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Q: Can AutoCAD Civil 3D effectively handle design changes for roadway projects? A: Absolutely! The linking of intelligent design objects is at the core of the Civil 3D model. This allows for the effective evaluation of different design scenarios. Check out the Plan Profile Sections tutorial for a glimpse at how Civil 3D handles horizontal and vertical alignment design changes in a roadway corridor project.
Q: What is Autodesk® Vault? A: Autodesk Vault software, the main component of the Autodesk® Data Management Server, is a server-based application that provides a repository for document and file storage and management. It is integrated with AutoCAD® software as the primary component for storing and managing project data, such as alignments, profiles, surfaces, and pipe networks.
Q: Does AutoCAD Civil 3D contain AutoCAD Map 3D functionality? A: Yes. However, not all AutoCAD Map commands work fully with the AutoCAD Civil 3D model. For example, the AutoCAD Map 3D Query command cannot use Civil 3D object data, such as an alignment name or parcel number. Other commands such as Drawing Cleanup do not trim or extend Civil 3D objects. Civil 3D objects cannot be exported directly into Oracle® Spatial (they must be exploded first). However, AutoCAD Civil 3D now provides the ability to export data, including Civil 3D points, parcels, alignments, and pipes into SDF format files that can be used to create intelligent maps in Autodesk MapGuide® Enterprise and AutoCAD Map 3D software.