Features

Civil engineering design and documentation software

Experience more efficient workflows for surface modeling, corridor modeling, site design, storm and sanitary, and plan production and documentation with Civil 3D® civil engineering design software.

  • Video: BIM 360 lets you extend all project data to stakeholders for greater visibility and more informed decision-making

    Collaboration for Civil 3D

    Securely access Civil 3D files, data shortcuts, and xrefs from multiple locations and companies, all in a common data environment. (video: 2 min.)

  • Video: Having rich GIS data via the Connector for ArcGIS helps civil engineers make better design decisions

    Connector for ArcGIS

    Streamline the flow of data between ArcGIS and Civil 3D. Access the latest data and keep features information up to date. (video: 1:55 min.)

  • Dynamo for Civil 3D

    Use the Dynamo visual scripting environment to develop routines that automate repetitive design tasks and expedites workflows. (video: 1:16 min.)

  • Video: New bridge design workflow with InfraWorks, Civil 3D, and Revit

    Bridge design

    Coordinate workflows more efficiently across the various disciplines working on complex bridge design projects. (video: 2:44 min.)

  • Video: Streamlined pressure network layout and editing

    Pressure network

    Use enhanced tools for more efficient pressure pipe network layout and design. (video: 2:02 min.)

  • Video: More efficient layout and design for transit and rail projects

    New transit and rail design features

    Expanded toolkit for transit and rail design including spirals, dynamic alignments, profiles, and superelevation design. (video: 2:41 min.)

Surface modeling

  • Point clouds

    Use and display point cloud data.

  • Surface creation from point cloud data

    Create TIN surfaces from point cloud data.

  • Design surface creation

    Use tools to create dynamic surfaces.

Site and survey

  • Parcel design

    Automated parcel design tools.

  • Grading

    Terrain models for grading.

  • Relative elevation feature lines

    Obtain feature lines from a surface or relative to a surface, so feature lines update with changes to the surface.

Corridor modeling

  • Corridor design

    Tools for corridor modeling.

  • Advanced roundabout design

    Bring new roundabout designs into Civil 3D.

  • Extract corridor feature line workflow

    Easily extract multiple feature lines.

Storm and sanitary

  • Gravity pipe networks

    Tools for sanitary and storm drainage systems.

  • Storm and Sanitary Analysis software

    Dynamic models enable stormwater management.

  • Analyze gravity networks

    Measure pipes and inverts to HEC-22 2009 standards.

Plan production and documentation

  • Plan and profile sheet generation

    Create plan/plan and profile/profile sheets by including multiple plan or profile views on a single sheet.

  • QTO and earthwork calculations

    Extract and report material volumes and analyze quantities from materials and sectional or profile information.

  • Construction documentation

    Generate annotated production plans.

Interoperability

  • Corridor data shortcut (DREF)

    Create and share data shortcuts for corridors.

  • 3ds Max interoperability

    Create professional-quality visualizations.

  • IFC import and export

    Import and export AutoCAD solids to IFC files.