Each of The Bottom Line sections in the chapters suggests exercises to deepen skills and understanding. Sometimes there is only one possible solution, but often you are encouraged to use your skills and creativity to create something that builds on what you know and lets you explore one of many possibilities.
0103_Example.dwg
(0103_Example_METRIC.dwg
) from www.sybex.com/go/masteringcivil3d2015, and find parcel number 6 without using any AutoCAD commands or scrolling around on the drawing screen.0103_Example.dwg
(0103_Example_METRIC.dwg
). It is not necessary to have completed the previous exercise to continue. Zoom to extents and change the Annotation scale in the Model tab from the 50-scale drawing to a 100-scale drawing. (For metric users, change the scale from 1:250 to 1:1000.)0103_Example.dwg
(0103_Example_METRIC.dwg
). It is not necessary to have completed the previous exercise to continue. Using the ribbon interface, access the Alignment properties for QuickStart Alignment and rename it Existing CL.MasterIt_0101.dwg
(MasterIt_0101_METRIC.dwg
). Create a curve tangent to the east end of the line labeled in the drawing. The curve should meet the following specifications:
MasterIt_0101.dwg
or MasterIt_0101_METRIC.dwg
. It is recommended that you complete the previous exercise so you will have a curve to work with. Choose a label that specifies the bearing and distance for your lines and length, radius, and delta of your curve. Check your final result against the completed file found on the book's web page named MasterIt_0101_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0101_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).MasterIt_0201.dwg
, create a new survey database, and import the MasterIt_0201.txt
(or MasterIt_0201_METRIC.txt
) file into the drawing. The format of this specific file is PENZD (comma-delimited).MasterIt_0201.dwg
(or MasterIt_0201_METRIC.dwg
).MasterIt_0201.txt
(or MasterIt_0201_METRIC.txt
) file, configure the point file format as PENZD (comma-delimited), and click Next.Your drawing should look like MasterIt_0201_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0201_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), which you can download from this book's web page, www.sybex.com/go/masteringcivil3d2015.
Change the description key search order so that the new description key set takes precedence over the default.
Create a figure prefix database called MasterIt containing the following codes:
CL
EOP
BC
MasterIt_CodeTest_0202.txt
(use the same file for both US and metric units). Note that this file is a comma-delimited PNEZD file.MasterIt_CodeTest_0202.txt
. When importing, verify that the point file format is set to PNEZD (comma delimited) and the current figure prefix database is set to MasterIt. Be sure that Process Linework During Import, Insert Figure Objects, and Insert Survey Points are each set to Yes.
Your file should now contain linework that reflects your efforts. Compare your work with MasterIt_0202_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0202_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), which you can download from this book's web page, www.sybex.com/go/masteringcivil3d2015.
MasterIt_0203.fbk
(or MasterIt_0203_METRIC.fbk
). When you import the file, turn on the Insert Network Object option. Translate the database based on the following settings:
MasterIt_0203.fbk
(or MasterIt_0203_METRIC.fbk
) file into a new network. Turn on the Insert Network Object option.Your drawing should look like MasterIt_0203_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0203_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), which you can download from this book's web page, www.sybex.com/go/masteringcivil3d2014.
You can compare your analysis to MasterIt_0204 Balanced Angles.trv
, MasterIt_0204 Raw Closure.trv
, MasterIt_0204 Vertical Adjustment.trv
, and MasterIt_0204.lso
(MasterIt_0204_METRIC Balanced Angles.trv
, MasterIt_0204_METRIC Raw Closure.trv
, MasterIt_0204_METRIC Vertical Adjustment.trv
, and MasterIt_0204_METRIC.lso
), which you can download from this book's web page, www.sybex.com/go/masteringcivil3d2015.
Masterit_0301.dwg
(Masterit_0301_METRIC.dwg
), which you can download from the book's web page. Revise the Civil 3D description key set to contain only the parameters listed next.
