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.

My Civil View Class

My Civil 3D, Civil View class at #AU2012 went very well. My repeat class is today at 1:00pm pacific time.

Autodesk University 2012 Class in Session!

Here is a photo taken during my AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 3D Studio Max Design®: Civil View for All class at Autodesk University 2012.

AU 2012 Day Two

I had an awesome first day at #AU2012. Today will be just as exciting. My 3D Studio Max and Civil View class starts at 5:00pm pacific time. Wish me luck.

First day of AU2012.

The first day of #AU2012 has been exciting. The Autodesk Fusion 360 class was a blast. Just a few more classes then time to roam the exhibit hall.

Autodesk University 2012 Class Handouts!

I create CDs that resemble vinyl albums with my Autodesk® Civil 3D® 3D Studio Max Design®: Civil View For All class handouts and datasets. They were a hit!