Description

Are you - or any of your staff - new to AutoCAD Civil 3D, or just looking to expand your understanding of this powerful design/drafting tool for the Civil/site industry? 

Maybe you’re just a periodic Civil 3D user, who wants to make yourself more valuable to the company, or improve your skill set for personal growth. Whatever the case, this class is ideal for anyone who wants to get a solid introduction to the most powerful site design package on the market.

ZenTek Consultants will show you the most effective means of using the software you already own, so you can get the ROI you were hoping for.  This course is delivered in four (4), two-hour long sessions that students can attend online, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions, and address questions as the class progresses.

NOTE: Courses are taught using Autodesk AutoCAD 2023.

This is a beginner level course.

Course Curriculum

Session 1: The AutoCAD Civil 3D Environment

• What is Civil 3D
• Understanding Dynamic Objects
• Understanding the User Interface
• Working with the Civil 3D Toolspace
• Understanding Label and Display Styles 

Session 2: Drawing Creation, Setup & Settings

• Start, Learn, & Create Tabs
• Working With Templates
• Drawing Scale and Map Zones
• Default Settings
• Understanding the Settings Tab
• Importing/Exporting Settings and Styles 

Session 3: Understanding Civil 3D Objects & Tools

• Object Types Explained
• Context Sensitive Ribbons
• Civil 3D Annotation Tools
• Civil 3D Tables
• Analysis and Query Tools 

Session 4: Project & Data Management

• Understanding & Creating Civil 3D Projects
• Sharing Civil 3D Data
• Working With Data Shortcuts
• Working With Xref Structure in Civil 3D

Meet the Instructor:

Cyndy Davenport has been in the AEC industry for 30+ years in the area of design and technology solutions. Most recently, as a technology specialist, she has provided implementation services and technical support for strategic software directives such as virtual design and visualization for civil engineers and company communication and collaboration platforms.

Ms. Davenport’s experience prior to consulting is in civil engineering design, surveying, and construction. Her project experience includes site planning and overall infrastructure design (streets and utilities) in the federal, commercial, industrial, and residential markets, as well as highly specialized alignment design such as oil and gas pipelines, duct banks, and transportation development.


Ms. Davenport’s technology proficiency also relates to laser scanning, GIS initiatives, BIM interoperability, and visualization harnessing the interoperability of AutoCAD & Civil 3D, Infraworks, Revit, ArcGIS, and TwinMotion. Her endeavors have also involved me with Autodesk Gold Support, network administration, CAD management, project management, and software customization.


On the side, Ms. Davenport has co-authored three books that have been used as texts in many universities: Mastering Civil 3D 2014, 2015, and 2016. She has also served as an instructor in past years at Autodesk University.