Code | Point style | Point label style | Format | Layer |
GS* | Basic | Elevation Only | Ground Shot | V-NODE |
EP* | Basic | Elevation and Description | Road Edge | V-NODE |
HYD* | Hydrant (existing) | Elevation and Description | Hydrant | V-NODE-WATR |
SW* | Basic | Elevation and Description | Sidewalk | V-NODE |
TREE* | Tree | Elevation and Description | Tree | V-NODE-TREE |
Import the PENZD (space delimited) file MasterIt_0301.txt
(MasterIt_0301_METRIC.txt
). Confirm that the description keys made the appropriate matches by looking at a handful of points of each type. Do the trees look like trees? Do the hydrants look like hydrants?
Save the resulting file for use in the remaining exercises.
Masterit_0301.dwg
(Masterit_0301_METRIC.dwg
).MasterIt_0301.txt
(MasterIt_0301_METRIC.txt
) file and click Open.Note that each description key parameter (style, label, format, and layer) has been respected. Your hydrants should appear as hydrants on the correct layer, your trees should appear as trees on the correct layer, and so on. Compare your work to MasterIt_0301_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0301_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).
MasterIt_0301_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0301_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).MasterIt_0302_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0302_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).Use the DWG created in the previous “Master It” exercise or start with MasterIt_0302_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0302_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).
MasterIt_0303_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0303_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).MasterIt_0303_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0303_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
). Create a Centerline point group to include all the centerline points, and create a point table for this point group using the PNEZD format table style.The command line prompts you to choose a location for the upper-left corner of the point table.
MasterIt_0304_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0304_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).MasterIt0401.dwg
or the MasterIt0401_METRIC.dwg
file. Create a new surface called Existing. Add the point group Topo to its definition. Leave the default styles.MasterIt0402.dwg
or the MasterIt0402_METRIC.dwg
file. Use the irregular-shaped polyline and apply it to the surface as an outer boundary of the surface. Make the boundary a destructive breakline.MasterIt0403.dwg
or the MasterIt0403_METRIC.dwg
file. Create a slope banding analysis showing slopes under and over 10 percent, and insert a dynamic slope legend to help clarify the result of the analysis.MasterIt0404.dwg
or the MasterIt0404_METRIC.dwg
file. Label the major contours on the surface at 2′ and 10′ (Background) or 1 m and 5 m (Background).MasterIt0405_Denver.las
) into the Civil 3D template (with a coordinate system) of your choice. As you create the point cloud file, set the style to Elevation Ranges. Use a portion of the file to create a Civil 3D surface model. No coordinate system needs to be set for this example.MasterIt0405_DenverUSA.dwg
.MasterIt0405_Denver.las
and click Open. Click Finish.
This file contains 4.7 million data points, so be patient while the file imports.
Masterit_0501.dwg
(Masterit_0501_METRIC.dwg
) file, which you can download from www.sybex.com/go/masteringcivil3d2015. Convert the polyline segments to parcels and place them in the Subdivision Lots site.Select lines, arcs, or polylines to convert into parcels or [Xref]:
prompt, pick all polylines in the drawing either by picking them one by one or by using a selection window and pressing ↵.
The Create Parcels – From Objects dialog appears.
Keep the default values for the remaining options.
Masterit_0501_FINISHED.dwg
(Masterit_0501_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website.Masterit_0501.dwg
(Masterit_0501_METRIC.dwg
) file or you can open Masterit_0501_FINISHED.dwg
(Masterit_0501_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website. Create a ROW parcel that is offset by 30′ (10 m) on either side of the road centerline with no fillets at boundary ends. Then clean up the ROW parcel area on each side of the alignment at the ends. Note: The south side parcel represents the existing main road ROW.Select parcels:
prompt, pick the area labels of your newly created parcels.The Create Right Of Way dialog appears.
