AutoCAD Civil 3D Workflow & Project File Best Management Practices - Intermediate

Prerequisites: Familiarity with Windows based computer operating system, an understanding of civil engineering terminology, & experience with Autodesk AutoCAD-based products are all assets for this course.  Students should have a good working skill level with a minimum of 80 hours of work experience with the AutoCAD Civil 3D software & a basic understanding of pressure network design.

Expectations:  Students should take away from this class an understanding of how to manage project drawing files & the file types shared by/with project consultants.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding the descriptions of file types & respective applications
• Organizing drawings, design objects, & work procedures
• Using data references to distribute the model in multiple drawings
• Using sites to manage dynamic interaction of design objects
• Drawing maintenance & file size reduction methods
• Working with templates & styles
• Drawing & data format exchange (Sharing with Bentley products)