Index
Symbols and Numbers
* (asterisk) as wildcard
for layers
2D boundaries, creating and evaluating
2D Wireframe
3D points, prompt for
3D polyline, extracting from corridor feature line
3D Studio File Import Options dialog
A
abbreviations
settings
Action Recorder panel
Active Drawing View
ActiveX controls, for viewing part catalog
Add Automatically boundary tool, for corridor
Add Boundaries dialog
Add Contour Data dialog
Add Distances tool
Add Fixed Curve (Three Points) tool
Add From Polygon tool, for corridor
Add Interactively boundary tool
for corridor
Add Items tool
Add Labels dialog
for intersection
Add Point File dialog
Add Points To Surface wizard
Add Rule dialog
Add To Surface As Breakline tool
Additional Broken References dialog
Adjacent Elevations By Reference tool
AECC_POINTs, converting to Civil 3D points
Alignment Design Check Set dialog
Alignment From Corridor utility
Alignment From Network tool
Alignment Intersection label style
Alignment Labels dialog
Alignment Layout Parameters dialog
Alignment Layout Tools toolbar
Alignment Properties dialog
Constraint Editing tab
Design Criteria tab
Information tab
Masking tab
Point Of Intersection tab
for renaming objects
Station Control tab
alignment segment table
alignment tables
alignment target
alignments
added to site
best fit from lines and curves
changing components
component-level editing
constraints
corridor feature lines extracted to produce
creating
by alignment,
from line, arc, or polyline
creating design constraints and design check sets
creating shortcut references
data shortcuts for
editing geometry
grip editing,
tabular design,
grip-editing
information in profile
intersections of, label for
label sets for
applying
labels for
reference text in,
styles,
as objects
for pipe networks, creating for parts
placement on site
Plan Production and
reversing
for roundabouts
with slip lane,
and sites
stationing
styles
creating,
station offset labeling,
superelevation and
types
Ambient Settings
in civil 3D templates
Analyze tab on ribbon
Design panel, Edit in Storm And Sanitary Analysis
Ground Data panel
Catchments, Create Catchment From Object
Catchments, Create Catchment Group,
QTO panel
QTO Manager,
Quantity Takeoff
Volumes And Materials panel
Compute Materials
Mass Haul
Total Volume Table
Volume Report
anchor points
for curve labels
relationship with attachments
Angle-Distance Transparent command
icon
angle, for creating line
Angle Information tool
Annotate tab on Ribbon
Add Labels, Alignment, Alignment Labels
Add Tables, Alignment
Labels & Tables panel
Add Labels
Renumber Tags
annotation scale
annotations
in profile views
AOR (axis of rotation) subassembly
Applications panel
Apply Feature Line Names tool
Apply Feature Line Styles tool
Apply Rules tool
Apply To X-Y field, for description key
Apply To Z field, for description key
arch pipe, adding to part catalog
arcs
Best Fit for
creating alignment from
area labels, splitting on 2 layers
arrow
invisible for labeled pipe
for label
for offset alignment grip
in styles
ASCII text file, for survey database source
assemblies. See also subassemblies
building
center-point marker for
of corridors
creating
for intersection
for nonroad uses,
with daylight subassemblies
editing
for intersection
offset
organizing within drawings
pre-cooked
and Quantity Takeoff
road, creating
for roundabouts
storing completed on tool palette
without superelevation
tools for organizing
assembly offset, for corridors
Assembly Properties dialog
Construction tab
Information tab
assembly sets
changing
Assign Elevations dialog
asterisk (*) as wildcard
for layers
Astronomic Direction Calculator
Asymmetric curve type
Attach Multiple Entities command
attached parcel segments
sliding
attachment point, default, for subassemblies
attachments, relationship with anchor points
AUNITS variable
AutoCAD
attribute extraction, for converting outside program point blocks
exporting
functions for plan sets
geometry to create parcels
visual styles
AutoCAD angular units, vs. Surveyor Units
AutoCAD BLOCK Symbol For Marker
AutoCAD drawing units
AutoCAD Map product
AutoCAD Object Properties Manager (OPM) palette
AutoCAD objects, as pay items
AutoCAD point entities, converting
AutoCAD POINT For Marker
AutoCAD Properties palette
for assemblies
Design tab
Dimension Anchor Option
AutoCAD units
autocomplete feature, for commands
Autodesk 3D max files, importing
Autodesk Map 3D
Automatic Begin On Figure Prefix Match option
Automatic Layout, for parcels
Automatic Mode parameter
Automatic Surface Adjustment
Automatic Surface Creation option, for grading group
axis of rotation (AOR) subassembly
Azimuth Distance transparent command, icon
B
background mask, for label components
backward lanes, troubleshooting
Balanced, in Mass Haul diagram
Band Set dialog, Information tab
band sets
for profile view labels
profile views after importing
banding. See also data bands
elevations
banking. See also superelevation
baseline profile, for corridors
baselines
adding to corridor for intersecting road
for corridors
for grading
for intersection
multiple, for cul-de-sac
multiregion, for corridors
Basic Site.dwg file
BasicCurbandGutter subassembly
BasicLane subassembly
BasicShoulder subassembly
BasicSideSlopeCutDitch subassembly
BasicSidewalk subassembly
Bearing Distance transparent command
icon
Begin Full Super (BFS)
Begin Shoulder Rollover (BSR)
Behavior, for alignment table
benchmark point style, Marker tab
berms, designing to contain swales
best fit, alignments from lines and curves
Best Fit Entities
arc
lines
best practices
for parcel creation
point groups to control point display
for site topology interaction
BFS (Begin Full Super)
bike path
with assembly offset
Block command (AutoCAD)
blocks, structure style using
Blunder Detection/Analysis
border
adding for surface
adjusting with grips
for label components
Borrow, in Mass Haul diagram
boundaries
for catchment
for corridor surface
troubleshooting
data clip
of structures, in profile view
boundary parcel, creating
Bounded Volumes tool
bowties, troubleshooting
branching, for feature lines
Break tool, for feature lines
breaklines
and building surface from links
crossing
in intersection design
nondestructive
proximity
bridges, assembly for
Browse For Folder dialog
BSR (Begin Shoulder Rollover)
buffers
in profile view band set
bypass link
C
CAD programs
earlier versions of Civil 3D or Land Desktop
eTransmit
importing files, to SSA
Land Desktop
CAD Standards panel
Calculate Superelevation screen
Attainment
Lane
Roadway Type
Shoulder Control
camber. See also superelevation
cant. See also superelevation
Carlson
data collectors
survey blocks
catchment areas, GIS data and
catchment boundary
catchment flow path
catchment groups
Catchment object, changes to
catchments
creating
delineating
options
categorization files, creating
ceiling value for surface
center-point marker, for assembly
Centerline alignment type
Change Flow Direction tool
channel assembly
Channel subassembly
Character Map dialog
child styles, and overrides
Circular curve type
circular grip
Civil 3D
earlier versions
modeling components
tutorials for creating custom structures
underlying engine
Civil 3D Line and Arc tool (CGLIST)
Civil 3D objects, order for placement, refining
Civil 3D subassemblies tool palette
cliff effect, troubleshooting
Clip Horizontal Grid option
Clip Vertical Grid option
closed polygon
for parcels
Code field, for description key
Code Set Style - All Codes dialog
Codes tab
coding diagram
COGO (coordinate geometry) points
vs. survey points
color
of label component
scheme for contours
columns in tables, adding or deleting
commands
autocomplete feature for
saving changes to settings
settings for
Component Draw Order, for label
component layers
component-level editing
for alignments
for profiles
Composite Volume palette
compound curves, creating
Compute Materials dialog
Compute Quantity Takeoff dialog
Connect and Disconnect Part Tools tool
connection marker, for pipe networks
constraints, for alignments
Content Builder
Continuous Distance tool
Contour Analysis tool
contours
basics
color scheme or linetype for
labeling
smoothing, vs. surface smoothing
in surface styles
control points, in survey database
Convergence angle
Convert AutoCAD Line And Spline tool
Conveyance Link dialog (SSA)
conveyance links, overland
coordinate geometry (COGO) points
vs. survey points
Coordinate Geometry Editor
traverse report from
coordinate line commands
coordinate system
of DEM file
setting
setting up drawing for specific area
transformation
troubleshooting
warning of no setting
