolbox Tab  10 Using the Drawing Area  10 Using the Command Line 10 Using Panorama  11 Using the Transparent Commands Toolbar 12 Using the Inquiry Tool  13 The Essentials and Beyond 14 Chapter 2 Leveraging a Dynamic Environment 17 Connecting Objects and Styles  18 Connecting Labels and Label Styles  22 Connecting Objects to Objects 26 Connecting Objects to Labels  28 The Richness of the 3D Model  29 Sharing Data in a Dynamic Environment 32 The Essentials and Beyond 35 Chapter 3 Establishing Existing Conditions Using Survey Data 37 What Is Survey Data? 38 Creating a Survey Database 39 Importing Survey Data 41 Automating Field–to–Finish 44 Linework Code Set 45 Point Styles  46 Point Label Styles  46 Description Keys  46 Figure Prefix Database  48 Point Groups  50 Editing Survey Points 52 Editing Survey Figures 56 Creating Additional Points 57 The Essentials and Beyond 59 Chapter 4 Modeling the Existing Terrain Using Sur faces 61 Understanding Surfaces 61 Creating a Surface from Survey Data  63 Using Breaklines to Improve Surface Accuracy  65 Editing Surfaces 71 Adding Boundaries  71 Deleting Lines  73 Editing Points  74 Displaying and Analyzing Surfaces  76 Analyzing Elevation 76 Analyzing Slope 77 Performing Other Types of Analysis 79 Exploring Even More Analysis Tools 79 Annotating Surfaces 80 Adding Spot Elevation Labels  80 Adding Slope Labels 81 Adding Contour Labels  82 The Essentials and Beyond 83 Chapter 5 Designing in 2D Using Alignments 85 Understanding Alignments  86 Creating Alignments from Objects  86 Creating Alignments Using the Alignment Creation Tools  89 Editing Alignments 91 Editing Alignments with Grips 92 Editing Alignments Using the Alignment Layout Tools  95 Editing Alignments Numerically  97 Applying Design Criteria Files and Check Sets 99 Applying Design Check Sets  100 Applying Design Criteria Files 102 The Essentials and Beyond 103 Chapter 6 Displaying and Annotating Alignments 105 Using Alignment Styles  105 Applying Alignment Labels and Label Sets 107 Applying Labels to Alignments 108 Using Alignment Label Sets  109 Editing Alignment Labels  111 Creating Station/Offset Labels 113 Creating Segment Labels 114 Using Tag Labels and Tables 117 Creating Tag Labels 117 Renumbering Tag Labels 117 Creating Tables  118 The Essentials and Beyond 120 Chapter 7 Designing Vertically Using Profiles 121 Creating Surface Profiles  121 Displaying Profiles in Profile Views 123 Creating Design Profiles 124 Editing Profiles 125 Editing Profiles with Grips  126 Editing Profiles Using the Profile Layout Tools 128 Editing Profiles Numerically 130 Using Design Check Sets and Criteria Files  131 Using Design Check Sets 132 Using Design Criteria Files  133 The Essentials and Beyond 135 Chapter 8 Displaying and Annotating Profiles 137 Applying Profile Styles  138 Applying Profile View Styles 140 Applying Profile View Bands 142 Applying Profile Labels 144 Creating and Applying Profile Label Sets  146 Creating Profile View Labels  147 Projecting Objects to Profile Views  150 Projecting Linear Objects  150 Projecting Blocks and Points  152 The Essentials and Beyond 153 Chapter 9 Designing in 3D Using Corridors 155 Understanding Corridors  156 Understanding the 3D Chain 156 Understanding the Assembly 156 Understanding Assembly Insertions 157 Understanding Corridor Feature Lines 158 Understanding the Corridor Surface  158 Creating an Assembly 159 Creating a Corridor 162 Applying Corridor Targets  163 Understanding Surface Targets 163 Understanding Width or Offset Targets  163 Understanding Slope or Elevation Targets 165 Applying Subassemblies That Can Use Targets  165 Assigning Targets 168 Creating Corridor Surfaces  170 The Essentials and Beyond 175 Chapter 10 Creating Cross Sections of the Design 177 Using the Section Editor  177 Creating Sample Lines 181 Creating Section Views 184 Creating Single–Section Views  184 Creating Multiple–Section Views 186 Sampling More Sources  187 The Essentials and Beyond 191 Chapter 11 Displaying and Annotating Sections 193 Applying Section Styles  194 Applying Section Labels 196 Controlling Section Display with Code Set Styles  198 Applying Labels with Code Set Styles  200 Applying Section View Styles 202 Applying Section View Bands 204 Applying Group Plot Styles 207 Creating Section View Labels 209 The Essentials and Beyond 212 Chapter 12 Designing and Analyzing Boundaries Using Parcels 213 Understanding Parcels  214 Understanding