Forum: Civil 3D & LDD

Hello guys I have data point in Ms.Excel like this STA1025L-1 | 476468.104 | 9872275.629 | 28.079 | EXISTINGGRD and then I've convert to .txt to import point. But in LD I get warning like this...

I have created a sheet with 2 viewports, one for plan, on the top, and one for the corrersponding portion of the profile on the bottom. I have set the scale (1:500) on the reference DWG for the...

So I am new to C3D and I am trying to figure out to use it. One of the things I would like to do is use the Description Keys for various field codes. I have some blocks that I would like to use for...

I've just upgraded from AutoCad 2008 to Civil 3D. I'm trying to create a geological cross section between a number of monitoring wells. Through the search, I came by a lisp that would create a...

Hi Everyone, Can anyone tell me how to get the list of alignments? I'm using AutoCAD 3d 2010 on Window XP platform. Thanks.

Does anyone know why everytime that I mouse over the name of an xref in the xref manager it reprocesses the image? I have a drawing full of orthophotos and this is a pain, as may take as much as 20...

Currently, I am trying to make a TIN from predefined contours of both the existing ground as well as the proposed ground so that I can perform volume computations. I am able to create the surface but...

Every time I open Civil3D it forgets my menu/ribbon settings. I think it has something to do with a message that reads, "Loading AECC 1st experience settings"? Is there any correlation or is this...

Anybody creating pipe networks for as-built surveys? It seems like it would be very helpful for my engineering clients, but is it worth it?

Hey all, right now I am currently trying to create a surface from a series of contours which I presume has been created before then exploded. So right now I have a series of 3D polylines with labels....

I have a proposal that I am working on, and im trying to impress the suits. I want to line up the site as best as posible to get an awesome proposal drawing started. I have the coordinate system...

I'm having trouble with a Civil 3D drawing I'm working on, and I can't figure out what's going on. I drew the base elements with no problems, put text on it, and then set up my layout with a viewport...

I have waisted enough time on this, I'm not too proud to ask...can someone direct me to the comand to "draw grid" (North/East) around the boder of my selected print area. Thank you in advanced!

Hi all. I am new to Civil 3D (running Civil3D 2011) so I don't know much and it is highly likely that I am just missing something so I am hoping one of you can help! I'm trying to use point...

Hi, This is my first post here and I hope someone could help out. We recently did a small survey and I imported the points into Civil 3D 2008. After reviewing the raw data file, I noticed that the 2...

I have a drawing which when opened displays a message that states: "This application has detected objects from a newer version of this drawing." How can I determine what objects it has found and...

Hello, Can anyone tell me the best way to modify an existing subassembly's shape code? I would rather not spend the time making a custom subassembly if I can modify an existing one. Any and all...

I'm a student in the process of learning AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010, and I came across a peculiar problem. When trying to change data in the Properties palette...well, I'm unable to altogether. The guy...

Hello, I am using LDD 2008.I am a surveyor responsible for creating surface models from our field collected data for the engineers. I also draft when needed. I'm trying to teach myself civil design,...

So on my C3D 2010 I'm able to bring in pretty much any kind of image (I mostly use .sid files). Does anyone know why 2011 does not have an option to bring in .sid files? Is there an add-on i need to...

How do u bring a pdf into Civil 3D 2010, then scale it?

Is there a way to convert a dwg autocad civil 2010 dwg file for an ESRI gis user to use? If it cannot be done in autocad are there (and what) programs to do so? Thanks!