COORDS command (AutoCAD)
COPY command, for profile views
Copy Profile Data dialog
Copy Profile tool
Corridor Extents As Outer Boundary method
Corridor Modeling Catalog
Corridor Properties dialog
Boundaries tab
Feature Lines tab
Hide Boundary setting
Parameters tab
Surfaces tab
corridor stations
corridor surfaces
adding boundary
creating
from feature lines,
from link data
refining
troubleshooting
Corridor tool palette, daylight subassemblies
corridors, , , . See also intersections; roundabouts
in 3D view
anatomy of
assembly offset
baseline of
baseline profile for
basics
checking and fine-tuning
completed model
creating
creating sample lines along
creativity in using
for cul-de-sac
EOP design profiles,
with multiple baselines
putting pieces together, ,
daylighting for, troubleshooting display
editing sections
feature lines
with guardrails
intersection modeled with
lane widening, targets using alignments and profiles
lot-grading feature line integration with
materials from shapes
multiregion baselines
non-road
Parameter Editor for
for pipe trenches
pricing
properties modification
rebuilding
and surface update
regions
for roadside swale
Section Editor for
stream modeled with
troubleshooting problems
volume calculation
cost estimates. See Quantity Takeoff (QTO) feature
Cover And Slope rule
Cover Only rule
Create Alignment From Objects dialog
for swale
Create Alignment - Layout dialog
Create Alignment Reference dialog
Create Alignments From Objects dialog
Create Assembly dialog
for channel
Create Best Fit Arc command
Create Best Fit Entities menu
Create Best Fit Line command
Create Best Fit Parabola command
Create Catchment From Object dialog
Create Catchment From Surface dialog
Create Cropped Surface dialog
Create Curve Between Lines command
Create Curve From End of Object command
Create Curve on Two Lines command
Create Curve Through Point command
Create Curves commands
Create Data Shortcuts dialog
Create Feature Line From Alignment dialog
Create Feature Line From Stepped Offset tool
Create Feature Line tool
Create Feature Lines dialog
Create Feature Lines From Alignment tool
Create Feature Lines From Corridor tool
Create Feature Lines From Objects tool
Create Full Parts List tool
Create Grading Group dialog
Create Interference Check dialog
Create Interference Check tool
Create Intersection wizard
Corridor Regions page
General page
Geometry Details page
Create Line By Angle command
Create Line By Azimuth command
Create Line By Bearing command
Create Line By Deflection command
Create Line By Grid Northing/Easting command
Create Line By Latitude/Longitude command
Create Line By Northing/Easting command
Create Line By Point Name command
Create Line By Point Object command
Create Line By Point # Range command
Create Line By Side Shot command
Create Line By Station/Offset command
Create Line command
Create Line Extension command
Create Line From End of Object command
Create Line Perpendicular from Point command
Create Line Tangent from Point command
Create Mass Haul Diagram dialog
Balancing Options
General page
Mass Haul Display Options
Create Multiple Curves command
Create Multiple Profile Views wizard
Data Bands page
Create Multiple Section Views wizard
General page
Section Display Options page
Create Offset Alignments dialog
Create Parcel From Objects tool, 189k
Create Parcels - From Objects dialog
Create Parcels - Layout dialog
Create Parts List tool
Create Pipe Network dialog
Create Pipe Network From Object command
Create Point Cloud wizard
summary page
Create Points dialog
Create Points toolbar
Alignment Point-Creation Options
Interpolation Point-Creation Options
Intersection Point-Creation Options
Miscellaneous category
Slope Point-Creation Options
Surface Point-Creation Options
Create Profile dialog
for swale centerline
Create Profile - Draw New dialog
Create Profile From Surface dialog
Create Profile View wizard
General page
Create Quick Profiles dialog
Create Reverse or Compound Curves command
Create Right Of Way dialog
Create Roundabout dialog
Approach Refs
Circulatory Road
Draw Slip Lane
Islands
Markings And Signs
Create ROW tool
Create Sample Line Group dialog
Create Sample Lines - By Station Range dialog
Create Section Sheets dialog
Create Section View Wizard
Data Bands page
Elevation Range page
General page
Offset Range page
Section Display Options page
Section View Tables page
Create Sheets Wizard
Data References
Profile Views page
Sheet Set
View Frame Group And Layouts
Create Simple Corridor dialog
Create Surface dialog
Create Total Volume Table dialog
Create Transmittal dialog
Create View Frames wizard
Alignment page
Match Lines page
Profile Views page
Sheets page
View Frame Group page
Create Widening command
Creating Grading tool
criteria-based design
Criteria dialog
critical points
cross-referencing design data. See data shortcuts
Cross-Section Area
cross sections
cross-slope. See also superelevation
crossing breaklines
crossing pipe override style
Crossing Section label
CUI (custom user interface)
cul-de-sac
corridors for
EOP design profiles,
with multiple baselines
putting pieces together, ,
creating
troubleshooting
culvert crossing
culverts
curb ramp feature line
Curb Return alignment type
Curb Return Fillets assembly
curb subassemblies
and superelevation
Curve Calculator
curve labels
location for
styles
Curve Settings tool
curve table
curve tags, for table creation preparation
curves
adding labels
best fit alignments from
and frontage offset
label styles
labels, styles
re-creating deed using
reverse curves
creating,
removing
standard
custom marker
custom user interface (CUI)
Customization panel
cut-fill analysis
D
data bands
profile view styles for
on profile views
data clip boundaries
data collector market, manufacturers
Data Extraction tool
data shortcuts
creating
displaying
fixing broken
folders for
in Prospector
publishing files
setting up projects in
using
value of knowing
Data Shortcuts Editor (DSE)
Data Shortcuts panel
database setup for Survey
defaults
equipment database
figure prefix database
linework code set database
survey database
datum links, schematic of those connected to form surface
datum surfaces, overhang correction for
Davenport, Cyndy
daylight subassemblies
alternative
when to ignore parameters
DaylightBasin subassembly
daylighting
for corridor, troubleshooting display
with generic links
DaylightInsideROW subassembly
DaylightMaxOffset subassembly
DaylightToROW subassembly
Decimal Degrees, for AutoCAD angular units
Deed Create Start.dwg file
deed, creation using Line and Curve tools
default attachment point, for subassemblies
default layer, for points
deflection angle
Deflection Distance transparent command, icon
DeKalb Rational hydrology methods
Delaunay triangulation
Delete Elevation Point tool
for Grading Elevation Editor
Delete Entity tool
Delete Line Surface, triangles for
Delete PI tool, for feature lines
Delete Pipe Network Object tool
Delete PVI tool
Delete Sub-Entity tool
deleting
connection between points
from cul-de-sac
data files from Coordinate Geometry Editor
parcel segments
point from surface
surface boundary
unassigned subassemblies
water drop path
delimited text file, importing points from
Delta symbol
delta symbol
in styles
DEM (Digital Elevation Model) files
surfaces from
depression contours
depth label
DescKey Editor, in Panorama window
Description Key Set
activating
creating
editing
Description Key Sets Search Order dialog
description keys
and layers
vs. point groups
design check sets, creating alignment with
design checks, vs. design criteria
design constraints, creating alignment with
Design Criteria Editor
adding example data
design criteria files
adding design speed
user-defined
design criteria, vs. design checks
design profiles, reversing alignment and
design speeds, assigning
DETACHQTOFILES command
DGN files
as underlays
DGN Mapping Setup dialog
diameters for pipe
diamond grip, for sample line
Digital Elevation Model (DEM) files
surfaces from
Dim Anchor Opt value
direction
for alignment
ambient settings for
in survey database
direction analysis
in surface styles
direction arrow, in styles
direction-based line commands
discharge point, for catchment
display styles, for Plan Production
documentation
process
requirements
for sanitary sewer planning
drainage
basins. See also catchments
for roundabout
draining pond
draping image
Draw Fixed Vertical Curve By Three Points tool
Draw Order Icons tool
Draw Pipes And Structures tool
Draw Tangent-Tangent With No Curves tool
Draw Tangent tool
Draw Tangents With Curves tool
drawing objects. See also objects
