Autodesk Civil 3D 2027: Essentials (Metric Units)

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Autodesk(R) Civil 3D(R) 2027: Essentials is designed for civil engineering professionals seeking to use the interactive and dynamic design capabilities of the Autodesk Civil 3D software. Civil 3D allows for the rapid development of alternatives via its model-based design tools. You will work with points, create and analyze surfaces, model road corridors, perform grading and volume calculation tasks, lay out pipe networks, and create sheet sets for plotting.

Topics Covered

• Learn the Autodesk Civil 3D user interface.
• Create points and point groups and work with survey figures.
• Create, edit, view, and analyze surfaces.
• Create and edit alignments.
• Create sites, profiles, and cross-sections.
• Create assemblies, corridors, and intersections.
• Create grading solutions.
• Create gravity-fed and pressure pipe networks.
• Use plan production tools to create plan and profile sheets.

Prerequisites

• Access to the 2027.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this learning content. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this content. The practices and files included might not be compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2026).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD basics as taught in AutoCAD(R) Essentials, or equivalent experience.