In AutoCAD, you can assign a non-continuous linetype to a 3D polyline, but it will not display or plot.

If you need 3D polylines, and you need a non-continuous linetype, for example to represent the flowline of a ditch - there are a couple of workarounds. Both assume that you have assigned the correct linetype to your 3D polylines.

1. Copy all the 3D polylines in place, explode the copies and place them on a new layer. Create a "plot only" layer state that freezes the layer containing the 3D polylines and thaws the layer containing the 2D polylines. Set this layer state current before plotting.
   
2. Before you get ready to plot, save the drawing. Now explode all your 3D polylines, then plot and quit without saving.
   

Labels: AutoCAD, AutoCAD 2008, Civil, Linetypes, Tips

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PermaLink       Posted 12/05/2007 08:13:00 PM      Comments (0)

Just released, SP1 for both Land Desktop 2008 versions. The standalone version and the version that comes with Civil 3D.

SP1 for AutoCAD Land Desktop 2008

SP1 for AutoCAD Civil 3D Land Desktop Companion 2008

Labels: Civil

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PermaLink       Posted 7/26/2007 05:52:00 PM      Comments (0)

Update on the AutoCAD 2008 trial downloads (some of these are available in the U.S. and Canada only)

You can request the trial version (32-bit) one of three different ways. You can download it, you can order a DVD, or you can order a set of CD's. If you would like the 64-bit version, your only option is a download.

Here are some of the other free trial versions available.


AutoCAD LT Trial version download


AutoCAD LT Trial version CD


AutoCAD Electrical Trial version CD


AutoCAD Civil 3D Trial version CD


AutoCAD Map 3D Trial version CD


AutoCAD Raster Design Trial version Download


AutoCAD Raster Design Trial version CD


Many more FREE Autodesk trial version downloads are listed here

Labels: AutoCAD 2008, Civil, Notices, Raster Design

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PermaLink       Posted 4/23/2007 07:48:00 PM      Comments (0)

SP2a has been released for Land Desktop 2007 and Land Desktop 2007 Companion.

This service pack includes all the fixes from SP1 and SP2, and can be installed on top of an unpatched version or on top of SP1 or SP2.

Labels: Civil, Notices

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PermaLink       Posted 12/12/2006 07:48:00 AM      Comments (0)

If you have ever received a paper plot or legal description of a parcel or tract of land, and you need to recreate this geometry in AutoCAD, but were not sure how to enter the bearings, distances, and curve data, check out the following tutorial that I have written.

Entering Survey Data using AutoCAD

Labels: Civil

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PermaLink       Posted 11/30/2006 03:18:00 PM      Comments (0)

Service Pack 1 for Civil 3D 2007 is out.

Download here

Labels: Civil, Notices

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PermaLink       Posted 6/14/2006 11:45:00 AM      Comments (0)

For you Infrastructure users, make sure you check out the growing number of Civil 3D websites/blogs out there.

• Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts Blog - RSS/Atom Feed
  
  
• Civil 3D - It's Just Dirt Blog - RSS/Atom Feed
  
  
• Beneath The Lines Blog - RSS/Atom Feed
  
  
• Civil 3D - Paving the Way Blog - RSS/Atom Feed
  
  
• The Crazy World of Civil 3D Blog - RSS/Atom Feed
  
  
• Civil Solutions - Taylor Tech Blog Blog - RSS/Atom Feed
  
  
  
• Civil3D.com
  
  

Also if you are not aware, Autodesk presents weekly webcasts on Civil 3D. More info along with links to archived presentations can be found here: Autodesk Civil 3D Webcasts

One last note: Survey functionality is included in Civil 3D 2007

Labels: Civil

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PermaLink       Posted 4/08/2006 10:29:00 AM      Comments (0)