drawing precision, vs. label
Drawing Scale, settings
drawing settings
in civil 3D templates
Abbreviations tab
Ambient Settings
Object Layers
Object Settings,
Transformation settings,
Units And Zone settings
number of layouts per new drawing
Drawing Settings dialog
Units And Zone settings
drawing templates
displaying
in Prospector
Drawing Unit, settings
drawings. See also exercise files
cross-referencing design data between. See data shortcuts
organizing assemblies within
precision, vs. label precision
sending, eTransmit for
DRAWORDER command
Drive Alias Administration dialog
drive alias, for Map 3D
Driving Direction setting
and side of road
DSE (Data Shortcuts Editor)
dump site, for Mass Haul diagram
duplicate segments, troubleshooting
DWG files. See exercise files
DWT template file. See template files
dynamic input (DYN)
pipe networks and
for view frames
dynamic model, corridor as
dynamically linked feature line objects
E
earthwork
calculating
depth labels for
elevation analysis settings
volume analysis for
volume calculation for
easements
Easements site
EATTEXT command
edge of pavement (EOP) profile, creating
Edit Command Settings dialog
Edit Curve tool, for feature lines
Edit Drawing Settings command
Edit Elevations panel
for feature lines
Edit Feature Line Curve dialog
Edit Geometry panel
Edit Curve tool
for feature lines
Edit In Storm And Sanitary Analysis tool
Edit Interference Style tool
Edit Label Style Defaults dialog
Edit Linework Code Set dialog
Edit Material List dialog
Edit Parcel Properties dialog
Edit Parts List tool
Edit Pipe Network tool
Edit Pipe Style tool
Edit Sample Lines dialog
Edit Structure Style tool
Edit Table Style tool
editing
Drawing Settings
survey points
Elevation Editor tool
elevation factor
elevation points
elevations
adjusting in profile views
analysis
banding
color
in surface styles
Child Override indicator
editing for grading feature lines
excluding those less than floor
inheriting by point
locking
matching profile
range for section view
setting for inlets
sump control by
in surface styles
elevations for points
changing
prompt for
Elevations For Surface tool, for Grading Elevation Editor
Elevations From Surface tool
ellipsoid
End Normal Crown (ENC) station
Endpoint-Location grip
entity, layout profiles by
Environmental Protection Agency Storm Water Management Model (EPA-SWMM) method
EOP (edge of pavement) profile, creating
Equal Interval distribution method, for surface analysis
equipment database
Equipment Database Manager
Equipment Properties dialog
Erase tool (AutoCAD)
for pipe network parts
error tolerance for survey database, default settings
ESRI Shape files (SHP)
eTransmit
ETRANSMIT command
Event Viewer, displaying
Excel. See spreadsheets
exercise files
Acad Objects in QTO.dwg
Advanced Alignment Labels.dwg
Alignment Labels.dwg
AlignmentFromNetworkParts.dwg
AlignmentLabels.dwg
AlignmentProperties.dwg
AlignmentReverse.dwg
AlignmentReverseEdit.dwg
AlignmentsBestFit.dwg
AlignmentsbyLayout.dwg
AlignmentSegments.dwg
AlignmentsFromPolylines.dwg
AOR Assembly.dwg
ApplyingProfileLabels.dwg
AutoCAD Civil 3D (Imperial) NCS.dwt
Basic Site.dwg file
C3DtoSSA.dwg
Catchment-1.dwg
ChangeAreaLabel.dwg
CheckingAlignments.dwg
Civil 3D Template-in-progress.dwg
Code Set Styles1.dwg
Completed Roundabout Corridor example.dwg
ComponentEditingProfiles.dwg
Concord Commons Corridor.dwg
Concord Commons.txt file
Convert LDT Points.dwg
Corridor Objects in QTO.dwg
Corridor Pipe Trench.dwg
Corridor Stream.dwg
Corridor Surface Volume.dwg
Corridor Surface.dwg
Corridor Swale.dwg
CreateBoundaryparcel.dwg
CreateFreeForm.dwg
CreateROWParcel.dwg
CreateSite.dwg
CreateSubdivisionLots.dwg
CreatingChecks.dwg
CreatingCompositeSurfaces.dwg
CreatingFeatureLines.dwg
CreatingGradingSurfaces.dwg
CreatingPipeTables.dwg
CreatingReferences.dwg
CreatingSectionSheets.dwg
CreatingShortcuts.dwg
Cul-de-sac_Design.dwg
Cul-de-sac_Profile.dwg
CulDeSacBlock.dwg
Curve Profile Labels.dwg
Deed Create Start.dwg
DeleteSegments.dwg
DescriptionKeys and Layers.dwg
DynamicProfiles.dwg
EditingAlignments.dwg
EditingFeatureLineElevations.dwg
EditingGrading.dwg
EditingPipesPlan.dwg
EditingRelativeFeatureLineElevations.dwg
EditViewFramesAndMatchLines.dwg
eTransmit.dwg
Extract Feature Line.dwg
Feature Line Target.dwg
figure prefix library.dwg
GE_Surface.dwg
Getting Started Categories.xml
Grade Break Labels.dwg
Grade Break Profile Labels.dwg
GradingThePond.dwg
GripEditingProfiles.dwg
Highway 10 Criteria.dwg
Highway 10 Super.dwg
Highway 10 with Bike Path_Assembly.dwg
Highway 10 with Bikepath_Corridor.dwg
HorizontalFeatureLineEdits.dwg
Import3DMax.dwg
InterferenceStart.dwg
Intersection.dwg
Labeling Feature Lines.dwg
LayoutProfiles-PVI.dwg
LayoutProfiles-Transparent.dwg
Line and Curve Labels.dwg
Manual Intersection_Adjustment.dwg
Manual Intersection_Assembly.dwg
Manual Intersection.dwg
Manual Intersection_Labels.dwg
Manual Intersection_Refining.dwg
Manual Intersection_Surface.dwg
Manual Intersection_Targets.dwg
Mapcheck-start.dwg
MassHaul.dwg
Mastering Point Creation.dwg
Mastering Point Display.dwg
Mastering Point Groups.dwg
Mastering Points.dwg
Mastering.csv file
Multi-Region Corridor.dwg
MultipleSectionViews.dwg
Mystery Plat.dwg
ObjectProjection.dwg
OtherProfileEdits.dwg
ParameterEditingProfiles.dwg
Parcel Export.dwg
Pipe and Structure Labels.dwg
Pipe and Structure Styles.dwg
Pipe Network in QTO.dwg
Pipes-Exercise1.dwg
Pipes-Exercise2.dwg
Pipes-Exercise3.dwg
PipeTableStaticDynamic.dwg
Point Cloud.dwg
Point Labels.dwg
Point Table.dwg
PondDrainageDesign.dwg
Profile Bands.dwg
Profile Label Sets.dwg
Profile Labels.dwg
Profile View Styles.dwg
ProfilefromFile.dwg
ProfileSampling.dwg
ProfileViewBands.dwg
ProfileViewBandSets.dwg
ProfileViewLabels.dwg
ProfileViewProperties.dwg
ProfileViewProperties1.dwg
ProfileViews.dwg
ProfileViewsModify.dwg
ProfileViewsSplit.dwg
ProfileViewsStaggered.dwg
QTO Reporting.dwg
RepairingReferences.dwg
RoadsMatchProfiles.dwg
Roundabout Layout.dwg
Section Styles.dwg
sections1.dwg
sections2.dwg
sections4.dwg
sections5.dwg
sections7.dwg
SegmentLabels.dwg
SheetsWizard.dwg
Simple Corridor.dwg
Soil Borings.dwg
SSA-Rain.spf
SSA-Reports.spf
StackedProfiles.dwg
SteppedOffset.dwg
Storing Subassemblies and Assemblies.dwg
Subassembly Practice.dwg
Subassembly Practice.dwg
SuperimposeProfiles.dwg
Surface Styles.dwg
SurfaceAnalysis.dwg
SurfaceBreaklines.dwg
SurfaceContours.dwg
SurfaceCrop.dwg
SurfaceEdits.dwg
SurfaceFromPolylines.dwg
SurfaceLabeling.dwg
SurfacePoints.dwg
SurfaceProperties.dwg
SurfaceSimplifying.dwg
SurfaceSlopeLabeling.dwg
SurfaceVolumeGridLabels.dwg
SurfaceVolumes.dwg
Tables.dwg
Target Practice - Complete.dwg
Target Practice.dwg
ViewFrameWizard.dwg
WaterDrop.dwg
WetlandsParcel.dwg
XMLPlan.dwg
exercises
deed creation using Line and Curve tools
deed labels
on figure prefix database
on importing survey data
exiting drawing, Section Editor and
expansion factor for soil
exploding objects
Export DGN File dialog
Export Drawing Name dialog
Export To LandXML dialog
Export To Storm Sewers dialog
exporting
AutoCAD
database settings
MicroStation files
pipes to Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
SSA data into CAD
superelevation tables
Express tool
extended properties, default settings
extents of profile views, troubleshooting
external references (XRefs)
Extract Objects From Surface utility
F
face of surface
FACETDEV system variable
FACETMAX system variable
FBK (Field Book Format) files
Feature Line Properties dialog, Information tab
feature lines. See also grading feature lines
in corridors
creating surface from
creating surface from links and
curb ramp
editing
horizontal information,
tools,
labels for
moving
storm drainage pipe network creation from
styles
on subassemblies
as width and elevation target
Feature Lines From Corridor utility
FG (finished ground) profile
figure groups, in survey database
figure prefix database
Figure Prefix Database Manager
figure prefix library.dwg file
figures, in survey database
File menu (SSA)
Export, Hydraflow Storm Sewers File
Import, Layer Manager
files
creating profile from
format for importing points
sharing, LandXML for
Fill Slope value, editing
Fillet tool, for feature lines
filter, for point groups
finished ground (FG) profile
Fire Hydrant object
Fit Curve tool, for feature lines
Fixed Property selection field, for Curve Calculator
Fixed Rotation field, for description key
Fixed Scale Factor field, for description key
fixed segments
Fixed Vertical Curve command
flared end section, style for
flat areas, minimizing
Flatten Grade Or Elevations tool, for Grading Elevation Editor
