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April 20082009Getting StartedAutoCAD® Land Desktop 2009

viii | ContentsChapter 16 Introduction to the Survey Tools. . . . . . . . . . 217The Survey Tools . . . . .

90 | Chapter 5 Working with Alignments and ParcelsKey Concepts All annotation is based on the current alignment in the database. To station or creat

Working with Alignments | 916 From the Alignments menu, choose Station Display Format.Changing the Station Display Format7 Select the station format o

92 | Chapter 5 Working with Alignments and ParcelsWorking with ParcelsWhen you create base maps or work with subdivisions, you must define parcels of

Working with Parcels | 93After you define a parcel, you can calculate its earthwork volumes using the grid and composite volume methods. For more info

94 | Chapter 5 Working with Alignments and ParcelsThe following illustration shows how a parcel is defined by using the Slide Bearing command.Dependin

Working with Parcels | 952 From the Parcels menu, choose Parcel Settings to display the Parcel Settings dialog box.Changing the Parcel Settings3 Under

96 | Chapter 5 Working with Alignments and ParcelsManaging ParcelsYou can use the Parcel Manager to Import, delete, and rename parcels. Report area,

Working with Parcels | 97 You can report parcel information such as area, perimeter, map check, and inverse results. After you review the results, yo

98 | Chapter 5 Working with Alignments and Parcels

996Listing and Annotating PlansTo check object characteristics, you can perform inquir-ies which list object data at the command line or in a dialog b

11IntroductionAutoCAD® Land Desktop is based on AutoCAD and some components of AutoCADΤΜ Map 3D. Using AutoCAD Land Desktop, you can create, maintain,

100 | Chapter 6 Listing and Annotating PlansIntroductionTo check object characteristics, you can perform an inquiry on a drawing object. An inquiry sh

Listing Object Data | 101AutoCAD Land Desktop Inquiry CommandsTo query AutoCAD Land Desktop-specific objects, use the Inquiry com-mands. Most commands

102 | Chapter 6 Listing and Annotating PlansTo track the elevation of a surfaceStepsUse to locate1 Build a surface. Building a Surface2 Make that su

Labeling Objects | 103Labeling ObjectsYou can label the lines, curves, spirals, and polylines in drawings by using the AutoCAD Land Desktop labeling c

104 | Chapter 6 Listing and Annotating PlansStyle Properties Dialog BarTo choose the current label styles, you can use the Style Properties dialog bar

Labeling Objects | 1053 Verify that the icon is displayed. When this icon is displayed, the Current Label Style list shows only regular label styles

106 | Chapter 6 Listing and Annotating Plans11 Right-click, and then choose Add Dynamic Label from the shortcut menu.Labels are added, as shown in the

Labeling Objects | 107To label lines with tag labels and create a table StepsUse to locate1 Draw some lines by using the LINE or PLINE command. Draw

108 | Chapter 6 Listing and Annotating PlansEditing Label StylesAutoCAD Land Desktop includes several different default label styles. You can edit the

Labeling Objects | 1093 From the Name list, choose the name of the Label Style that you want to edit. 4 When you select a style, the Text Above and Te

2 | Chapter 1 IntroductionAutoCAD Land DesktopAutoCAD Land Desktop is designed for professionals in the land planning and development industries, and

110 | Chapter 6 Listing and Annotating Plans

1117Importing and Exporting Data in LandXML FormatWhen you use the Import LandXML and Export LandXML commands, you can export and import points, surfa

112 | Chapter 7 Importing and Exporting Data in LandXML FormatUsing the LandXML Import and Export CommandsLandXML is a data exchange standard for mana

Exporting Data in LandXML Format | 113Exporting Data in LandXML FormatUsing the LandXML Export command, you can export the following LandXML data from

114 | Chapter 7 Importing and Exporting Data in LandXML Format When you select the alignments to export, you can also choose to export profiles, cros

Importing LandXML Data | 115Importing LandXML DataUse the LandXML Import command to import the following data into the current AutoCAD Land Desktop pr

116 | Chapter 7 Importing and Exporting Data in LandXML Format By using the LandXML Import Region Selection dialog box, you can limit the import of d

