Civil 3D for Land Surveyors

The Autodesk Civil 3D for Land Surveyor Training courseware is designed to equip aspiring and seasoned land surveyors with the essential skills and knowledge required to efficiently utilize the powerful Autodesk Civil 3D software in their surveying workflows. This comprehensive training program offers a structured learning experience that covers the key functionalities and features of Civil 3D, specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of land surveying professionals.
This courseware is structured to cater specifically to the needs of land surveyors, who play a vital role in the planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects. By focusing on Autodesk Civil 3D, a versatile and robust software solution, land surveyors will be empowered to enhance their productivity, accuracy, and overall project efficiency.
PREREQUISITES
Basic understanding of land surveying principles and terminology. Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software is advantageous but not mandatory.
TARGET GROUP
New users wish to enhance their skills and proficiency in using Autodesk Civil 3D software for land surveying tasks.
Duration
2 Days (14 hours)
Course Achievement
Certificate of Completion by Autodesk
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Gain a solid understanding of the software’s interface, navigation tools, and essential features, allowing for efficient utilization of Civil 3D.
• Learn about points in Civil 3D, including their properties, classifications, and styles, to effectively manage and represent survey data.
• Acquire the knowledge and skills required to import and transform point data from different sources, ensuring accurate representation within Civil 3D.
• Explore the tools and techniques for creating new points within Civil 3D, as well as drafting functionalities to enhance survey data representation.
• Understand how to organize points into groups, manipulate them using grips, and generate comprehensive reports for analysis and documentation purposes.
• Learn about point security measures to protect and control access to critical survey data, along with techniques for editing and adjusting points as needed.
• Gain an overview of data collection methods used in the field, including the integration of field data with Civil 3D for accurate survey representation.
• Explore the functionalities of Civil 3D Survey, including automated linework creation, enabling efficient processing and interpretation of survey data.
• Master the concept of survey networks, understanding their importance in connecting survey control points and establishing precise geospatial relationships.
• Develop proficiency in using the Coordinate Geometry Editor within Civil 3D, allowing for the accurate input of traverse information and legal descriptions.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of surfaces in Civil 3D, including their creation, manipulation, and visualization for terrain representation.
• Acquire the skills to edit and refine surfaces in Civil 3D, enabling the adjustment of terrain models to accurately reflect real-world conditions.
• Explore the tools and techniques for labeling and analyzing surfaces in Civil 3D, facilitating informed decision-making and data interpretation.
BENEFITS OF Civil 3D for Land Surveyors TRAINING

Integrated Surveying and Design

Automated Drafting and Design

Data Management

Visualization and Analysis
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DAY 1
- Product Overview
- Autodesk Civil 3D Workspaces
- Autodesk Civil 3D User Interfaces
- Autodesk Civil 3D Toolspace
- Autodesk Civil 3D Panorama
- Autodesk Civil 3D Templates, Settings and Styles
- Survey Workflow Overview
- Collecting Field Data
- Introduction to the Survey Toolspace
- Survey User Settings vs. Drawing Template
- Templates Survey Figures
- Points Overview
- Description Key Sets
- The Survey Database
- Survey Workflow Overview
- Lines and Curves
- Online Maps Service
- Traverse Editor
- Traverse Adjustment
- Survey Networks
- Importing a Field Book
- Traverse Basics
- Defining a Traverse
- Multiple Network Surveys
- Working with Figures
DAY 2
- Field Codes
- Survey Data – Figures
- Figure Prefix Database
- Survey Data – Line Code
- Adjusting Figures
- Translating a Survey Database
- Point Settings
- Creating COGO Points
- Transparent Commands
- Importing and Exporting Points
- Point Groups
- Reviewing and Editing Points
- Locking/Unlocking Points
- Point Reports
- Filtering a Survey Database
- Surface Process
- Surface Properties
- Surface Data
- Breaklines and Boundaries
- Surface Editing
- Surface Analysis Tools
- Surface Labels
- Surface Analysis Display
- Field to Finish Overview
- Fieldwork Standards
- Civil 3D Settings
- Survey Toolspace
- Drawing Production
- Project Workflow
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