Flip Anchors with Text option, for label styles
Flip Label function, Ctrl+click to access
Floating Curve tool
floating segments
floor for surface, excluding elevations less than
floor Thickness
flow direction
of pipes
changing,
preview
flow diversion node, in SSA project
flow path segments
flow paths, locating
flow segment
creating
folders
for data shortcut files
for part catalog
for plan template
for survey database
forced insertion, for label styles
Format field, for description key
formula file
storing with project files
Free Form Create tool
Free Haul, in Mass Haul diagram
free segments
frequency
of assembly application to corridor design
in corridor assembly
frequency ellipsis
friends, and marked points
frontage offset, and curves
G
gap, for label components
gapped profile views, creating
General collection, for object settings
General Multipurpose Styles collection, shape styles from
General Note labels
General Segment Total Angle
generic links, daylighting with
Generic Subassembly Catalog
Generic Subassembly tool palette
Geodetic Calculator
geoid
geomarker
GEOMARKERVISIBILITY variable
geometry bands
Geometry Editor
geometry points
styles for alignment labels
Geometry Points dialog
Geometry Points To Label In Band dialog
Getting Started - Catalog Screen dialog
tools
GIS (geographical information system) data. See also Map 3D
catchment areas and
folder
Surfaces from
Google Earth
surfaces from
Timespan tool
grade breaks
label styles
Grade Extension By Reference tool
grading
creating
editing
and feature line editing
Grading Creation Tools toolbar
Grading Elevation Editor
grading feature lines
corridor feature lines extracted to produce
creating
editing elevation information
extracting
tools
Grading Group Properties dialog
Properties tab
grading groups
creating surfaces from
grading infill
grading objects
Grading site
grass, coefficients for long
grid labels
Grid Northing Easting transparent command, icon
Grid Padding
Grid Rotation Angle
Grid Scale Factor
grid spacing, for profile views
grips
adjusting border with
alignment
editing,
for feature lines
for fine-tuning superelevation stationing
for label movement
for match lines
for offset alignments
for pipe ends
in profile view,
Point-Rotation
for profile editing
for PVI-based layout profiles
for sample line
structure
for structure label in profile
type on layout profile
for vertical movement pipe edits
for view frames
ground elevation, adding to structure labels
Group Plot Style dialog
Array tab
Display tab
Plot Area tab
group plot styles
groups, names, changing
guardrail
corridors with
options in Daylight subassemblies
gutter slope, in cross-section
H
hatches
for parcels
for pipe walls
for pipes
for profile views
for section view direction
for watershed areas
HEC-1 for hydrology calculations
help
for subassemblies
coding diagram
tutorial for custom structures
Help icon
hidden assemblies
hiding boundaries
hierarchy
for styles
Home tab on Ribbon
Create Design panel
Alignment, Alignment Creation Tools
Alignment, Create Alignment From Objects
Alignment, Create Offset Alignments
Assembly, Create Assembly
Corridor
Corridor, Create Corridor
Create Best Fit Profile tool
Create Feature Line,
Feature Line, Create Feature Lines From Alignment
Feature Line, Create Feature Lines From Objects
Intersection tool
Intersections Add Turn Slip Lane
Intersections, Create Intersection
Intersections Roundabout,
Parcel
Part Builder
Pipe Network, Pipe Network Creation Tools
Pipe Network Pipe Network Creation Tools
Profile, Create Superimposed Profile
Profile, Create Surface Profile
Profiles, Create Profile
Profiles, Profile Creation Tools
Create Ground Data panel
Import Survey Data
Points
Surfaces
Data panel, Attach tool
Draw panel
Modify panel
Feature Line tab,
Match Properties
Palettes panel, Tool Palettes
Profile & Section Views panel
Profile View, Project Objects To Profile View
Sample Lines
Section Views, Create Section View
Profile And Section View panel, Section Views, Create Multiple Views
horizontal geometry bands
horizontal information, for feature lines
Hydraflow, vs. Storm and Sanitary Analysis
hydraulic calculations
hydraulically most distant point, for catchment
Hydrographs tool
hydrology
methods
rainfall assumptions
I
icons, in Prospector
IDF (intensity-duration-frequency) curve
for rainfall computation
Immediate And Independent Layer On/Off Control Of Display Components setting
Imperial units
conversion to metric
coordinate settings for DEM import
specifying
Import Civil 3D Styles dialog
Import Data From Autodesk Land Desktop Project dialog
Import DGN Settings dialog
Import Gis Data Wizard
Connect To Data screen
Data Mapping
Geospatial Query
Object Options
Schema And Coordinates
Import LandXML dialog
Import Points dialog
Import Survey Data dialog
Import Options page
Specify Data Source page
importing
Autodesk 3D max files
CAD file, to SSA
GIS data
MicroStation files
point cloud
points
from Land Desktop database
from text file
styles
survey data
exercise
text file, point group creation from
Independent layer
inlets
connecting subbasin to
importing into SSA
setting elevations
in SSA project
subbasins assigned to
Inquiry commands
Insert dialog, for CulDeSacBlock
Insert Elevation Point tool
for Grading Elevation Editor
Insert High/Low Elevation Point tool
Insert PI tool, for feature lines
Insert PVI Tabular tool
Insert PVI tool
Insert tab on Ribbon, Import panel
Google Earth
Points From File
Storm Sewers
inserting, Delta symbol
intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curve
for rainfall computation
interface for Civil 3D . See also Panorama window; Toolspace
interference check, between storm pipe and sanitary pipe networks
Interference Check Properties
interference cloud
interference marker
in 3D view
in plan view
Interference Properties tool
Internet Explorer
for viewing US Imperial Pipes catalog
for volume XML report display
Internet, free surface information from
intersecting stations, on profiles
Intersection Curb Return Parameters dialog
Intersection Lane Slope Parameters dialog
Intersection Offset Parameters dialog
Intersection wizard
intersections
of alignments, label for
assemblies for
assembly creation for
baselines for
baselines, regions, and targets for
labels for
centerline design label,
manually modeling
sketch of required baselines
troubleshooting
inventorying, pay items
inward branching, for feature lines
Irregular Cross Sections dialog
ISD files
Isolate Objects tool
Item Preview Toggle icon
J
jigs
parcel
Join tool, for feature lines
junction node, in SSA project
K
K value
Kirpich method of time of concentration
kriging
L
label precision, vs. drawing
label sets
for alignment
applying
for alignments
for profiles
styles
Label Style Composer
General tab
Layout
Layout tab
label styles
for view frames
Label Styles collection
labels
adding to lines and curves
for alignments
components for
for curves, styles
for feature lines
General Note
grid of point labels
for intersection
intersection profile/surface comparison
layout profiles with
leader for
for lines, styles
for links, styles
modifying single label properties
Northing & Easting
for parcel areas
for parcel segments
multiple segments
spanning segments
for pipe networks
for points, styles
precision, vs. drawing precision
for profile views, styles
for profiles
applying
curve labels
grade breaks,
line labels
station labels
styles
reference text in
in section views
for segments
for slopes
station offset
style for alignments
styles
grade breaks
of lines and curves,
for pipes and structures,
for surface points
for surfaces
contours
tables as alternative
Land Desktop
converting points from
earlier versions
Import dialog, minimizing object selection
importing into Civil 3D
migrating parcels from
point objects, converting
surfaces imported from
LandXML
LandXML file
importing, and alignment tangency constraints
for survey database source
for volume report
lane slope parameters
lane subassemblies
LaneBrokenBack subassembly
LaneInsideSuper subassembly
LaneOutsideSuper subassembly
LaneParabolic subassembly
LaneSuperelevationAOR subassembly
LAS file format
Latitude Longitude transparent command, icon
latitude, prompt for
Launch Pad panel
Grading Creation Tools
Layer field, for description key
layers
Civil 3D vs. AutoCAD
description keys and
for figures
for label components
vs. point groups, for display control
for points, default
setting in template
settings
splitting area labels on
for view frames
LAYISO command
layout profiles
adding length and slope
best fit
creating
from file
data shortcuts for