Importing LandXML Data | 1174 Under Data Processing, select the Translate/Rotate check box to translate or rotate the values in the LandXML file. Sele

118 | Chapter 7 Importing and Exporting Data in LandXML Format

1198Introduction to the Civil Engineering ToolsThe features described in this chapter are available when you install AutoCAD Civil 3D Land Desktop C

First Things to Know | 3First Things to KnowThis section is designed to introduce you to the elements that form the foun-dation of AutoCAD Land Deskto

120 | Chapter 8 Introduction to the Civil Engineering ToolsCivil Engineering ToolsThe civil engineering tools are included with the AutoCAD Civil 3D L

Accessing the Civil Engineering Tools | 121MenusThe Civil Design workspace adds the following menus to AutoCAD Land Desktop:For more information about

122 | Chapter 8 Introduction to the Civil Engineering Tools

1239Using Grading CommandsUse the commands on the Grading menu to create finished ground surfaces for a site. You can create and edit grading objects,

124 | Chapter 9 Using Grading CommandsOverview of GradingWhen you add or remove soil, rock, and other materials to shape the land for a project, you g

Using Grading Objects and Daylighting Commands | 125 Finished grade labels: Labels surface elevations. Stratum: Defines a group of two surfaces whe

126 | Chapter 9 Using Grading CommandsCreating a Grading ObjectA grading object is a three-dimensional object that represents finished ground grading

Creating a Grading Object | 127 You can calculate general volume statistics and balance volumes for a grading object when its grading target is a ter

128 | Chapter 9 Using Grading CommandsNOTE The pages in the Grading Wizard correspond to the tabs in the Grading Properties and Settings dialog boxes.

Editing a Grading Object | 129Editing a Grading Object After you create a grading object, you can modify it in the following ways: Change the grading

4 | Chapter 1 IntroductionFor more information, see “Working with Projects” on page 24.Tip Although it is not required, we suggest that you save the d

130 | Chapter 9 Using Grading CommandsTo grip-edit a grading objectSteps Use to locate1 Select a grading object in the drawing. Using Grips to Edit

Creating Contours and Surface Data from a Grading Object | 131Creating Contours and Surface Data from a Grading ObjectTo use the 3D information for a

132 | Chapter 9 Using Grading CommandsTo create contours from a grading objectSteps Use to locate1 Create a grading object. Creating Grading Objects

Creating a Grading Plan Using Daylighting Commands | 133The following illustration shows footprint and daylight line locations.Creating a Grading Plan

134 | Chapter 9 Using Grading CommandsKey Concepts To use the Daylighting commands, an existing ground surface model is required. You can use either

Creating a Grading Plan Using Daylighting Commands | 1355 From the Grading menu, choose Daylighting ➤ Create Single to determine the daylight match li

136 | Chapter 9 Using Grading CommandsWorking with PondsThe Grading menu contains commands to design and define ponds. You can use these commands with

Working with Ponds | 137There are six groups of commands on the Grading menu that you can use to define ponds and shape them: Pond Settings: Changes

138 | Chapter 9 Using Grading Commands4 From the Grading menu, choose Pond Slopes ➤ Draw Slope Template to draw the pond slope template polyline.There

13910Hydrology and HydraulicsThe civil engineering tools provide a variety of methods you can use to calculate runoff from a site, perform routing, an

First Things to Know | 5Tip When you base a new project on a prototype, the entire prototype folder is copied to the new project folder. You may want

140 | Chapter 10 Hydrology and HydraulicsHydrology and HydraulicsEarly in the process of evaluating a site, you must evaluate how the proposed develop

Hydrology and Hydraulics | 141Sample Hydrology Files If you have AutoCAD Civil 3D Land Desktop Companion 2009 installed , sample hydrology files are

142 | Chapter 10 Hydrology and HydraulicsGathering Data for Hydrologic AnalysisAs you evaluate a site to determine whether development is feasible, yo

Using the Hydrology Calculators | 143Data generated with the Water Drop command can help you visualize the surface slopes and determine where water fl

144 | Chapter 10 Hydrology and HydraulicsAn error message is displayed at the bottom of the dialog box whenever you make an error entering data. The c

Calculating Runoff | 145Calculating RunoffRunoff is the water that flows out of a watershed subarea as a result of a storm event. It is typically expr

146 | Chapter 10 Hydrology and HydraulicsBefore calculating runoff you should check with your local city or county for their applicable requirements.

