I.II.I Tutorials in the Technology Suite
In an effort to help you learn key concepts and become more productive with minimal investment, I.II.I announces the birth of the Technology Suite at I.II.I. In tough economic times, you need more choices; it’s often difficult for an employer to justify time for training, and we want you to have an avenue for finding answers when you need them. Our tutorials aren’t product demonstrations. They’ve been created in response to client... [Read More...]
Civil 3D 2010 – Structure Label Bug Fix
Create a pipe run with a common structure (e.g. manhole) S2. By making a single pipe network (i.e. Sanitary), and creating separate alignments for each run (i.e. AL-1 and AL-2), it’s possible to label a structure as STA 3+00 AL-1 in the profile for alignment AL-2 (where the stationing will be different). [Read More...] Read More →
Civil 3D: Effective Pipe Network Management
You saw a demo of pipes from your local Reseller, and undoubtedly, you’re chomping at the bit to dig in – you have “the perfect project.” The first rule in CAD Management: Don’t attempt to work with the unknown, or unfamiliar, when a timeline and tight budget are on the line. I’ve seen too many people venture into the unknown, blow the budget, and shelve the software because it wasn’t properly implemented,... [Read More...]
Add Laterals to a Pipe Network
I’ve been asked this question several times – the following is how I negotiate a lateral and/or a wye: Draw the lateral TO the pipe, NOT AWAY from the pipe (it will most likely connect in space when you see it in profile – no worries, you can adjust it later – it’s connected to a part that doesn’t exist – confused yet? read on…) or the pipe end may not display properly in profile (if you’re drawing... [Read More...]
Pipes – Displaying Thickness in Plan
I’ve always liked to see the thickness of a storm run displayed in plan. I think it’s easier to read once the drawing is dropped in the mud But how can this be acheived in Civil 3D? Civil 3D Tutorials* Register Today to access to our comprehensive library of Civil 3D Tutorials for as low as $20. *Access to the Library is a free service to our clients. Read More →