Masterit_0502_FINISHED.dwg
(Masterit_0502_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website.Masterit_0502_FINISHED.dwg
(Masterit_0502_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website. Create a series of lots with a minimum of 10,890 sq. ft. (1,012 m2) and 90′ (30 m) frontage on each side of the ROW beginning at existing ROW and ending at the ROW intersection with the southeast segments of the two north parcels. Set the Use Minimum Frontage At Offset option to No, and redistribute the remainder and set the Minimum Depth and Width values to 50′ (15 m). Leave all other options at their defaults.The Create Parcels – Layout dialog appears.
Keep the default values for the rest of the options.
Select Parcel to be subdivided or [Pick]:
prompt, pick the west parcel neighboring the ROW by selecting its area label.Select start point on frontage:
prompt, use your Endpoint Osnap to pick the point on the existing ROW where the west proposed ROW begins.
The parcel jig appears.
Select end point on frontage:
prompt, select the point on the proposed ROW where this ROW parcel meets the southeast line of the north parcel.Specify angle or [Bearing aZimuth]:
prompt, type 90 and press ↵. If you receive the message No Solution Found
on your command line, try again. This may mean you snapped to the wrong spot.Accept Result?
prompt, press ↵ to accept the lot layout. Press Esc twice to exit the command.Masterit_0503_FINISHED.dwg
(Masterit_0503_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website.Masterit_0503_FINISHED.dwg
(Masterit_0503_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website. Place Bearing Over Distance labels on every parcel line segment and Delta Over Length And Radius labels on every parcel curve segment using the Multiple Segment Labeling tool.Select parcel to be labeled by clicking on area label:
prompt, pick the area label for each of your single-family parcels. After each pick, press ↵ to accept Clockwise as the default.Masterit_0504_FINISHED.dwg
(Masterit_0504_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website.Masterit_0601.dwg
(Masterit_0601_METRIC.dwg
) file, and create alignments from the linework found there, having as alignment style the Layout style, using the All Labels label set, and making sure that the source objects are erased.Masterit_0602.dwg
(Masterit_0602_METRIC.dwg
) file, and create an alignment using the linework on the right as a guide. Create a reverse curve with both radii equal to 200 (or 60 for metric users) and with a pass-through point at the intersection of the two arcs.Masterit_0603.dwg
(Masterit_0603_METRIC.dwg)
file to a floating arc that is constrained by the next segment. Then change the radius of the curves to 150 (or 45 for metric users). Make sure that the tangency is maintained all across the alignment.Masterit_0604.dwg
(Masterit_0604_METRIC.dwg
) file, and generate a line table, a curve table, and a segment table. Use whichever style you want to accomplish this.If a warning comes up regarding child styles, select the Convert All Selected Label Styles To Tag mode.
If a warning comes up regarding child styles, select the Convert All Selected Label Styles To Tag mode.
If a warning comes up regarding child styles, select the Convert All Selected Label Styles To Tag mode.
MasterIt_0701.dwg
(MasterIt_0701_METRIC.dwg
) file and sample the ground surface along Alignment A, along with offset values at 15′ left and 15′ right (or 4.5 m left and 4.5 m right) of the alignment. Generate a profile view showing this information using the Major Grids profile view style with no data band sets.MasterIt_0701_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0701_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website.MasterIt_0701_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0701_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
). Create a layout profile on Alignment A using the Layout profile style and a complete label set with the following information for Imperial users.
Station | PVI Elevation | Curve Length |
0+00 | 822.00 | |
1+80 | 825.60 | 300′ |
6+50 | 800.80 |
Or use the following information for metric users:
Station | PVI Elevation | Curve Length |
0+000 | 250.400 | |
0+062 | 251.640 | 100 m |
0+250 | 244.840 |
MasterIt_0701_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0701_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
) file.MasterIt_0702_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0702_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website.MasterIt_0702_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0702_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
). For the layout profile created in the previous exercise, modify the curve so that it is 200′ (or 60 m for metric users). Then insert a PVI at Station 4+90, Elevation 794.60 (or at Station 0+150, Elevation 242.840 for metric users) and add a 300′ (or 96 m for metric users) parabolic vertical curve at the newly created PVI.MasterIt_0702_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0702_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
) file. Pick the Design profile, and from the Profile contextual tab MasterIt_0703_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0703_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website.MasterIt_0703_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0703_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
). Apply the Cut And Fill band set to the layout profile created in the previous exercise with the appropriate profiles referenced in each of the bands.MasterIt_0703_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0703_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
) file, pick a grid line in the profile view, and from the Profile View contextual tab MasterIt_0704_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_0704_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), available from the book's website.You should now have daylighting subassemblies visible on both sides of your assembly. To see what the drawing should look like at this point, you can open 0807_MasteringAssemblies_FINISHED.dwg
or 0807_MasteringAssemblies_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
.