Using the Hydraulic Structure Calculators | 147Using the Hydraulic Structure CalculatorsIn addition to the Hydrology calculators described previously

148 | Chapter 10 Hydrology and HydraulicsRouting PondsOne of the most common requirements for post-development storm water management is that the post

14911Working with the Layout CommandsUse the commands from the Layout menu to automate the process of creating intersections and to add details to sit

6 | Chapter 1 IntroductionSettingsAutoCAD Land Desktop settings are comprised primarily of two types: user preferences and drawing settings. The User

150 | Chapter 11 Working with the Layout CommandsUsing the Layout MenuYou can use the commands from the Layout menu to add finishing touches, such as

Creating Cul-de-Sacs | 151Key Concepts Use continuous linetypes, instead of dotted or dashed lines, as you design alignments that meet in intersectio

152 | Chapter 11 Working with the Layout CommandsCreating Parking StallsThe Parking Stalls commands from the Layout menu configure how the pro-gram dr

Creating Walks and Patios | 153Creating Walks and PatiosWhen you use the Walks and Patios commands from the Layout menu, you can create paver walks an

154 | Chapter 11 Working with the Layout Commands

15512Viewing and Editing Roads in Profile ViewYou can generate a roadway profile by using an existing ground profile from a horizontal alignment and a

156 | Chapter 12 Viewing and Editing Roads in Profile ViewViewing and Editing Roads in Profile ViewAfter you draft and define a horizontal alignment f

Changing the Profile Settings | 157Changing the Profile SettingsTo change profile settings, choose Profile Settings from the Profiles menu. Before you

158 | Chapter 12 Viewing and Editing Roads in Profile Viewsurfaces, you must first create a file of the surface names using the Select Multiple Surfac

Creating Existing Ground Profiles | 159After you create the existing ground data for an alignment, you can generate a profile. Create a full profile t

How to Use the Documentation Set | 7 AutoCAD Map 3D documentation provides help with commands in the Map menu.Note If you install Trimble Link or Car

160 | Chapter 12 Viewing and Editing Roads in Profile ViewWhen you generate a profile, you can do the following: Import the left and right profiles (

Creating Finished Ground Profiles | 161Creating Finished Ground ProfilesAfter you create an existing ground profile, you can draw the proposed finishe

162 | Chapter 12 Viewing and Editing Roads in Profile ViewSuperimposing Vertical Alignment DataYou can use the Utilities ➤ Superimpose Profiles comman

Superimposing Vertical Alignment Data | 163Before you use the Superimpose Profiles command, you must complete the following minimum requirements: The

164 | Chapter 12 Viewing and Editing Roads in Profile ViewEditing Vertical AlignmentsYou can use the Vertical Alignment Editor dialog box to create an

Editing Vertical Alignments | 165 Use the geometric calculator section to calculate vertical curve length based on empirical formulas. Use the look

166 | Chapter 12 Viewing and Editing Roads in Profile ViewYou can control the display of the profile preview graphics, adjust the size and color of th

Calculating Vertical Curve Length | 167In the geometric calculator section of the curve calculator, you can review information about crest and sag ver

168 | Chapter 12 Viewing and Editing Roads in Profile View

16913Viewing and Editing Roads in Section ViewTo design a roadway in cross-sectional view, you can create a roadway template and then apply it to the

8 | Chapter 1 IntroductionPath Naming ConventionsWhen referring to the AutoCAD Land Desktop program folder, the documen-tation uses the following conv

170 | Chapter 13 Viewing and Editing Roads in Section ViewViewing and Editing Roads in Section ViewAfter you have created a roadway alignment and prof

Viewing and Editing Roads in Section View | 171Cross Section Database FilesHorizontal alignments are defined by a name and are stored in the alignment

172 | Chapter 13 Viewing and Editing Roads in Section ViewCreating Existing Ground Cross SectionsThe first step in working with cross sections is to e

