AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Essentials
Learn AutoCAD Civil 3D Quickly and EasilyThis Autodesk Official Training Guide covers all of Civil 3D 2013's new features and workflows, teaching you everything you need to become quickly productive in the software's dynamic environment. As you design a residential subdivision, you'll soon master the fundamentals, including importing survey data, designing in 2D and 3D, adding boundaries and pipe networks, creating construction documents, and more. And now you can see it in action by accessing video demonstrations of the additional suggested practice exercises. Whether you're an aspiring civil engineer, preparing for certification, or just updating your skills to Civil 3D 2013, this is the fast, thorough grounding you need.Learn these AutoCAD Civil 3D essentials—and more:Turning raw survey field data into maps and drawingsUsing field data to create 3D models of existing terrainConstructing 3D road models using the new 2013 workflowsDesigning entire communities by using parcels to generate dynamic lot layoutsCreating detailed models of underground pipe networksDesigning detailed pressure pipe networksReshaping the terrain in 3D with grading tools and design surfacesLeveraging automation to produce construction documents quicklyLearn how to create detailed designs and perform powerful analysesHarness the power of 3D models to build designs of pipe systems, grading, roads, and moreThis striking Essentials book features:Chapter-opening learning objectivesStep-by-step tutorialsFour-color screenshots and illustrationsConcise chapter summaries and additional suggested practice exercisesDownloadable exercise files