MasterIt_0909.dwg
or MasteringIt_0909_METRIC.dwg
file. Build a corridor named Corridor A on the basis of the Alignment A alignment, the FG profile, and the Basic Assembly. Set all frequencies to 10′ (or 3 m for metric users).Keep the default values for Corridor Style and Corridor Layer.
A finished copy of this drawing is available from the book's web page with the filename MasterIt_0909_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_0909_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
.
MasterIt_0910.dwg
or MasterIt_0910_METRIC.dwg
file. Set Right Lane to target Alignment A-Right.A finished copy of this drawing is available from the book's web page with the filename MasterIt_0910_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_0910_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
.
MasterIt_0911.dwg
or MasterIt_0911_METRIC.dwg
file. Create a corridor surface for the Alignment A corridor from Top links. Name the surface Corridor A-Top.The corridor and surface will build.
A finished copy of this drawing is available from the book's web page with the filename MasterIt_0911_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_0911_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
.
MasterIt_0912.dwg
or MasterIt_0912_METRIC.dwg
file. Use the Automatic Boundary Creation tool to add a boundary using the Daylight code.The corridor and surface will build.
A finished copy of this drawing is available from the book's web page with the filename MasterIt_0912_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_0912_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
.
MasterIt1001.dwg
(MasterIt1001_METRIC.dwg
) file, which you can download from www.sybex.com/go/masteringcivil3d2015. Add the cul-de-sac alignment and profile to the corridor as a baseline. Create a region under this baseline that applies the Intersection Typical assembly.An example of the finished exercise can be found in MasterIt1001_SolutionA.dwg
(MasterIt1001_SolutionA_METRIC.dwg
) on the book's web page.
MasterIt1001.dwg
(MasterIt1001_METRIC.dwg
) file. You need to have completed the previous exercise before continuing. Add the Second Road alignment and Second Road FG profile as targets to the cul-de-sac region. Adjust Assembly Application Frequency to 5′ (1 m) for tangents and curves.An example of the finished exercise can be found in MasterIt1001_SolutionB.dwg
(MasterIt1001_SolutionB_METRIC.dwg
) on the book's web page.
MasterIt1001.dwg
(MasterIt1001_METRIC.dwg
) file. Create an interactive corridor surface boundary for the entire corridor model.An example of the finished exercise can be found in MasterIt1001_SolutionC.dwg
(MasterIt1001_SolutionC_METRIC.dwg
) on the book's web page.
MasterIt1101.dwg
(MasterIt1101_METRIC.dwg
) file, which you can download from www.sybex.com/go/masteringcivil3d2015. Verify that the design speed of the road is 20 miles per hour (35 km per hour) and apply superelevation to the entire length of the alignment. Use AASHTO 2004 design criteria with an eMax of 6% 2-Lane. Use the option to automatically resolve overlap. For the remainder of the options, use the default settings unless otherwise directed.You should now have superelevation applied to the design with no overlap.
