Digging Into AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 - Level 1 Training

Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 with this introductory book, while completing real-world exercises. You will learn the best procedures for many common tasks, including working with:

• Styles
• GIS Data
• Raster Images
• Points
• Surfaces
• Parcels
• Alignment
• Profiles
• Corridors
• Sections
• Grading
• Volumes

One of the most important features in Civil 3D is Styles. Styles control the display, labeling, and in some cases the geometric properties of Civil 3D objects. This book exposes you to many different object and label styles as you work through the project, teaching you the concepts within the context of an ordinary workflow.

Since many of you are transitioning from Land Desktop, many tips are included to make this process easier.

Features and Benefits of All Cadapult Books:

• Lessons build upon one another using a contiguous dataset, providing consistency through the entire book
• Skills learned through easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures
• Sequential exercises that follow one logical, real-world example project
• Flexible datasets allow you to skip ahead to a relevant lesson, or use as an on-demand reference guide
• Detailed explanations and chapter summaries facilitate learning and retention
• Written by instructors with decades of industry and teaching experience
• Tested and refined in classrooms with a broad cross-section of students