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