MasterIt1101.dwg
(MasterIt1101_METRIC.dwg
). You must have completed the previous exercise before starting this one. Create an assembly similar to the one in the top image shown earlier in the chapter in Figure 11.10. Set each lane to be 14′ (4.5 m) wide and each shoulder to be 6′ (2 m) wide. Leave all other options at their defaults. If time permits, build a corridor based on the alignment and assembly.MasterIt1102.dwg
(MasterIt1102_METRIC.dwg
), create a Railway assembly with the RailSingle subassembly using the default parameters for width and depth. Add a LinkSlopeToSurface generic link with 50 percent slope to each side. Add cant to the alignment in the drawing using the default settings for attainment. Create a corridor from these pieces.If you need assistance building your corridor, review Chapters 9 and 10. But hopefully you've figured it out by this point!
MasterIt1103.dwg
(MasterIt1103_METRIC.dwg
). Create a superelevation view for the alignment. Show only the left and right outside lanes as blue and red, respectively.MasterIt_1201.dwg
(MasterIt_1201_METRIC.dwg
) and create sample lines along the USH 10 alignment every 50 units (20 for metric users). Sample all data, and set the left and right swath widths to 50 (20 for metric users).MasterIt_1201_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_1201_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
for finished versions of this exercise.)MasterIt_1201.dwg
(MasterIt_1201_METRIC.dwg
) if you finished the previous exercise, or open MasterIt_1201_FINISHED.dwg (MasterIt_1201_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).MasterIt_1202_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_1202_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
for finished versions of this exercise.)MasterIt_1201.dwg
(Master It_1201_METRIC.dwg
), create a materials list that compares Existing Intersection with HWY 10 DATUM Surface. Use the Earthworks Quantity takeoff criteria.MasterIt_1201.dwg
(MasterIt_1201_METRIC.dwg
) if you finished the previous exercise, or open MasterIt_1202_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1202_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).MasterIt_1203_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_1203_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
for finished versions of this exercise.)
Graphically, nothing will appear. Continue to the next exercise to see the results of your work.
MasterIt_1201.dwg
(MasterIt_1201_METRIC.dwg
). Be sure you have completed all the previous “Master It” exercises before continuing. Use the materials list created earlier to generate a volume report. Create a web browser–based report and a total volume table that can be displayed on the drawing.MasterIt_1201.dwg
(MasterIt_1201_METRIC.dwg
) if you finished the previous exercise, or open MasterIt_1203_FINISHED.dwg (MasterIt_1203_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).Your report will be displayed.
MasterIt_1204_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_1204_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
for finished versions of this exercise.)MasterIt_1301.dwg
or MasterIt_1301_METRIC.dwg
file. Use Network Creation Tools to create a waste water pipe network named Mastering. Use the Composite surface, and name only structure and pipe label styles. Don't choose an alignment at this time. Create 8″ (200 mm) PVC pipes and a manhole called SMH. There are blocks in the drawing to assist you in placing manholes. Begin at the START HERE marker, and place a manhole at each marker location. You can erase the markers when you've finished.See MasterIt_1301_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_1301_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
for the result.
MasterIt_1301.dwg
or MasterIt_1301_METRIC.dwg
file. You need to have completed the previous exercise before beginning this one. Create an alignment named Mastering from your pipes so that station zero is located at the START HERE structure. Create a profile view from this alignment, and show the pipes and profiles for the EG and Corridor FG surfaces on the profile view. Use defaults for everything, except change the Corridor FG profile style to FG Profile on the profile view.A profile view showing your pipes appears. See MasterIt_1302_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_1302_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
for the result.
MasterIt_1301.dwg
or MasterIt_1301_METRIC.dwg
file. You need to have completed the previous exercise before beginning this one. Add the Length Description And Slope pipe label style to profile pipes and the Data With Connected Pipes (Sanitary) structure label style to profile structures. Assign the alignment created in the previous “Master It” exercise to all pipes and structures.See MasterIt_1303_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt_1303_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
for the result.
MasterIt_1301.dwg
or MasterIt_1301_METRIC.dwg
file. You need to have completed the previous exercise before beginning this one. Create a pipe table for all pipes in your network. Use the default table style.See MasterIt_1304_FINISHED.dwg
or MasterIt1304_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
for the result.
