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Category: AutoCAD Civil 3D

Using Parcels for Grading

Thursday, 17 September 2020 by ZenTek Consultants
Civil 3D Parcels
A lot of clients we work with use the Civil 3D Parcel tools for layout, particularly their subdivision tools. The dynamic Parcel Creation tools are amazing for 2D layout, and
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  • Published in AEC, AutoCAD Civil 3D
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CAD Training – Which Type is Best?

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 by ZenTek Consultants
 This week we discuss the pros and cons of the different types of CAD training (in-person, online and pre-recorded) and which is best for modern businesses. Listen to The
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  • Published in AEC, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, BricsCAD, The CADDle Call Podcast
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Could You Perform Civil/Survey Work in a Basic CAD System? Of Course!

Wednesday, 19 August 2020 by ZenTek Consultants
 Do you need to spend thousands of dollars for extensive 3D civil design systems? Or could you work in a much more affordable 2D system? In this podcast, we
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  • Published in AutoCAD Civil 3D, BricsCAD, The CADDle Call Podcast
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Alignment Design Criteria in Civil 3D

Thursday, 06 August 2020 by ZenTek Consultants
Civil 3D Design Criteria
Alignments – we all use them for road layout but we’re not all comfortable, or even familiar with, the Design Criteria tools that go along with an Alignment. Design Criteria
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  • Published in AEC, AutoCAD Civil 3D
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Project Items into Profiles

Thursday, 09 July 2020 by ZenTek Consultants
Projected Object
I’ve been working in the Civil world for decades and one of the most frustrating and time-consuming things we all run up against is that moment when the boss asks
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  • Published in AEC, AutoCAD Civil 3D
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Clean Software Implementation

Wednesday, 08 July 2020 by ZenTek Consultants
 Robert Green, Director of Implementation at Bricsys and expert in all things CAD, walks you through the most important steps for preparing your network and systems for both upgrades
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  • Published in AEC, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam Revu, BricsCAD, Microsoft, Product Design and Manufacturing, The CADDle Call Podcast
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AutoCAD Civil 3D Alignments Like You’ve Never Used Them Before

Thursday, 28 May 2020 by ZenTek Consultants
Civil 3D Alignments
More than just a tool to create multiple lanes in a roadway, we’ll show you how you can use the Create Widening tool under Alignments to do layout and design
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  • Published in AEC, AutoCAD Civil 3D
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Just for “Reference”

Thursday, 07 May 2020 by ZenTek Consultants
Reference Template
A question we get a lot when we’re working with clients to set up their Civil 3D Standards, or when we teach our CAD management classes, is: “Should I use
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Civil Work – What goes into site and road design

Wednesday, 06 May 2020 by ZenTek Consultants
 This week’s podcast deals with the realities of site and road design processes. We’ll discuss the best ways to start a design and the different tools you can use
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  • Published in AEC, AutoCAD Civil 3D, The CADDle Call Podcast
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CAD Management: The What, Why & How

Tuesday, 10 March 2020 by ZenTek Consultants
 Interested in learning more about CAD Management? Join us and special guest Robert Green as we discuss the What, Why and How of CAD Management. Mr. Green is a
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  • Published in AEC, AutoCAD Civil 3D, BricsCAD, Product Design and Manufacturing, The CADDle Call Podcast
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