edited curve length
by entity
grip types on
with labels
PVI-based, grips for
LayoutProfiles-Entity.dwg
layouts for sheets
LC (Level Crown)
leader, for label
least squares analysis, default settings
legend table, for slopes
Leica, data collectors
Length Check rule
Leroy method of text heights
Level Crown (LC)
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), for point cloud collection
Line And Arc Information tool
line commands
coordinate
direction-based
re-creating deed using
line table, creating
linear object styles
lines
adding labels
best fit alignments from
Best Fit for
creating alignment from
label styles
labels
styles
sample
linetypes
for contours
for feature line objects
for label component border
lineweight
of label component
of label component border
linework code set database
link data, for creating corridor surfaces
Link Styles collection
links
in corridor assembly
creating surface from feature lines and
generic
daylighting with,
labels, styles
to marked points
overlapping
in SSA project
styles
in subassembly
LinkSlopesBetweenPoints subassembly
LinkSlopetoSurface subassembly
LinkSlopeToSurface subassembly
LinkToMarkedPoint2 subassembly
LinkWidthandSlope subassembly
LinkWidthAndSlope subassembly
LIST command (AutoCAD)
List Slope tool
ListAvailablePointNumbers command
location, assembly to flag
locking elevations
longitude, prompt for
lot-grading feature line, integrating with corridor model
lot lines
Low Shoulder Match (LSM)
LSM (Low Shoulder Match)
M
macros, adding to Toolbox
Major Grids style, for profile views
major station labels
styles
Major Tick Details
for grid spacing
for profile view style
Manage tab on Ribbon
Manning’s roughness
Map 3D
attaching drawings
drive alias for
queries
setup
Mapcheck Report
marked points
and friends
linking to
subassemblies with
marker points
in corridor assembly
and feature line
in subassembly
marker styles
creating
View Direction for
Marker Styles collection
markers, for alignment style
MarkPoint assembly
mask, for parts
Mass Haul
Mass Haul diagram
creating
editing
with free haul diagram
Mass Haul Line Properties dialog
master coordinate zone, for database
Master View mode
match lines
editing
grips for
length changes
for view frames
matching transparent commands
materials list
adding soil factors
creating
volume calculation
maximum curve radius, for vertical curves
Maximum Pipe Size Check rule
measurement types, default settings
median islands for roundabouts
Merge Network tool
merging pipe networks
Metric Pipes catalog
Metric Structures catalog
metric units
imperial conversion to
specifying
MicroStation files
exporting
importing
MicroSurvey, data collectors
migrating parcels, from Land Desktop
Minimum Radius Tables from AASHTO
Minor Tick Details, for profile view style
Mirror Subassemblies tool
Miscellaneous alignment type
mistakes. See also troubleshooting
with subassemblies, correcting
modeless toolbar
modelspace linetype scale
Modified Rational hydrology methods
Modify commands
for pipes
for structures
Modify DGN Mapping Setup dialog
Modify panel
Edit Elevations panel
Grading Group Properties tool
Modify Point option
Modify Profile panel, Geometry Editor
Modify tab on ribbon
Design panel, Assembly
Modify panel, Create Grading Infill
Modify Transmittal dialog
Move a View Frame grip
Move Point option
Move PVI tool
Move To Assembly option, for subassemblies
Move To Site dialog
moving
feature lines
parcel segments
MSLTSCALE variable
MTEXT
multiple curves, creating
multipurpose styles
multiregion baselines, for corridors
Murphy, James
N
names
of alignments
of assemblies, changing
of feature lines
of groups, changing
of objects, changing
of pipe networks
of points
vs. description
prompt for,
of profiles
for sheets
of subassemblies
changing,
of view frame group
in XML files
National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Natural Neighbor Interpolation (NNI)
for surface smoothing
natural vertices
spanning labels and
Net Cut values, in Mass Haul diagram
Net Fill values, in Mass Haul diagram
network groups, in survey database
Network Layout Tools toolbar
Network Properties tool
New Data Shortcut Project Folder dialog
New Local Survey Database dialog
New Point Cloud Database - Processing In Background dialog
New Transmittal Setup dialog
NNI (Natural Neighbor Interpolation)
_NO DISPLAY band style
nodes, in SSA project
non-control points, in survey database
non-road corridors
nondestructive breakline
<none> site
Northing & Easting label
Northing Easting transparent command, icon
NRCS (National Resources Conservation Service)
Null Assembly
null structures, in pipe network
O
Object Settings
object styles
child styles and overrides
Display tab
Information tab
linear
Marker tab
for Plan Production
Summary tab
Object Viewer
for corridor
exaggerated surface model
objects. See also drawing objects
alignments as
creating catchment from
exploding
feature line dynamically related to
grading
multiple pay items on single
parent layer of
projecting
references to other
renaming
settings
Offset alignment type
from centerline alignment
offset assemblies
advantages
and axis of rotation superelevation assembly
offset range, for section views
Offset tool (AutoCAD)
one-point slope labels
Open Drawings branch of Prospector
Open Pay Item File dialog
Open Source Drawing command
open space
areas dedicated for, Free Form Create tool for
Options dialog, Files tab
orientation reference, in label styles
Orientation Reference setting
Origin Point, in Mass Haul diagram
Ortho mode
orthometric height scale
outer boundaries
outfall node in SSA project
elevation and settings
output parameters, for subassemblies
Output tab on ribbon
Export panel, Export Civil Objects To SDF
Plan Production, Create Sheets
Plan Production panel
Create Section Sheets
Create Sheets
Create View Frames
outward branching, for feature lines
Over Haul, in Mass Haul diagram
overhang correction, for datum surfaces
overland conveyance links, in SSA
overlapping segments, problems from
Override column for settings
overrides, and child styles
P
page setup
creating
group plot style and
Panorama Display Toggle icon
Panorama window
for alignment
for Best Fit line
for Best Fit parabola
Composite Volume palette
Composite Volumes tab
creating and saving custom views
DescKey Editor in
to edit alignment segments
editing curve length
Events tab
modifying curve properties
Pipe Network Vistas via
for point editing
Profile Entities tab
Tangency Constraint field
tangency constraints in
parabola, Best Fit for
Parameter Editor, for corridor
parameters
for subassemblies
target and output, for subassemblies
parametric parts, in pipe network catalogs
Parcel Area Label Style dialog
parcel areas, labels for
parcel jig
Parcel Layout Tools toolbar
parcel segments
constructing, with appropriate vertices
creating table for
forming parcels from
labels for
multiple segments
spanning segments
moving
spanning labels for
troubleshooting duplicate
parcel styles
parcels
alignment crossing to divide
Automatic Layout for
creating and managing
best practices,
boundary parcel
cul-de-sac
right-of-way parcel
wetlands parcel
editing, by deleting segments
Free Form Create tool
migrating from Land Desktop
for moving data to SHP format
reacting to site objects
separation of soil boundary segment from subdivision lot
sites, creating and managing
sizing for new
subdivision lot parcels with precise sizing tools
typical property boundary
parent layer, of objects
Part Builder
adding part size using
closing
Content Builder
exploring part families
orientation
tools
part catalog for pipe network
adding arch pipe to
backup
parametric parts in
part rules
pipe rules,
structure rules,
Pipes domain
sharing custom part
Structures domain
supporting files
part masking
Part Matchup Settings dialog, Export tab
partcatalogregen command
parts list
assigning pay items in
pipe and structure styles for
Parts List tool (Network Layout Tools toolbar)
pasting surfaces
pay item categorization file
Pay Item List dialog
pay items
assigning to items in drawing file
AutoCAD objects as
highlighting
inventorying
multiple on single object
as part properties
pipes and structures as
searching for
PC (point of curve)
peer-road intersection
PennDOT drainage design manual
performance, point clouds and
perpendicular line
phantom PI
Pick Label Style dialog
pick point, jigs to help document
Pipe Connection marker
pipe data bands
Pipe-Diameter grip
Pipe Drop Across Structure rule
pipe endpoint edits, dynamic input (DYN) and
Pipe-Length grip
pipe length grip
dynamic input (DYN) and
Pipe Network Catalog Settings dialog
