Civil 3D Video Demonstrations and Tutorials

(All videos in this section demonstrate tasks that require the Drafting module of the Sincpac C3D.)

• Check Parcels (5:17)
  Demonstrates how to use the PERPCHECK command to identify Parcel intersections that are perpendicular/radial, intersections that are not perpendicular/radial, and gaps in Parcel linework.
• Edit Profile PVIs (7:50)
  Demonstrates how the STRETCHPROF and MOVEPROF commands may be used to repair a Profile after editing the Alignment.

(All videos in this section demonstrate tasks that require the Linking module of the Sincpac C3D.)

• Point Links (7:19)
  An introduction to the Dynamic Point Links.
• Dynamic Station/Offset Tables (4:35)
  A demonstration of how to use Dynamic Point Links to create a dynamic Station/Offset table.
• Dynamic Cut/Fill Tables (6:36)
  A demonstration of how to use Dynamic Point Links to create a dynamic Cut/Fill table.
• Lock to Alignment Horizontal Geometry Point (5:54)
  A demonstration of how to use Dynamic Point Links to lock Cogo Points to the nearest horizontal geometry point in an Alignment.
• Profile Links I (9:32)
  An introduction to the Dynamic Profile Links.
• Profile Links II (9:00)
  A demonstration of Dynamic Profile Links used for Site Grading.

(All videos in this section demonstrate tasks that require the Reporting module of the Sincpac C3D.)

• Introduction to the DisplayPoints command (5:42)
  This video covers the grid view, how to customize the display, and how to use Quicksets to save and recall your favorite settings.
• Station Sorting Parameters (3:58)
  This video explains the "Station Sorting Parameters" found in the upper-right corner of the dialog box.
• Editing Points (4:32)
  This video illustrates the ways that Cogo Points may be edited from within the DisplayPoints command.
• Point Groups (3:12)
  This video demonstrates how to use the DisplayPoints command to manipulate and create Point Groups.
• Output (5:42)
  This video illustrates the various output options, which include printing to a file, printing directly to a printer, or copy-and-paste into other programs such as Excel.

(All videos in this section demonstrate tasks that require the Reporting module of the Sincpac C3D.)

• Introduction to the DisplayAlignProf command (4:54)
  An introductory overview of the DisplayAlignProf command.
• Comparing Profiles and Surface (6:25)
  A demonstration of how the DisplayAlignProf command may be used to examine data in a drawing, including comparing the difference between Profile and Surface elevations.

(All videos in this section demonstrate tasks that can be performed entirely with the Free Edition of the Sincpac C3D, although features such as Quicksets are not available in the Free Edition.)

• Curb Offsets I (15:18)
  A demonstration of one way to use STAKEFEATURES in combination with Profiles to stake and grade offets to top-back-of-curb along a subdivision roadway.
• Curb Offsets II (10:48)
  A demonstration of one way to use STAKEFEATURES in combination with Feature Lines to stake and grade offsets to top-back-of-curb around a parking lot.

• Hatch Survey Figures (4:16)
  A demonstration of one method of placing hatches on Survey Figures, which works even when the Survey Figures are not closed.  This method uses the EXTRACT2D command.  (The tasks demonstrated in this video require the Drafting module of the Sincpac C3D.)
• Add Boundaries to Surfaces (6:28)
  A demonstration of one method of creating a boundary around a surface, which can be particularly handy for creating boundaries along long objects such as highways or roadways.  (The tasks demonstrated in this video can be performed in plain Civil 3D, without the Sincpac C3D.)

(All videos in this section demonstrate tasks that can be performed entirely in plain Civil 3D, without the Sincpac C3D.)

• Project Coordinates to Grid Coordinates (6:58)
  A demonstration of how to configure the Transformation Tab to generate approximate Grid Coordinates from a drawing containing Project Coordinates. The Project Coordinates are linked to the Grid using a combined scale factor.
• Assumed Coordinates to Project Coordinates (7:31)
  A demonstration of how to import data collected in an Assumed coordinate system into a drawing using a Project Coordinate system.
• Define a Custom Grid Projection (6:30)
  A demonstration of how to setup a Custom Grid Projection, such as for a Low Distortion Projection.
• Transform Between Grid Projections (6:34)
  A demonstration of how to pull data in a State Plane coordinate system into the Low Distortion Projection created in the previous video.

• Transfer Styles (6:44)
  A demonstration of how to use the ImportCivilStyles and ExportCivilStyles commands to transfer Styles between drawings and templates.  (The tasks demonstrated in this video require the Drafting module of the Sincpac C3D.)
• Transfer Object Layer Settings (2:56)
  A demonstration of how to use the ObLaRead and ObLaWrite commands to transfer Object Layer Settings between drawings and templates.  (The tasks demonstrated in this video may be performed with the Free Edition of the Sincpac C3D.)