CAD Managers Guide

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Sharing Civil 3D Data with AutoCAD and Land Desktop Users…………………. ………… 21 …… launches a wizard to guide you through the process. …

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Autodesk?
Civil 3D?
CAD Manager’s Guide
Autodesk?Civil 3D?2007 software is a powerful,
mature, civil engineering application designed to
significantly increase productivity, save time, and
decrease costs. It uses an industry-proven
dynamic engineering model that maintains
intelligent object relationships, so a change made
in one place instantly updates your entire project
to help you work faster and more accurately.
This document is designed for CAD and IT
Managers responsible for deploying Autodesk Civil
3D in their organizations. For the existing
Autodesk?Land Desktop customers, there are a
number of new technologies introduced in
Autodesk Civil 3D. With these new technologies,
there are likely to be questions on how best to
prepare for using them in a production
environment. This document identifies those areas
of consideration, and provides some guidance for
your decision making process, as well as where to
find additional information.AUTODESK CIVIL 3D CAD MANAGER’S GUIDE
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Contents
Chapter 1: Autodesk Civil Technology Overview…………………………………………………. 3
Civil 3D and Land Desktop Compared……………………………………………………………….. 3
The Importance of Civil 3D for Design Staff………………………………………………………… 4
Chapter 2: Deployment Considerations and Options …………………………………………… 6
Installation Issues …………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Single-Site and Multisite Issues………………………………………………………………………… 7
Installation Options: Network or Stand-Alone License Models ………………………………. 8
Chapter 3: Civil 3D Configuration and Content Management ……………………………… 12
An Introduction to Styles………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Developing Styles …………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
Managing Styles and Templates……………………………………………………………………… 14
Chapter 4: Multiuser Considerations…………………………………………………………………. 16
Managing Data with Civil 3D…………………………………………………………………………… 16
Sharing Civil 3D Data with AutoCAD and Land Desktop Users……………………………. 21
Chapter 5: Training Considerations ………………………………………………………………….. 23
Developing a Plan to Address Required Skills…………………………………………………… 23
Selecting a Consultant…………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Finding Help ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Chapter 6: Pilot Project Strategies ……………………………………………………………………. 26
Selecting a Pilot Project…………………………………………………………………………………. 26
Pilot Project Training and Knowledge Disbursement ………………………………………….. 26
Metrics of Your Pilot Project …………………………………………………………………………… 27
Chapter 7: Deployment Strategies for Civil 3D 2007 …………………………………………… 28
Deployment Considerations……………………………………………………………………………. 28
Outside Assistance……………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
Chapter 8: Support Resources………………………………………………………………………….. 31
Free Support Resources………………………………………………………………………………… 31
Fee-Based Support Resources ………………………………………………………………………. 32…