Pipe Network Properties dialog
Information tab
Layout Settings tab
Profile tab
Section tab
Statistics tab
Pipe Network Vistas tool
pipe networks. See also sanitary sewer network
adding to sample line group
alignments, creating for parts
assigning pay items to existing structures and pipes
changing, and pipe tables
composite finished grade surface for
dynamic input (DYN) and
editing
with context menu
with Network Layout Tools toolbar,
in plan view,
tabular edits,
toggling numbers
exploring
flow direction, changing
invisible arrow for labeled pipe
label styles
labels
merging
object types
part catalog, . See also part catalog for pipe network
parts list
pay items changes and
pipes and structures as pay items
placing parts in
planning
profile views
drawing parts in,
removing part,
Pipe Networks tab
Analyze panel
General Tools panel
Labels & Tables panel
Launch Pad panel
Modify panel
Network Tools panel
Pipe Properties tool
pipe rule sets, creating
Pipe Style dialog
Plan tab
Profile tab
Section tab
pipe style, overriding
Pipe Table Creation dialog
pipe table creation dialog
pipe tables
creating
network changes and
Pipe To Pipe Match rule
pipe trenches
assembly for
corridor for
pipes
data bands
distortion on profile views
exporting to Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
flow direction of
lengthening
shapes in default catalogs
showing those that cross profile view
stormwater network profile, plotting hydraulic grade line against
styles
Pipes domain
pivot point
center crown of road as
for superelevation
Place Lined Material parameter
Plan Production. See also sheets
prerequisite components
supporting components
view frames and match lines
Plan Profile labels
Plan Readable option, for label styles
plan sets
AutoCAD functions for
preparation
steps in creating
plan view
interference marker in
pipe style for
projecting objects from
Plan viewports
Planning And Analysis Workspace
changing
plans, sheet with viewport for
Plotted Unit Display Type
plotted unit display type
plotting scale of drawing
point cloud surfaces
creating
point description
Point File Format - Create Group dialog
Point File Format dialog
point files
point groups
for controlling point display
creating
vs. description keys
for style control
for precedence control
Point Groups dialog
Point Inverse option, in Inquiry command
Point Name transparent command, icon
Point Number transparent command, icon
Point Object transparent command, icon
point of tangency (PT)
Point-Rotation grip
Point Style field, for description key
Point Style Label field, for description key
point tables
creation options
Point to Point tool
POINTCLOUDDENSITY value
points
adding to surface
anatomy of
assigning numbers
basic editing
Panorama and Prospector for
changing elevations
COGO vs. survey
converting from Land Desktop, SoftDesk, and other sources
creating
creating curve through
critical
default layer for
importing, from text file
labels, styles
names
vs. description
removing connection between
settings
styles
surface approximation from
user-defined properties
Points From Corridor utility
points of vertical intersection (PVIs)
locking
polygon, closed
for parcels
Polyline From Corridor utility
polylines
converting to catchment area
converting to feature lines
creating alignment from
and sample lines
surface approximation from
trimmed/extended
pond, draining
pop-up, avoiding
pre-cooked assemblies
precision
drawing vs. label
Survey User settings for
predefined viewports
Preview Area Display Toggle icon
pricing corridor
printing. See plan production
Process Linework dialog
profile attachment points, for structure labels
profile curve label, location
Profile Data Band Style dialog, Band Details tab
profile data bands
Profile From Corridor utility
Profile Grid Box tool
Profile Grid View tool
Profile Labels dialog
Import Label Set
for station labels
Profile Layout Parameter dialog
Profile Layout Parameters tool
Profile Layout Tools toolbar
Delete Entity tool
Draw Fixed Vertical Curve By Three Points tool
Insert PVI tool
profile plot, from SSA
Profile Plot Options dialog
Profile Properties dialog, Profile Data tab
Profile Station Elevation command
Profile Style dialog, Markers tab
Profile View Properties dialog
Bands tab
Elevations tab
Hatch tab
Information tab
Pipe Networks tab
for removing pipe network parts
Stations tab
Profile View Style dialog
Display tab
Graph tab
Grid tab
Horizontal Axes
Title Annotation
Vertical Axes tab
Profile viewports
profile views
after importing band set and matching properties
bands
with completed style
creating
gapped
manually,
for pipe networks,
during sampling,
stacked,
staggered, ,
data bands
troubleshooting
drawing parts in
editing
properties,
station limits adjustments,
elevation adjustments
extents, troubleshooting
grid spacing for
grips for pipe end in
hatches
invisible
label styles
band sets,
manually created gap between
organizing
pipe distortion on
position in viewport
vs. profiles
projecting objects from plan view into
removing part
showing pipes that cross
splitting
creating manually limited,
styles
accessing,
anatomy of,
bands,
vertical exaggeration for
vertical movement editing using grips
profiles. See also layout profiles
alignment information in
associating with main alignment
corridor feature lines extracted to produce
creating, surface sampling for
data bands
direction for reading
display options
editing
component-level editing,
grip profile editing
intersecting stations on
label sets for
styles
labels
applying
curve labels
grade breaks,
line labels
station labels
styles
layout
matching elevations
for offset assembly
Plan Production and
vs. profile views
for roundabouts
sheet with viewport for
staggering
structure style for
styles
superimposing
utilities
object projection,
project data, access to
project files, storing formula file with
Project Objects To Profile View dialog
Project Options dialog (SSA)
projecting objects
Projection View Properties dialog
projects
displaying
setting up with shortcuts
Projects branch, in Prospector
prompts
controlling
for point elevations, names and descriptions
properties
of points, user-defined
of profile views
of surfaces
Properties dialog, Design tab
Properties list, and label options
Properties tool, for pipe networks
Prospector tab in Toolspace
alignment and profile in
for alignment style
Area Label Style column
assemblies in
changing alignment properties
for changing group of parcel area labels
context-sensitive menus
creating site
Data Shortcuts
Drawing Templates branch
Open Drawings branch
pipe networks branch in
for point groups
Projects branch
and Ribbon
shortcuts managed through
view frames in
to view Points collection
proximity breaklines
converting to standard
PT (point of tangency)
public utility lots, areas dedicated for, Free Form Create tool for
publishing data shortcut files
PVI-based layout profiles, grips for
PVI-based layouts
PVI or Entity-Based tool
PVI stations, adding
PVIs (points of vertical intersection)
definition
locking
Q
QTO. See Quantity Takeoff (QTO) feature
QTO Manager, favorites list in
Quantile distribution methods, for surface analysis
Quantity Takeoff (QTO) feature
and assemblies
pay item files
pay item favorites,
pricing corridor
searching for pay items
Quantity Takeoff Report dialog
queries, in Map 3D
Quick Elevation Edit tool
Quick Profile tool
for Grading Elevation Editor
Quick Select (QSelect) tool
R
Rain Gauge dialog
rainfall
information
location
runoff
Rainfall Designer dialog
Raise Incrementally/Lower Incrementally tools, for Grading Elevation Editor
Raise/Lower By Reference tool
Raise/Lower PVI dialog
Raise/Lower PVI tool
Raise/Lower tool
for Grading Elevation Editor
Rational method for computing rainfall runoff
RC (Reverse Crown)
Reactivity Mode, for alignment table
Readability Bias option, for label styles
Realign Stacks tool
rear lot lines, from precise sizing tools
Rebuild command, for corridor
red triangle grip
Reference Point
reference text
alignment label with
in General Note labels
in labels
Refill Factor value
regions
in corridors
for intersection
for roundabouts
setting stations for
Regression Data window
Remainder Distribution parameter
Remove Items tool
Rename Parts tool
rendering materials
Renumber/Rename Parcels dialog
Replace Items tool
Report Quantities dialog
reports
of pay items
from Storm and Sanitary Analysis
in Toolbox
Reports toolbar (SSA)
Resolve Crossing Breaklines tool
retaining walls, assembly for
Reverse Crown (RC)
reverse curves
creating
removing
Reverse direction tool, for Grading Elevation Editor
