: The base of every project. Build surfaces from survey points, contours, or breaklines. Use them to analyze slopes and drainage.
: Use grading tools to shape the land (like building pads or ponds) and automatically calculate cut/fill volumes. autodesk-autocad-civil-3d-2016
: Combine alignments, profiles, and subassemblies (cross-sections) to create a complex 3D model of a roadway or channel. : The base of every project
: Use the MTEXT command to draw a box and type general notes, just like in basic AutoCAD. Alignments). If you don't see it
: This is the heart of Civil 3D. It manages your project data (Points, Surfaces, Alignments). If you don't see it, type PALETTES or look for the Toolspace button on the Home tab.