Creating Existing Ground Cross Sections | 173Key Concepts You can plot sections that show existing ground conditions along the roadway. To create ex

174 | Chapter 13 Viewing and Editing Roads in Section ViewWorking with TemplatesTo create finished ground cross sections, you must use a template. A t

Working with Templates | 175After you have created a template, you must define datum, superelevation, and transition points. You can also edit the tem

176 | Chapter 13 Viewing and Editing Roads in Section Viewon. Normal surfaces are the elements of the template that make up the upper part of the temp

Working with Templates | 177cally along the bottom of each subgrade layer. Each datum line is numbered in ascending order, starting from the lowest su

178 | Chapter 13 Viewing and Editing Roads in Section ViewWhen you use the Edit Template command to add surfaces, it creates two polylines for each su

Creating Finished Ground Cross Sections | 179Working with SubassembliesSubassemblies represent optional design elements, such as shoulders or curbs. Y

Finding Information | 9Key Concepts Within a Help topic, you can move to other relevant topics or definitions by selecting the blue underlined text.

180 | Chapter 13 Viewing and Editing Roads in Section View Draw, define, and modify the necessary templates and subassembliesKey Concepts You can us

Creating Finished Ground Cross Sections | 181Modifying Roadway SlopeThere are several methods that you can use to create match slopes for cross sectio

182 | Chapter 13 Viewing and Editing Roads in Section View Depth control slopes use different slopes in cut and fill for various depth ranges. These

Viewing and Editing Sections | 183Viewing and Editing SectionsUse the View/Edit Sections command to view and modify sections one-by-one. The following

184 | Chapter 13 Viewing and Editing Roads in Section ViewTransitioning a RoadwayTo transition a road from one set of dimensions to another, you can c

Transitioning a Roadway | 1854 Draw and define horizontal or vertical transition alignments.For example, you can draw a horizontal transition alignmen

186 | Chapter 13 Viewing and Editing Roads in Section ViewSuperelevating a RoadwaySuperelevation occurs on roadways where the horizontal alignment cur

Creating Surfaces and 3D Data from Road Design Data | 187Creating Surfaces and 3D Data from Road Design DataYou can use the Road Output commands on th

188 | Chapter 13 Viewing and Editing Roads in Section ViewUse the Draw 3D Polylines From Point Codes command to create 3D polylines that connect all p

18914Designing Pipe RunsUse the Pipes commands to create conceptual and finished pipe runs in plan and profile views. Begin a pipe design by laying ou

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10 | Chapter 1 IntroductionTip For the most accurate results, select the Search Titles Only check box at the bottom of the Search tab. The Favorites

190 | Chapter 14 Designing Pipe RunsOverview of Designing Pipe RunsThe Pipes menu in contains commands to design and draft pipe runs of storm water or

Drawing and Defining Conceptual Pipe Runs | 191Drawing and Defining Conceptual Pipe RunsThe first step in designing the pipe run is to lay out the con

192 | Chapter 14 Designing Pipe Runs2 Click Node to display the Node Data Settings dialog box.These settings control the node name and structure refer

Drawing and Defining Conceptual Pipe Runs | 1936 After you specify each point, press ENTER to Add the point to the pipe run.An “X” is temporarily disp

194 | Chapter 14 Designing Pipe RunsDrafting Conceptual Pipe Runs in Profile ViewYou can draft a conceptual pipe run in profile view if you associated

Drafting Conceptual Pipe Runs in Profile View | 1955 Click Profile in the Layer Data section to display the Profile Layer Settings dialog box, and rev

196 | Chapter 14 Designing Pipe RunsEditing Pipe Runs GraphicallyAfter you lay out a pipe run, there are two ways to modify it in plan and profile vie

Working with the Pipes Run Editor | 197Working with the Pipes Run EditorYou can use the Pipes Run Editor to modify a conceptual pipe run in a dynamic

198 | Chapter 14 Designing Pipe Runs Pipe segments are listed with pipe size (diameter), start and finish invert elevations, slope, drop, and flow va

