Preface

Autodesk Civil 3D connects to an entire network of other software to take your project farther than you would imagine for civil engineering design. You will be able to put your knowledge to work with this practical guide on civil engineering design. This book provides a hands-on approach to implementation and associated methodologies that will have you and your team functional and productive in no time.

This book covers all the major features Civil 3D has to offer, whether surface development, intelligent utility design, or dynamic display work for creating smart documentation. You’ll learn how best to configure and manage your civil engineering designs by successfully leveraging all that Autodesk Civil 3D has to offer. You’ll then learn how to practically apply the tools and modeling techniques available within the software.

By the end of this book, you will have a thorough understanding of Autodesk Civil 3D, along with its partner programs, and be able to strategize how best to utilize it on your next project.