Parcel Objects 214 Understanding Sites 214 Creating Parcels from Objects 216 Creating Parcels by Layout 219 Using the Lot Line Tools  220 Using the Parcel Sizing Tools  222 Using Parcel Sizing and Layout Parameters 226 Editing Parcels  230 Editing Parcels Using Grips 230 Editing Parcels Using the Edit Geometry Commands 231 Editing Parcels Using the Parcel Layout Tools 234 The Essentials and Beyond 235 Chapter 13 Displaying and Annotating Parcels 237 Applying Parcel Styles  238 Using Parcel Styles to Control Appearance  238 Applying Parcel Style Display Order 240 Applying Parcel Area Labels 242 Creating Parcel Segment Labels  244 Editing Parcel Segment Labels  247 Applying Segment Label Styles 247 Editing Parcel Segment Labels Graphically 248 Creating Parcel Tables  250 Creating Area Tables  250 Creating Parcel Segment Tables 252 The Essentials and Beyond 254 Chapter 14 Designing Gravity Pipe Networks 255 Understanding Gravity Pipe Networks 255 Understanding Structures 256 Understanding Pipes  256 Exploring the Pipe Network  257 Creating Gravity Pipe Networks 258 Creating a Pipe Network from Objects 259 Creating a Pipe Network by Layout 261 Drawing a Pipe Network in a Profile View  265 Editing Gravity Pipe Networks 265 Editing Pipe Networks Using Grips 266 Editing Pipe Networks Using Editing Tools 270 Editing Pipe Networks Using Properties  273 Editing Pipe Networks Using the Pipe Network Vistas  275 The Essentials and Beyond 277 Chapter 15 Designing Pressure Pipe Networks 279 Understanding Pressure Pipe Networks  279 Understanding Fittings, Angles, and Appurtenances  280 Understanding Pressure Pipes  281 Exploring the Pressure Network 281 Creating Pressure Pipe Networks 282 Creating a Pressure Network from Objects  282 Creating a Pressure Network by Layout 284 Editing Pressure Pipe Networks 287 Editing Pressure Networks Using Grips 287 Checking Design and Depth  291 Editing Pressure Networks Using the Plan Layout Tools  292 Editing Pressure Networks Using the Profile Layout Tools 294 The Essentials and Beyond 297 Chapter 16 Displaying and Annotating Pipe Networks 299 Displaying Pipe Networks Using Styles  300 Applying Structure, Fitting, and Appurtenance Styles 300 Applying Pipe Styles  304 Annotating Pipe Networks in Plan View  307 Renaming Pipes and Structures 308 Creating Labels in Plan View  309 Editing Labels in Plan View  310 Annotating Pipe Networks in Profile View  312 Creating Labels in Profile View 312 Editing Labels in Profile View 314 Creating Pipe Network Tables  316 The Essentials and Beyond 318 Chapter 17 Designing New Terrain 319 Understanding Grading  319 Understanding Feature Lines 320 Understanding Sites 321 Understanding Feature Line Geometry  321 Creating Feature Lines 322 Editing Feature Lines 324 Using Edit Geometry Commands 325 Using Edit Elevation Commands  327 Understanding Grading Objects 331 Understanding Grading Criteria 332 Understanding Grading Groups  333 Understanding Grading Objects and Sites  333 Creating Grading Objects 333 Editing Grading Objects 336 The Essentials and Beyond 338 Chapter 18 Analyzing, Displaying, and Annotating Surfaces 339 Combining Design Surfaces 339 Analyzing Design Surfaces 347 Using Surface Analysis  347 Using Hydrology Tools 350 Using a Quick Profile 351 Calculating Earthwork Volumes  353 Understanding Earthwork Volumes  354 Using the Volumes Dashboard  354 Labeling Design Surfaces 357 The Essentials and Beyond 360 Chapter 19 From Design to Construction 361 Calculating Quantities 361 Calculating Quantities Using QTO Manager  361 Calculating Quantities Using Sectional Volumes  366 Creating Individual Sheets 369 Creating Multiple Sheets Using Plan Production  373 Creating View Frames 373 Creating Sheets  375 The Essentials and Beyond 379 Appendix AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 Certification 381 Index 385

Eric Chappell, EIT, is a Civil 3D consultant and award-winning instructor with more than 20 years of experience in the civil engineering field. He has been providing consulting, training, and support for Civil 3D since its inception. He has close ties to the software development team and Civil 3D community and has worked with Autodesk numerous times, including his involvement as subject matter expert in developing the Civil 3D certification exam. Eric is a highly rated Autodesk University speaker and contributes regularly to his popular blog (ericchappell.blogspot.com).