Missing the Composite Volumes Tool in Civil 3D 2014?

Are you missing the Composite Volumes tool in Civil 3D 2014? I like the new Volumes Dashboard but I don’t like creating additional surfaces to calculate earthwork volumes. The command to the original Composite Volumes tool is still in Civil 3D 2014. It is REPORTSURFACEVOLUME. I’ve recreated the ribbon and menu button for this command.

 

 

The image shows the location of the two buttons in the provided CUI file.

 

Here's a link to the CUIX file.

 

Composite_Volumes.cuix

Autodesk University 2013 Registration is Open!

Autodesk University 2013 registration opened yesterday. Take advantage of the top notch training and great networking. It will be here before you know it so convince your manager to let you attend.

 
I hope to see you there!

Register today http://au.autodesk.com/

Hatch and Gradient Dialog Box Tip

If you like the original Hatch and Gradient dialog box, change the system variable "HPDLGMODE" to 1. Editing hatch can be done using the Dialog box, Ribbon, and or the Properties palette.

AU2013 Proposals Are In!

My proposals for #AU2013 are in. I submitted two this year so I hope at least one will be chosen. I wish everyone luck on their submissions.

3DS Max Design 2014 Populate Tool

 Testing the Populate and Civil View tools in 3DS Max Design 2014.

Civil 3D & Civil View with AutoCAD Solids

I'm currently working on a Civil 3D model exported to Civil View in 3D Studio Max Design. I've modeled a suspension bridge with AutoCAD solids. In the next week or so, I'll explain how to import the solid model and align it with the Civil View model. Stay tuned!

Autodesk University 2012 Classes are Online!

Autodesk University 2012 classes are now online! Download the lab material for either one of my labs.

CI2543-L AutoCAD® Civil 3D® and Autodesk® 3ds Max Design®: Civil View for All

CI6900-L AutoCAD® Civil 3D® and Autodesk® 3ds Max Design®: Civil View for All

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AutoCAD® Civil 3D® and Autodesk® 3ds Max Design®: Civil View for All #AU2012

Here is my Autodesk University 2012 class on AutoCAD® Civil 3D® and Autodesk® 3ds Max Design®: Civil View for All.

CI2543-L Handout Civil View

CI2543-L Presentation Civil View

CI2543-L Civil View For All Dataset

Description

In this hands-on lab, you will learn how to export AutoCAD Civil 3D data into Civil View in Autodesk 3ds 

Max Design software (formerly Dynamite VSP). Step-by-step, you will learn how to create a simple Civil 

3D profile, assembly, and corridor. You will export the Civil 3D software corridor data to a VSP3D file 

format and quickly import the corridor data into Autodesk 3ds Max Design using the Civil View plug-in. 

You will learn how to modify the corridor and create items such as street furniture, vehicles, and trees 

using Civil View. You will also learn how to set up a daylight system and cameras to create still 

renderings and video animations.

Key Learnings

• At the end of this class, you will be able to:
• Create a simple Civil 3D Corridor.
• Export Civil 3D data to use in 3DS Max/Civil View
• Place street furniture such as lights, cameras, guard rails, trees and cars.
• Create a scene with still renderings and video animations.