MasterIt_1401.dwg
or MasterIt_1401_METRIC.dwg
file from the book's web page. Convert the magenta polyline, describing a proposed temporary swale, into a feature line and drape it across the EG surface to set elevations, and set intermediate grade break points.MasterIt_1501.dwg
(MasterIt_1501_METRIC.dwg
) file. Run the Create View Frames Wizard to create view frames for Alignment A in the current drawing. (Accept the defaults for all other values.) These view frames will be used to generate Plan and Profile sheets on ARCH D (ISO A1 for metric users) sheets at 20 scale (1:200 scale for metric users) using the plan and profile template MasteringPandPTemplate.dwt
or MasteringPandPTemplate_METRIC.dwt
. All files should be saved in C:\Mastering\Ch15\
.C:\Mastering\Ch15\
, select the template named MasteringPandPTemplate.dwt
(or MasteringPandPTemplate_METRIC.dwt
for metric users), and click Open.You can check your result against the finished drawing as found within the dataset for this chapter under the name of MasterIt_1501_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1501_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).
MasterIt_1501_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1501_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
) file, and move the VF- (1) view frame to Sta. 2+20 (or Sta. 0+050 for metric users) to lessen the overlap. Then adjust Match Line 1 (or Match Line 2 for metric users) so that it is now at Sta. 4+25 (or Sta. 0+200 for metric users) and shorten it so that the labels are completely within the view frames.The match line is now centered better between the two view frames.
You can check your result against the finished drawing as found within the dataset for this chapter under the name of MasterIt_1502_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1502_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).
MasterIt_1503.dwg
(MasterIt_1503_METRIC.dwg
) file. Run the Create Sheets Wizard to create plan and profile sheets in the current drawing for Alignment A using the plan and profile template MasteringPandPTemplate.dwt
or MasteringPandPTemplate_METRIC.dwt
. Make sure to choose a north arrow and add the sheets to a new sheet set named Alignment A (Alignment A_METRIC for metric users). (Accept the defaults for all other values.)C:\Mastering\Ch15\FinishedSheets\
.You can check your result against the finished drawing as found within the dataset for this chapter under the name of MasterIt_1503_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1503_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).
MasterIt_1504.dwg
(MasterIt_1504_METRIC.dwg
) file. Create section views and Plan Production section sheets in a new sheet set for Alignment A using the using the Road Section section view style and the section sheet template MasteringSectionTemplate.dwt
or MasteringSectionTemplate_METRIC.dwt
. Make sure the sections are set to be generated on ARCH D (ISO A1 for metric users) sheets at 20-scale (1:200 scale for metric users). Also, make sure to provide as Sheet Set name Alignment A_XC (Alignment A_XC_METRIC for metric users). (Accept the defaults for all other values.) All files should be saved in C:\Mastering\Ch15\FinishedSheets
.C:\Mastering\Ch15\
, select the template named MasteringSectionTemplate.dwt
(or MasteringSectionTemplate_METRIC.dwt
for metric users), and click Open.C:\Mastering\Ch15\FinishedSheets
.You can check your result against the finished drawing as found within the dataset for this chapter under the name of MasterIt_1504_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1504_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
).
MasterIt1601.dwg
(MasterIt1601_METRIC.dwg
) drawing, create a new data shortcut folder called Master Data Shortcuts. Use the _Sample Project
project template.MasterIt1601.dwg
(MasterIt1601_METRIC.dwg
) drawing._Sample Pro
ject highlighted, click OK.
The data shortcut folder is now complete.