Drafting Finished Pipe Runs in Plan View | 1994 From the Pipes menu, choose Finish Draft Plan ➤ Draw Pipes, and then select the pipe run.You can selec

Finding Information | 11The following illustration shows how the information on the Reference tab changes as you move your mouse over a different comm

200 | Chapter 14 Designing Pipe RunsDrafting Finished Pipe Runs in Profile ViewAfter you configure= final details of a pipe run with the Pipes Run Edi

20115Creating Plan, Profile, and Cross Section SheetsYou can use Sheet Manager commands to automate the creation of plan, profile, and cross section s

202 | Chapter 15 Creating Plan, Profile, and Cross Section SheetsCreating Plan, Profile, and Cross Section SheetsYou can create sheets that show the c

Getting Started with Plan/Profile Sheets | 203Getting Started with Plan/Profile SheetsThe simplest way to get started with sheets is to generate a pla

204 | Chapter 15 Creating Plan, Profile, and Cross Section SheetsIn plan/profile sheet series, the view definitions are positioned over the hor-izonta

Sheet Manager Terminology | 205Sheet Manager TerminologyWhen you are using the Sheet Manager commands, you may come across the following terminology.

206 | Chapter 15 Creating Plan, Profile, and Cross Section SheetsSheet Style A pre-defined template used for generating sheets. A sheet style determin

Setting Up a Plan/Profile Sheet Style | 2072 Open the sheet style that you want to edit by choosing Sheet Styles➤ Load Sheet Style from the Sheet Mana

208 | Chapter 15 Creating Plan, Profile, and Cross Section Sheets5 From the Sheet Manager menu, choose Sheet Styles➤ Text Label to edit or to create l

Frames | 209Text Label StylesWhen you customize sheet style annotation, you work mainly with text label styles. A text label style controls what is la

12 | Chapter 1 Introductionsteps in a task are titles of relevant Help topics. For example, you can use the Search tab in the Help to locate the topic

210 | Chapter 15 Creating Plan, Profile, and Cross Section SheetsThe following illustration shows view frames for the plan and profile view-ports, and

Creating a Plan/Profile Sheet Series | 211Creating a Plan/Profile Sheet SeriesIn addition to laying out and generating sheets, you must take other ste

212 | Chapter 15 Creating Plan, Profile, and Cross Section Sheets6 Click OK to place the view definition rectangles along the alignment.Each view defi

Creating a Section Sheet Series | 213Creating a Section Sheet SeriesWhen you create a section sheet series, you do not lay out the series as you do fo

214 | Chapter 15 Creating Plan, Profile, and Cross Section SheetsThe following illustration shows the settings that affect the layout of generated cro

Creating a Section Sheet Series | 2156 Select the sheet style to use, set the starting sheet number, the starting section number, and the starting and

216 | Chapter 15 Creating Plan, Profile, and Cross Section Sheets

21716Introduction to the Survey ToolsThe features described in this chapter are available when you install AutoCAD Civil 3D Land Desktop Compan-ion

218 | Chapter 16 Introduction to the Survey ToolsThe Survey ToolsYou can use the survey functionality to download, create, and analyze sur-vey data. T

21917Getting Started with the Survey ToolsThis chapter describes how to access the survey tools and establish the drawing and data file settings.In th

Finding Information | 135 Double-click the name of the topic to view the Help topic.To use Help to locate a topic title (continued)Steps

220 | Chapter 17 Getting Started with the Survey ToolsSurvey SettingsYou can establish the settings for a Survey drawing from the Edit Settings dialog

Survey Settings | 221a prototype, the settings are used automatically whenever you create a new drawing in a project that is based on that prototype.

