Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009/by James P.E. Wedding (Author), Dana Probert (Author) Description If you already possess some background in Civil 3D but want to broaden your understanding of this popular civil engineering software, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 will provide you with detailed coverage of advanced topics like surveying, LandXML and LDT Project Transfer, cross-sections, pipe networks, visualization, project management, and data shortcuts. Many of the featured topics and techniques, directly applicable to the civil engineering profession, are previously undocumented. Practical tutorials, tips, tricks, real-world examples and easy-to-follow explanations detail all aspects of a civil engineering project. Coverage includes: Digging deeper into Civil 3D tools to get more from the program Working field to finish with in-depth information on field surveying Applying simple techniques to tackle more complicated corridor construction Managing team and project environments with Autodesk® Vault or Data Shortcuts Creating construction documents in a flash with the Plan Production tool Migrating your Land Desktop data to Civil 3D Building project visualizations that don’t break the bank or the schedule Cut Office Time with Automated Linework Direct from Your Survey Crews Create Accurate and Dynamic Surface Models Using the Best Techniques Design Subdivision and Lot Layouts with Precision and Ease Build Complex Corridors to Model Everything from Streams to Cul-de-Sacs Collaborate More Efficiently with Autodesk Vault