Reverse Label function, Ctrl+click to access
Reverse tool, for feature lines
reversing alignments
Ribbon, , , . See also tab names
for COGO points vs. survey points
Manage tab
and Prospector tab in Toolspace
right of way, for model
right-of-way parcel, creating
Rim Insertion Point grip
road assembly, creating
Roads and Lots site
roadside swales
assembly for
berms to contain
Create Profile dialog for centerline
creating alignment and profile for
grading feature lines for
roadway, specification for superelevation
Rotate a View Frame grip
rotating match lines
rotation angle
of label component
tracking
Rotation Direction field, for description key
Rotation Parameter field, for description key
Rotation Point
rotational grip, for pipe network structure
roundabouts
alignments
layout,
layout with slip lane,
assemblies for
center design
corridors for
drainage
finishing touches
profiles
regions and targets
turn lane for
S
Sample Line Creation Methods tool
sample line creation tool
sample line group
adding pipe network to
creating
editing swath width of
in views
Sample Line Group Properties dialog
Sample Line Tools toolbar
sample lines, creating along corridor
samples, lines
sampling
after section view creation
creating best surface for
creating profile views during
sanitary sewer network
adding to sample line group
creating
with layout tools
with network layout creation tools,
parameters,
design criteria files
interference check between storm pipe and
saving command changes to settings
Scale Inserted Objects, settings
Scale Parameter field, for description key
scale, setting for
Schematic of Top links, connecting to form surface
screen, splitting for plan and profile editing
SCS (Soil Conservation Service)
SDF files, creating
SDTS (Spatial Data Transfer Standard)
sdts2dem program
Sea Level Scale Factor
searching for pay items
Section Data Band Style dialog, Band Details tab
Section Editor
for corridor
Station Selection panel
section methodology, for earthwork
section sheets
creating
styles for
Section Sources dialog
Section View Group Bands dialog
Section View Group Properties dialog
Sections tab
section view groups, creating
section views
annotations
arranged to plot by page
hatches
object projection
sampling after creation
styles
sectional data bands
segments. See parcel segments
Select A Quantity Takeoff Formula File dialog
Select A Sample Line Group dialog
Select Alignment tool (Network Layout Tools toolbar)
Select Drawings To Attach dialog
Select Label Style dialog
Select Layout As Sheet Template dialog
Select PVI tool
Select Similar tool
Select Style Set dialog, for label set
Select Surface Style dialog
Select Surface To Paste dialog
Select Surface tool (Network Layout Tools toolbar)
Select tool, for Grading Elevation Editor
Selection Rule
sending drawing files, eTransmit for
Set Elevation By Reference tool
Set Grade/Slope Between Points tool
Set Increment tool, for Grading Elevation Editor
Set Network Catalog tool
Set Pipe End Location rule
Set Slope Or Elevation Target dialog
Set Sump Dept rule
Set The Grading Group tool
Set Width Or Offset Target dialog
SetAutoCAD Variables To Match option
Settings tab. See Toolspace, Settings tab
setups, in survey database
sewer specifications
shape styles
shapes
in corridor assembly
in part catalog
styles
in subassembly
sharing files, LandXML for
sharing workload
Sheet Set Manager
sheet style, page setup in
sheets
creating
managing
for Plan Production
what it is
shortcut references
creating
updating and managing
shortcuts. See data shortcuts
shots. See also points
shoulder subassemblies
and superelevation
ShoulderExtendAll subassembly
ShoulderExtendSubbase subassembly
Show Grade Breaks Only tool, for Grading Elevation Editor
SHP (ESRI Shape) files
shrinkage factor for soil
Side Shot transparent command, icon
single-section views, creating
single segment label styles
site, for figures
site geometry problems, avoiding
site objects, parcels reacting to
Site Properties dialog
siteless alignment
sites
alignments and
best practices for topology interaction
creating and managing
feature lines and
Slide a View Frame grip
Slide Line - Create tool
sliding
match lines
PVI grips
slope arrows
slopes
of corridor, control of
labels
legend table
slopes analysis
in surface styles
“smart” text, adding to Text Component Editor
smooth surface
Smooth Surface dialog
Smooth tool, for feature lines
smoothing surfaces
vs. contour
snaps, and profiles
SoftDesk, converting points from
soil boring data, user-defined properties for
soil boundary parcel segment, separation from subdivision lot parcel
Soil Conservation Service (SCS)
TR-55 method
soil factors, adding to materials list
solid, displaying structure as
source data, managing changes in
source drawing, updating
spanning labels
for pipes
for segments
styles for
troubleshooting
Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS)
split-created vertices
spanning labels and
Split Network tool
Split Region tool
splitting profile views
creating manually limited
spot grade
spreadsheets
from SSA reports
volume report for
square feature line grip
square grip
for sample line
SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) data
SSA. See Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
stacked profile views, creating
staggered profile views, creating
staggering, profiles
Standard Deviation, for surface analysis
standard surfaces
standards
for design criteria files
label sets for
matching available parts to
matching available pipes to
Starting Station, for alignment
Static Mode tool
static text, adding to table column heading
station equation
station labels
station offset labeling
Station Offset transparent command, icon
station range, for plan set
stationing, alignments
stationing reference point
stations
corridor
intersecting, on profiles
limits adjustments for profile views
offset labeling
setting for regions
SteppedOffset tool, for feature lines
storage nodes, in SSA project
storing, formula file with project files
Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
catchments
example of use
exporting pipes to
guided tour
hints for working in
vs. Hydraflow
hydrology methods
importing CAD file
inlet vs. manhole
launching
Plan view
profile plot from
running reports from
Water Drop command
storm crossing, invert shown in profile
storm drainage pipe network
creating, from feature lines
interference check between sanitary pipe an
plotting hydraulic grade line against profile
Storm Sewers tool
stormwater-management facilities, areas dedicated for, Free Form Create tool for
Stormwater Management site
street-name labels, creating
Structure Connection marker
Structure drop-down list (Network Layout Tools toolbar)
structure grips
structure labels
adding ground elevation
profile attachment points for
styles
Structure Properties dialog, Part Properties tab
Structure Properties tool
structure rule sets, creating
structure rules
Structure Style dialog
Model tab
Plan tab
Profile tab
structure styles
with blocks
Structure Table Creation dialog
structures
Structures domain
styles. See also object styles
for alignment
creating,
for alignment labels
geometry points,
major station labels,
for alignments, station offset labeling
civil 3D templates and
drawing settings,
importing styles,
for curve labels
description keys control of
direction arrow in
DWT template file for storing
editing
for feature lines
for figures
group plot
hierarchy for
for labels
grade breaks
of lines and curves,
for pipes and structures,
for line labels
links
parcel
for pipes and structures
point group control of
for point labels
for points
points and point labels
for profile labels
for profile view labels
band sets,
for profile views
anatomy of,
bands,
for section views
shapes
for spanning labels
for spanning segment labels
structure
for surfaces
elevation banding
watershed analysis,
for tables
for view frames
warning symbol for
Styles panel
Sub-Entity Editor tool
for changing constraints
subassemblies
adding to tool palette
commonly used
lane,
shoulder and curb,
customized, on tool palette
daylighting with generic links
default attachment point for
help for
with marked points
mistakes, correcting
name changes
specialized
generic links
target parameters and output parameters
targets and
unassigned
Subassemblies Properties dialog
subbasins
assigned to inlets
connecting to inlet
preparation of data
in SSA project
subdivision lot parcels. See also parcels
creating with precise sizing tools
Subdivision Tangent design check, results
sump depth
super assemblies
superelevation
applying to design
