Autodesk Civil 3D is the only civil engineering software available today that creates intelligent relationships between objects, so design changes are dynamically updated. The enhanced 3D interaction provides more design flexibility. Explore conceptual proposals and complete final designs faster with the dynamic, real-time interaction between objects that are part of your civil engineering model.
Autodesk Civil 3D integrates the drafting capabilities of AutoCAD software with dynamic, relationship-based civil engineering functionality. It is a stand-alone, integrated engineering product that provides powerful design and drafting functionality for most types of civil engineering projects. Increase your productivity, reduce costs, and provide better service to your clients by using the dynamic design, automated drafting, and intuitive conceptual layout capabilities of Civil 3D. In addition to its innovative design capabilities, you can use Civil 3D as a development platform to build customized solutions based on a common, accessible data model.
The power of Autodesk Civil 3D lies in the intelligent, central, 3D engineering model. The model contains the core geometry and design intelligence of objects such as points, surfaces, parcels/plots, roads, and grading. In addition, tables, object labeling, and various analysis displays are also representations of the model. If any part of the model changes, all associated parts are instantly and dynamically updated. For example, change the horizontal road alignment, and profiles, road model, section plots, volumes, proposed contours, and submittal drafting are updated automatically. Updates are not just visual representations of changes. They are integrated directly into the core data contained in your model, ensuring that edits are reflected throughout your project.
Dynamic relationships extend to drafting and plan production. When you update a profile, Autodesk Civil 3D updates all labels and profile drafting. Labeling is even aware of its orientation; if you rotate a drawing, your labels remain upright. The result - plans are more accurate and are completed faster.
Autodesk Civil 3D makes it easier to maintain drafting standards. Each object type has user-definable settings that control layer, color, font, label content, and more. The application also includes various style configurations that you can store in a drawing template, as well as tools to edit existing styles or create new ones.