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Notices
Quick Reference
Seminar Outline
A Toolbox for Creating Earthwork Models
Earthwork 3D, SitePlan 3D and SiteModel 3D Compared
Modeling with CAD Data
Why Use CAD Files?
Requesting and Receiving CAD Files
CAD-File-Ready Checklist
What to Ask For
Improving the Odds of Getting CAD Files
Pre-Bid CAD File Request Letter
Contract-Award CAD File Request Letter
File Types and Corresponding Procedures
File Conversion Resources
General Software Overview for CAD Data
Mouse and Digitizer
Typical CAD Modeling Sequence
CAD Modeling Step-by-Step
Sample Site Plan and Street Section
Starting a Job with CAD Data
Identifying Missing Data
Program Settings for Importing CAD Data
Data Selection and Transfer Overview
Selecting and Transferring CAD Layers
Plan Scaling with CAD Coordinates
CAD Coordinates for Multiple-Sheet Digitizing
Checking for Bad Elevations
2D to 3D Conversion Techniques
Contours
Conform Annotate
Break Lines
Spot Elevations
Building Lines
Curb Lines
Auto Pad Utility
Recap of Useful Functions (Edit Mode)
Recap of Useful Functions (Entry Mode)
Checklist for Finishing Surface Models
Architectural Units CAD File Exercise
Auto Pad Utility Exercise
Conform Annotate to Data Lines Exercise
CAD Spot Elevation Topo Exercise
Coordinate Translations
Translate North/East & Align Matching Edges
Modeling with Raw Survey Data
Survey Data File Types
Processing PNEZ Coordinate Text Files
Required Data Format
Before and After Pit Survey Exercise
Existing Topo Survey Exercise I
Processing AGTEK ESW Survey Files
Existing Topo Survey Exercise II
Exporting Data for Survey, Grade Control and Other Uses
Overview of Export Options
File Preparation Tips
Exporting DWG/DXF CAD Files
Exporting AGT/CSV Coordinate Text Files
Exporting Topcon and Trimble Grade Control Files
Appendix A – How to Get Help, Training, Program Updates
Getting Help
Getting Trained
Getting Program Updates
Appendix B – Keyboard Shortcuts
CAD Transfer Model
Edit Mode
Entry Mode
Profile View Mode
Plan View Mode
3D View Mode
Volume Report Mode
Haul Report Mode
Print Preview Mode
Appendix C – Download and Use Seminar Training Files
Appendix D – WinZip and Compressed Files
Download and Install WinZip
Unzipping Compressed Files
Zipping (Compressing) Files
Appendix E – Manipulating CAD Files with AutoCAD LT®
Do I Need CAD Software?
Getting Started with AutoCAD LT
Message Dialogs when Opening Files
Saving Changes to CAD Files
Missing Data?
Paper Space vs. Model Space
Block References
External References
AecCivil Contours
Files in Architectural Units
CAD Survey Data (Spot Elevations)
Appendix F – Translating Survey Coordinates
Appendix G – Importing Vector PDF Files
About the Author and Seminar Instructor
Seminar Attendee Survey
Tear-Out Plan Sheet for CAD Modeling Exercise
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