AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 (R1) for Surveyors - Metric: Autodesk Authorized Publisher - Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge, Student, Paperback

• Release Date   8/23/2016
• ISBN-13   9781943184309 | 978-1-943184-30-9
• ISBN   1943184305 | 1-943184-30-5
• Format   Paperback
• Author(s)   Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge
• This in-depth AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2017 (R1) for Surveyors student guide is for surveyors and survey technicians that do not necessarily need all of the functionality that is taught in AutoCAD Civil 3D Fundamentals. This student guide equips the surveyor with the basic knowledge required to use AutoCAD Civil 3D efficiently in a typical daily workflow. Students learn how to import the converted field equipment survey data into a standardized environment in AutoCAD Civil 3D and to use the automation tools to create an Existing Condition Plan. Data collection, and traverses are also covered. Other topics that help in increasing efficiency include styles, correct AutoCAD® drafting techniques, the methodology required to create linework effectively for variables used in defining symbology, surfaces, categorizing points, and importing imagery.Topics CoveredThe AutoCAD Civil 3D InterfaceThe Planning and Analysis workspacePoints overview and stylesImporting points and coordinate transformationsCreating points and draftingPoint groups, grips, and reportsPoint security and editingIntroduction to data collection in the fieldIntroduction to Civil 3D Survey and automated lineworkSurvey networksCoordinate Geometry Editor for entering traverse information or legal descriptionsSurface overviewSurface editingSurface labels and analysisPoint clouds and creating a surface from point cloud dataPrerequisitesPrevious experience with the AutoCAD software and a basic understanding of the Surveying profession is recommended.