222 | Chapter 17 Getting Started with the Survey ToolsEstablishing Data File SettingsYou can use the Edit Data Files dialog box to access data files f

22318Entering ObservationsThis chapter has information about the different methods provided in the survey feature that you can use to enter data into

224 | Chapter 18 Entering ObservationsEntering Survey Data There are several survey options that you can use to enter data into the Sur-vey Observatio

Entering Observed Data | 225 The sideshot data, such as manhole and hydrant locations, positions along features such as driveways, top and bottom of

226 | Chapter 18 Entering ObservationsUsing a Data CollectorIf you capture field observations with a data collector, then you can down-load that infor

Entering Observed Data | 227 The program recognizes a closed traverse by ending on the same point number you started the traverse with. The program

228 | Chapter 18 Entering Observations.Using the Survey Command LineTo enter data by typing command names, use the Survey Command Line method by choos

Entering Observed Data | 229Key Concepts When you enter observations using the Survey Command Language, you can start by setting up your station and

14 | Chapter 1 Introduction

230 | Chapter 18 Entering ObservationsTo use a batch fileSteps Use to locate1 From the Projects menu, choose Edit Drawing Settings to access the Edi

Using the Traverse and Sideshot Editors | 231Using the Traverse and Sideshot EditorsFrom the Analysis/Figures menu you can open the Traverse and Sides

232 | Chapter 18 Entering Observations The Traverse Editor has an option you can use to create a field book file from the data that you enter into th

23319Adjusting Data and Working with FiguresThis chapter describes different methods for adjusting a traverse and how to use figures to represent the

234 | Chapter 19 Adjusting Data and Working with FiguresEditing and Adjusting Survey DataYou can use several methods to edit and adjust your survey da

Working with Figures | 235 Transit Rule: A method of balancing a traverse where the closing errors are assumed to be caused less by the errors in the

236 | Chapter 19 Adjusting Data and Working with FiguresBy using figure names with figure prefixes, you can simplify the process of turning observed d

Creating Breaklines from Figures | 237Creating Breaklines from FiguresYou can use figures located in your survey drawing, such as a centerline of a ro

238 | Chapter 19 Adjusting Data and Working with Figures

Index | 2393D grid, roadway, 188Aaccessing commands, 18civil engineering tools menus, 121alignmentediting, 164profile, 161, 164superimposing profiles,

152Getting Started with AutoCAD Land DesktopTo start working with AutoCAD® Land Desktop, you need to know the basics of operating the program. These

240 | Indexcreating figures, 235downloading data collectors, 226field book files, 225sideshot data, 232Survey Command Line, 228using menu commands, 22

Index | 241grading plans, creatingusing daylighting commands, 133Grading Wizard, 127gripsediting grading objects, 130HHelpaccessing, 8how to use, 9–10

242 | Indexmatching drawing points, 49multi-users, 38setting up, 37point groups, 50exporting as LandXML data, 113importing as LandXML data, 115new fea

Index | 243file paths, 20modifying in drawing, 21point creation, 39point marker, 40point text, 41points, 39prototypes, 22, 25saving to a prototype, 22

244 | Indextraverse adjustment tools, 234traverse loops, closing, 234traverse points, displaying as polygon figure, 237triangulation from breaklines,

16 | Chapter 2 Getting Started with AutoCAD Land DesktopStarting AutoCAD Land DesktopTo start AutoCAD Land Desktop, select the Land Desktop icon from

The AutoCAD Land Desktop Drawing Environment | 17The AutoCAD Land Desktop Drawing EnvironmentThe AutoCAD Land Desktop drawing environment is shown in

18 | Chapter 2 Getting Started with AutoCAD Land DesktopWhen you start AutoCAD Land Desktop, the AutoCAD Map 3D Workspace is displayed by default. You

Accessing AutoCAD Land Desktop Commands | 19 AutoCAD Land Desktop has additional context-sensitive menus that you can access by selecting an object a

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20 | Chapter 2 Getting Started with AutoCAD Land DesktopTransparent Commands You can use the command line to access a second command without leaving t

Establishing Settings | 21Drawing SettingsThe Edit Settings dialog box is a centralized location from which you can modify settings that are specific

22 | Chapter 2 Getting Started with AutoCAD Land Desktopproject that is based on that prototype. You can establish the settings once and then apply th

Establishing Settings | 23can access and modify import/export formats, speed tables, label styles, tag styles, and contour styles. To display the Edit

24 | Chapter 2 Getting Started with AutoCAD Land Desktopand the following civil engineering features Sheet Manager label and grid stylesUsing the Wor

Working with Projects | 25use the Project Details dialog box to establish the project name, description, and keywords, as well as a prototype on which