alignment,
assembly without
attainment equations
critical stations and regions calculated by Civil 3D
data bands
pivot point for
potential uses
preparation
alignments,
design criteria files,
preserving manual edits
super assemblies
table with glyphs
transition station overlap
views
superelevation bands
Superelevation View command
Superimpose Profile Options dialog
superimposing profiles
surface cropping
Surface Definition tab, reordering build operation on
surface points, labels
surface profiles, for roundabout design
Surface Properties dialog
Analysis tab
Information tab
Statistics tab
Surface Style dialog
Contours tab
Display tab
Points tab
Surface tab on ribbon, Analyze panel, Water Drop command
surfaces. See also corridor surface
adding border
approximations
from points or text files,
from polyline information
basics
comparing
contours, basics
creating
creating best for sampling
creating catchment from
creating from grading groups
deleting boundary
detail level
from GIS data
from Google Earth
grid labels
imported from Land Desktop
information on Internet
labels for
contours
manual edits
point and triangle editing
simplifying
smoothing
materials from
pasting
for pipe networks
point cloud
creating,
raise/lower
refining and editing
additions,
properties,
sampling for creating profile
slopes
styles
contours in
elevation banding
triangle and points
watershed analysis,
styles and analysis
volume
Surfaces Properties dialog
Survey Command window, default settings
survey database
details
settings
defaults,
source of data
traverses section
survey network
manipulating data
in survey database
translating
Survey palette
database setup
equipment database,
figure prefix database,
linework code set database,
survey database,
survey point groups, in survey database
survey point styles, creating
survey points
vs. COGO points
editing
in survey database
Survey tab on Ribbon
Inquiry panel
Modify panel
Geometry Editor
Parcel Layout Tools
Renumber/Rename
Surface tab, Surface Properties
Translate Database,
Survey User Settings dialog
surveying coordinate system
surveyor measurement
Surveyor Units, vs. AutoCAD angular units
swale. See roadside swales
Swap Edge option
triangles for
Swap Part command
Swap Part tool
Swing Line - Create tool
symbol, size options
T
Table Creation dialog
for line table
Table panel
Table Properties tool
Table Style dialog, Data Properties tab
Table Tag Numbering dialog
tables
alignment
alignment segment
creating
curve tags to prepare for,
for parcel segments,
curve table
line, creating
for pipe networks
section view settings
styles for
superelevation, exporting
types
volume
tabular design, for alignment
tag-only style, for segments to be in table
Tangent By Best Fit dialog
tangent slope length
Tangent - Tangent (With Curves) tool
Target Mapping dialog
for corridor
for cul-de-sac
for intersection
for regions
target parameters, for subassemblies
targets
alignments and profiles
for intersection
multiple
for roundabouts
on subassemblies
TDS, data collectors
Technical Release (TR)-55 document
template files
contents
creating for projects
for drawings
for generating sheets
non-Civil 3D
for projects, creating
setting object layers in
for storing styles
for viewports
Tessellation Angle value
Tessellation Spacing value
test database, creating
text, adding static to table column heading
Text Component Editor
adding “smart” text
symbols
for tables
text file
breakline information from
importing, point group creation from
importing points from
surface approximation from
text height, for label
thickness, absence for surface
time of concentration
for catchment
Kirpich method of
Time Series dialog, for rain
TIN files
Tin Surface tab on Ribbon
Labels & Tables panel, Add Labels
Surface Tools, Drape Image
TIN (Triangulated Irregular Network)
reducing data amount processed
Toggle Upslope/Downslope tool
tool palettes
adding subassemblies to
customized subassemblies on
opening
storing completed assembly on
Tool Properties dialog, for customized subassemblies
toolbar
expanding
modeless
Toolbox
editing
Toolspace
horizontal display
Prospector tab, . See also Prospector tab in Toolspace
Open Drawings branch
Settings tab
Abbreviations,
Alignment, Design Checks
Ambient Settings
Drawing Settings,
General, Label Styles, Note
Object Layers
Object Settings,
Parcel, Label Styles, Curve
Parcel, Label Styles, Line
Pipe, Label Styles, Plan Profile
Point, Label Styles
Section View, Group Plot Styles
Section View, Section View Style, Road Section
Structure Rule set
Structure, Structure Style
Transformation
Units And Zone,
Survey. See also Survey palette
Toolbox
editing,
Tooltips
displaying
for quadrant, bearing and distance
Topo point group, creating
Transformation settings
transition station overlap
Transmittal Setups dialog
transparent commands
matching
settings for
toolbar
Transparent Commands category, for Ambient settings
Transparent Commands toolbar
to create layout profile
Profile Station Elevation command
transportation design
design speed in
PVI layout in
traverse analysis
default settings
results
Traverse Analysis dialog
Traverse Editor
traverses
defining new
TrenchPipe1 subassembly
triangles, surface style for
triangular grip
for sample line
Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN)
triangulation, forcing
Trim tool, for feature lines
Trimble, data collectors
trimmed/extended polylines
troubleshooting
bowties
coordinate system
corridor surfaces
corridors
cul-de-sac
duplicate segments
extents of profile views
fixing broken data shortcuts
grading feature lines
intersections
marked points processing
pipes as octagon
profile view bands
snaps and profiles
spanning labels
volume udates
turn lane, for roundabouts
two-point slope labels
typical section
U
unassigned subassemblies
underlays, DGN files as
Undo command
vs. deleting parcels
and subassembly changes
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Units And Zone settings
unknown value, calculating
Unselect All Rows tool, for Grading Elevation Editor
Update Content tool
UrbanCurbGutterGeneral subassembly
UrbanCurbGutterValley subassembly
UrbanSidewalk subassembly
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hydraulic Engineering Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Technical Release (TR)-55 document
US Imperial Pipes catalog
default chapters
US Imperial Structures catalog
default chapters
US Imperial Structures folder
Use Drawing Scale field, for description key
user-defined contours
user-defined criteria files
USGS Quadrangles
V
Vault
velocity for sheet flow
Vertical Curve Settings dialog
vertical curves
labels
maximum curve radius for
vertical dimension. See also elevation element
vertical exaggeration, for profile views
vertical faces, absence for surface
vertical geometry bands
vertical grip edits, dynamic input (DYN) and
vertices, for constructing parcel segments
View/Edit Corridor Section tools
view frame group
view frames
creating, . See Create View Frames wizard
editing
grips for
placement
View tab, Set Viewports, Two: Vertical
Viewport Controls
Viewport Type property
viewports
irregular shapes
in templates
views. See also profile views
creating, single-section
sample line group in
superelevation
violation only rule
visibility
of label component
of label component border
visibility checker
visibility lightbulb
Visual Basic Application (VBA) macros, adding to Toolbox
Visual Style Manager
volume calculation
in materials list
volume report
generating
LandXML file for
volume surfaces
volume table, creating
volumes, analysis for earthwork
W
wall breaklines
warning symbol, for styles
Waste, in Mass Haul diagram
Water Drop command
“waterfall”, corridor as
watershed analysis style
watersheds. See also catchments
WBLOCK command
web resources
on LandXML
on LAS standard
on Map 3D
on Part Builder
Weed Vertices tool
weeding
feature lines
and grade-break label frequency
grade-break labels
when creating grading feature lines
wetlands parcel
creating
Wetted Perimeter
what-if scenarios
widening
wildcard (*)
for layers
Windows Character Map
wipeout, for parts
word processor, volume report for
workload, sharing
Workplace switcher
workspaces
World Coordinate system
X
X offset, of label component
XML data reference files, managing
XML files, names in
XML Import dialog, minimizing object selection
XML Notepad
XML report
style sheet
for volume calculation display
XRefs (external references)
XSL format, QTO reports in
Y
Y offset, of label component
Z
Zone of Visual Influence tool
Zoom To Point command
icon
Zoom To tool, for Grading Elevation Editor