Profile Data From Points

I’m pro-customization, although I think some think it is a four letter word. Sometimes you have some work to do and Civil 3D can’t do the task out of the box. A recent poster on the discussion group has this problem. Here is quick way to make is job easier in creating a profile from points. While it could be done better, it should save him some time for the task at hand and be quicker than doing it manually.

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Mastering Errata 2008

Update: We’ve added an errata page right on the front of civil3d.com. Please take a look if you think you’ve found one of our well crafted, intentional tests that are checking to see if you’re reading closely. Yeah, that’s it, they’re INTENTIONAL mistakes to test you!

OK, so maybe not, but check there first, please. –JW

We’re human, we make mistakes, it happens. We’re starting to see the first of the errata reports for the Mastering Civil 3D text. Eight-hundred, forty pages, over 300 exercises, over 200 sample drawings, there are bound to be some mistakes.

Please, tell us if you find something that doesn’t make sense. You can also check Wiley’s page for errata as they log them.

For now, be aware that the Aerial Contours.dwg file in Chapter 5 is missing the Aerial Contours surface style. We’ll make a new drawing available as soon as we can. We’re happy to fix things, especially if you manage to tell us we screwed up without being a jerk!

 

Creating Handicap Ramps in your Corridors

Another week, another great guest post. Throw some feedback and tell us what you think of Mr. Risch’s post- JW

So a friend of mine and I were talking about different ways to incorporate handicap ramps into a surface. He’d mentioned he had some creative ideas about using/editing corridor sections and the next thing I knew he was calling me into his office to show me what he’d done. Check it out after the jump

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This Makes It All Better

Yes, I know that yesterday’s post was a bit cryptic. And thanks for the IM early this morning from Nick reminding me of that. I was awaiting further instructions and working on something else, so it slipped my mind a bit. Those little stick-it notes on my Windows Sidebar help my memory, though.

So what makes the missing functions in Carlson Connect better? What have surveyors been pining about for quite a while? What is this magical mystery solution? Follow the link to find out.

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First of all, wow. It’s great to be an “official” member of the team now. I’ve always loved being here, but people have always asked exactly what my role with EE is. Now I don’t have to try and figure out the answer. It’s absolutely wonderful to be a member of what I consider to be the best Civil 3D team out there. And, I look forward to meeting more of you in person.

So, with that being said, down to business. Carlson Connect has been released for Civil 3D 2008. This is a good thing, right? Follow the link to find out what may be bad news to some of you. But never fear, there’s a post coming after this one that will make it all better.

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