26 | Chapter 2 Getting Started with AutoCAD Land DesktopProject Drawing LocationEach project must have a location for all the drawing files that you c

Working with Projects | 27From the Project Management dialog box, you can Create new projects. If you are a CAD Manager, then you may want to create

28 | Chapter 2 Getting Started with AutoCAD Land DesktopWhen you install AutoCAD Land Desktop, a prototype folder (C:\Documents and Settings\All Users

Working with Drawings | 29For more detailed information about setting up a drawing after naming it and selecting a project, see the following section,

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30 | Chapter 2 Getting Started with AutoCAD Land DesktopSetting Up DrawingsBy default when you start a new drawing, the Drawing Setup wizard is displa

Working with Drawings | 31Opening DrawingsYou can open an existing drawing by selecting the Open command from the File menu or by typing open at the c

32 | Chapter 2 Getting Started with AutoCAD Land DesktopWhen an AutoCAD Land Desktop drawing is opened in another AutoCAD program, the Proxy Informati

333Working with COGO PointsCOGO points are used in almost every land development project to identify locations in space. COGO points contain northing,

34 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsIntroductionPoints that AutoCAD Land Desktop creates are called COGO points. COGO stands for Coordinate Geometr

Point Markers and Labels | 35Point Markers and LabelsWhen you create points, you have the option to display point markers or point labels, or both. Po

36 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsPoints and CAD CommandsThe commands from the Points menu create COGO point objects that have extended entity da

Working with the Project Point Database | 37the point data is added to the point database and the observation data is added to the observation databas

38 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsCreating the point database involves Setting the character limit for point descriptions (2 to 254). Choosing

Establishing Point Settings | 39Establishing Point SettingsBefore you create or import any COGO points into a drawing, you should set up the point set

Contents | iiiContentsChapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1AutoCAD Land Deskt

40 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsWhen you import points, the Insert To Drawing As Created setting is used, but certain point settings, such as e

Creating Points | 41Use the Text tab to control how the point text is displayed.Creating PointsUse AutoCAD Land Desktop point creation commands to cre

42 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsImporting PointsA quick and effective way to place points in a project is to import them. You can use the Impor

Importing Points | 43All points you import are added to the project point database. To create an import/export format and import pointsStepsUse to

44 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsThe Point File Format dialog box is displayed.5 Click the column headings (the <unused> buttons) to estab

Importing Points | 456 Select the name of the column. For example, if the first column in an ASCII file contains the point number, then the first colu

46 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO Points12 From the Points menu, choose Import/Export Points➤ Import Options to display the COGO Database Import Option

Using Point Filters | 47Coordinate Zone TransformationsYou can perform coordinate zone transformations while you import points. For example, if you im

48 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsKey Concepts Point filters remain active until you turn them off by typing the filter again, or until you sele

Point Synchronization | 49Point SynchronizationIn some situations the project points may not match the drawing points. For example, the project databa

iv | ContentsAccessing AutoCAD Land Desktop Commands . . . . . . . . 18Toolbars. . . . . . . . .

50 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsTo change the drawing so that it matches the project point database, or to change project points to match the d

Working with Point Groups | 51Point group features in AutoCAD Land Desktop include the following: Persistent Properties: Point groups have persistent

52 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsKey Concepts You can show additional columns of data in the Point Group Manager. To show all columns (includin

Working with Description Keys | 53Working with Description KeysYou can use description keys to associate symbols with points and to control point and

54 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsWhen you define description keys, you assign a description key code, a description format (or “full” descriptio

Working with Description Keys | 553 Under Search Path for Symbol Block drawing files, click Browse, and locate the following folder.C:\Documents and S

56 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO Points9 Click to display the Create Description Key dialog box. Creating a Description Key10 For this example, type

Performing Geodetic Transformations on Points | 57Performing Geodetic Transformations on PointsUse the AutoCAD Land Desktop geodesy commands to relate

58 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO PointsHundreds of different zones are provided in AutoCAD Land Desktop, includ-ing UTM projections, and NAD27 and NAD

Performing Geodetic Transformations on Points | 59In the following task, two separate GPS latitude/ longitude readings are taken on two different poin

Contents | vUsing Point, DEM, Contour, Breakline, and Boundary Data in Surfaces64Working with the Terrain Model Explorer . . . . . .

