Ascent Autodesk Civil 3D 2021: Fundamentals for Surveyors (Metric Units) eBook

Data collection and traverses are also covered. Other topics that help in increasing efficiency include styles, correct AutoCAD® drafting techniques, the methodology required to create linework effectively for variables used in defining symbology, surfaces, categorizing points, and using online maps.

Topics Covered:

• The Autodesk Civil 3D interface
• Points overview and styles
• Importing points and coordinate transformations
• 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
• Coordinate Geometry Editor for entering traverse information or legal descriptions
• Surface overview
• Surface editing
• Surface labels and analysis

• Access to the 2021.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (i.e., 2019).
• Experience with AutoCAD® or AutoCAD-based products and a sound understanding and knowledge of civil engineering terminology.