Civil 3D – Substation Design Simplified

Developing site design controls and surfaces in Civil 3D is a vital skill set, but it’s one that’s all too often left to a “learn as you go” process. Civil 3D provides designers with a powerful set of tools to generate fast, detailed, and reliable site conditions for both existing and proposed surfaces. This class will cover substation-related design practices in Civil 3D, from understanding surfaces to using advanced grading and design tools.

​This eight (8) hour course is delivered in four (4), two-hour long sessions that students can attend online, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions, and address questions as the class progresses.

Note: Instructor will present using Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2025. Students who wish to follow along with instructor are encouraged to use the same version.

Recording: Registrants for this course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends.

Must attend all four sessions.

Session 1: Surfaces Made Simple (August 7)

• Understanding Surfaces
• Setting Surface Labels/Display
• Controlling Contour Display Styles
• Creating/Modifying Surface Display Styles
• Creating/Modifying Surface Label Styles
• Adding Contour Labels
• Adding Point Labels

Session 2: Surface Component Controls (August 14)

• Adding Points/Point Groups
• Adding Boundaries
• Adding/Editing Surface Points
• Adding/Editing Breaklines
• Swap Edges and Smooth Surfaces
• Reviewing Surface Details/Information

Session 3: Grading Design Tools (August 21)

• Creating Feature Lines from existing objects
• Creating New Feature Lines
• Creating simple Grading Objects
• Dynamic interaction of Grading Objects
• Simple corridors and their impact on sites

Session 4: And More (August 28)

• Designing pipe runs for drainage
• Using profiles for vertical inspection
• Understanding Grading Optimization