MasterIt1601.dwg
(MasterIt1601_METRIC.dwg
) file.C:\Mastering\MasterIt\Source Drawings
.MasterIt1601.dwg
(MasterIt1601_METRIC.dwg
), export the Civil 3D file so it can be used by a user working in base AutoCAD 2010.C:\Mastering\MasterIt\Source Drawings
.MasterIt1601.dwg
(MasterIt1601_METRIC.dwg
), create a LandXML file with all of the exportable information.MasterIt1601.dwg
(MasterIt1601_METRIC.dwg
).Getting Started.csv
(or Getting Started_Metric.csv
) pay item file that you have been working with in the previous exercises and add the 12-, 18-, and 24-Inch Pipe Culvert (or 300 mm, 450 mm, and 600 mm Pipe Culvert) pay items to your Favorites list in the QTO Manager.Getting Started
folder and select the Getting Started.csv
file. Metric users should use the Getting Started_METRIC.csv
file, which is downloadable from the book's web page.A saved copy of this drawing is available from the book's web page with the filename MasteringPayItemList_FINISHED.dwg
or MasteringPayItemList_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
.
MasteringQTO.dwg
or MasteringQTO_Metric.dwg
file and assign the CLEARING AND GRUBBING pay item to the polyline that was originally extracted from the border of the corridor. Change the hatch to have a transparency of 80.A saved copy of this drawing is available from the book's web page with the filename MasteringQTO_FINISHED.dwg
or MasteringQTO_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
.
MasteringQTOReporting.dwg
or MasteringQTOReporting_Metric.dwg
file.A saved copy of this drawing is available from the book's web page with the filename MasteringQTOReporting _FINISHED.dwg
or MasteringQTOReporting_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
.
MasterIt_1801.dwg
(MasterIt_1801_METRIC.dwg
). Create a copy of the Perpendicular With Tick Major Station style called Major With Marker. Change Tick Block Name to Marker Pnt. Replace some (but not all) of your major station labels with this new style.A saved copy of this drawing, (MasterIt_1801_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1801_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), is available from the book's web page.
MasterIt_1801.dwg
(MasterIt_1801_METRIC.dwg
) file if you completed the previous exercise, or open the MasterIt_1801_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1801_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
) file. Create a new label set containing only the new major station label defined in the previous exercise, and apply it to all the alignments in that drawing.A saved copy of this drawing, (MasterIt_1802_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1802_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), is available from the book's web page.
MasterIt_1801.dwg
(MasterIt_1801_METRIC.dwg
) file or open the MasterIt_1802_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1802_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
) file, and create an expression called Top of Curb that adds 0.5′ (0.15 m) to a surface elevation. Use the expression in a spot elevation label that shows both the surface elevation and the expression-based elevation to two decimal precision.The expression will read {Surface Elevation}+0.5
(for metric {Surface Elevation}+0.15
).
A saved copy of this drawing, (MasterIt_1803_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1803_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
), is available from the book's web page.
MasterIt_1801.dwg
(MasterIt_1801_METRIC.dwg
) file or open the MasterIt_1803_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1803_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
) file, and apply the Road Profile Labels label set to all layout profiles.A saved copy of this drawing, (MasterIt_1804_FINISHED.dwg
(MasterIt_1804_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg
) is available from the book's web page.
MasterIt_1901.dwg
(MasterIt_1901_METRIC.dwg
) file and change the alignment style associated with Alignment B to Layout. In addition, change the surface style used for the EG surface to Contours And Triangles, but change the contour interval to 1′ and 5′ (or 0.5 m and 2.5 m) and the color of the triangles to yellow.Notice that the Major Interval automatically adjusts to 5′ (or 2.5 m).
MasterIt_1902.dwg
(MasterIt_1902_METRIC.dwg
) file and create a new surface style named Micro Editing. Set this style to display contours at 0.5′ and 1.0′ (or 0.1 m and 0.2 m), as well as triangles and points. Set the EG surface to use this new surface style.MasterIt_1903.dwg
(MasterIt_1903_METRIC.dwg
) file and create a new profile view style named Mastering Profile View. Set this style to not clip the vertical or horizontal grid. Set the bottom horizontal ticks at 50′ and 10′ intervals (25 m and 5 m). Set the left and right vertical ticks at 10′ and 2′ intervals (5 m and 1 m). In addition, turn off the visibility of Graph Title, Bottom Axis Annotation Major, and Bottom Axis Annotation Horizontal Geometry Point. Set the profile view in the drawing to use this new profile view style.