Civil 3D civil engineering design software supports BIM (Building Information Modeling) with integrated features to improve drafting, design, and construction documentation.
Discover the newest features in Civil 3D civil engineering design software.
Note: Some features of Civil 3D are available only through the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Collection.
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Grading OptimizationAEC COLLECTION ONLYAutomate complex and tedious site grading processes. Optimize terrain surface and 3D geometry for further design. |
Connected alignmentsExperience greater control when designing complex interchanges with expanded geometric options and more.
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Project Explorer pressure network supportAEC COLLECTION ONLYUse the pressure network tab in Project Explorer to select gravity pipe runs. |
Experience more efficient workflows for surface modeling, corridor modeling, site design, storm and sanitary, and plan production and documentation with Civil 3D® civil engineering design software.
Collaboration for Civil 3D Securely access Civil 3D files, data shortcuts, and xrefs from multiple locations and companies, all in a common data environment. |
Connector for ArcGIS Streamline the flow of data between ArcGIS and Civil 3D. Access the latest data and keep features information up to date. |
Dynamo for Civil 3D Use the Dynamo visual scripting environment to develop routines that automate repetitive design tasks and expedites workflows. |
Bridge design Coordinate workflows more efficiently across the various disciplines working on complex bridge design projects. |
Pressure network Use enhanced tools for more efficient pressure pipe network layout and design. |
New transit and rail design features Expanded toolkit for transit and rail design including spirals, dynamic alignments, profiles, and superelevation design. |
Surface modeling
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Site and survey
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Corridor modeling
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Storm and sanitary
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Plan production and documentation
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Interoperability
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Manufacturer's system requirements are generally the bare minimum that you need to run the software and insufficient for effective and productive operation of the product.
Our suggested "real world" mid-range desktop system key specifications to properly run Civil 3D are as follows:
Novedge, in partnership with High Speed Computing, can also provide the perfect hardware for your design needs, pre-installed with your software, at a very competitive price. Contact us to discuss custom-configured workstations and laptops.
Suggested Workstation
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CPU: Intel Core i7 |
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