60 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO Points5 Enter the latitude and longitude of the first point that you observed with the GPS. The calculator automatica

Performing Geodetic Transformations on Points | 6110 the Reference Point section, enter the grid northing and grid easting coordinates for the first

62 | Chapter 3 Working with COGO Points

634Working with SurfacesYou can use points, DEM files (digital elevation models), contours, breaklines, and boundaries to generate a model of the eart

64 | Chapter 4 Working with SurfacesIntroductionAfter you have entered data into a project, you can create a surface model from that data. A surface m

Working with the Terrain Model Explorer | 65In addition to points, you can also build surfaces from DEM files (Digital Elevation Models), contour, bre

66 | Chapter 4 Working with SurfacesUse the shortcut menus to add the surface data to the surface folder, and then build the surface. The Volume folde

Creating Surface Data | 67Key Concepts When you import a point file into the Terrain Model Explorer, the point data is not added to the point databas

68 | Chapter 4 Working with SurfacesYou can define three types of breaklines. Proximity breaklines: Defines breaklines using the surface points near

Creating Surface Data | 69You can use contour data either as breaklines or as points when you add the contour data to the Terrain Model Explorer. When

vi | ContentsChapter 8 Introduction to the Civil Engineering Tools . . . . . . 119Civil Engineering Tools. . . . .

70 | Chapter 4 Working with SurfacesThe following illustration shows the effect of an outer boundary.Building SurfacesAfter you choose the information

Building Surfaces | 71 You can access surfaces simultaneously across a network. The first user who opens the surface has read/write access to it. All

72 | Chapter 4 Working with Surfaces5 After you add all the surface data, Right-click the surface name and choose Build from the shortcut menu to disp

Creating Finished Ground Data for Surfaces | 73Creating Finished Ground Data for SurfacesAutoCAD Land Desktop has many commands that you can use for c

74 | Chapter 4 Working with SurfacesEditing SurfacesAfter building a surface, you should evaluate its accuracy. Did the TIN lines generate as expected

Creating Contours | 75Edit HistoryWhenever you rebuild a surface, you must reapply the edits that you made to it. To save time, all edits that you mak

76 | Chapter 4 Working with SurfacesYou can use AutoCAD Land Desktop to create existing ground or finished ground contours. To create contours, you ca

Creating Contours | 77Key Concepts Contour styles store groups of settings in the drawing so you can use them again without having to redefine the se

78 | Chapter 4 Working with SurfacesTo create contours from a surfaceStepsUse to locate1 From the Terrain menu, choose Create Contours to display th

Calculating Volumes | 79Calculating VolumesYou can calculate volumes or depths between surfaces by comparing them. For example, you may want to compar

Contents | viiEditing Vertical Alignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164Vertical Curve Calculator . .

80 | Chapter 4 Working with SurfacesTo calculate volumesStepsUse to locate1 Define at least two surfaces, such as existing ground and proposed groun

Calculating Volumes | 816 You can create volume reports, print the results, or include them in a table in the drawing by using commands from the Terra

82 | Chapter 4 Working with Surfaces

835Working with Alignments and ParcelsCreating alignments and parcels with AutoCAD Land Desktop is a two-step process. First, you create the geometry,

84 | Chapter 5 Working with Alignments and ParcelsIntroductionYou can draft horizontal alignments and parcels at any time during the project process.

Working with Alignments | 85alignment, you can set a different alignment current or you can close the Alignment database. To share an alignment databa

86 | Chapter 5 Working with Alignments and ParcelsDefining an Object as a Road AlignmentBy defining figure geometry as an alignment, all individual ge

Working with Alignments | 87Making an Alignment CurrentWhen you work with alignments, make sure that the correct alignment is current. Alignment comma

88 | Chapter 5 Working with Alignments and ParcelsEditing a Road AlignmentTo edit an alignment, you can either modify the geometry and redefine the al

Working with Alignments | 89Key Concepts The Horizontal Alignment Editor is linked dynamically to the drawing. Changes that you make in the Editor up