Introducing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010

Dig Into the future of Civil Engineering

This hands-on reference and tutorial from two Civil 3D and engineering experts is your gateway to immediate productivity with Civil 3D 2010. The authors' in-depth explanations bring you quickly up to speed on Civil 3D basics, give you a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of building, and show you how to best use the software in professional, real-world environments.

The book starts with a thorough look at the Civil 3D environment and its core tools, styles, and concepts, then offers detailed discussions and clear-cut tutorials on lines and arcs, points, surveying, parcels, surfaces, alignments, corridors, grading, pipes, project management, and much more. It's the perfect, practical guide to help you become a Civil 3D expert. *

Understand Civil 3D 2010's interface, core features, and key capabilities *

Draw fences, walls, and property lines with the Lines/Curves menu *

Dynamically label components, maintain geometries, and pull project data *

Improve stormwater analysis and simulation with enhanced functionality *

Power through more design iterations in less time and create better site plans *

Design cul-de-sacs, subdivision lots, or boundary segments with Parcels *

Manage Alignments and lay down road centerlines, pond berms, and more *

Collaborate across the project team with helpful Data Shortcuts

Companion Website

Access the book's supporting website at www.sybex.com/go/introducingcivil3d2010 and find all the files you need to complete the tutorials, as well as plenty of inspiring professional examples.