Simplifying the Model

To create an efficient ADSK file for opening in a civil engineering application, such as Civil 3D, export only the relevant parts of the model (such as exterior walls and doors) and hide the rest. Do this by applying the Export to Civil Engineering view template to the 3D view, as follows:

1. Select a non-essential element, and on the Properties palette, click (Edit Type).
2. In the Type Properties dialog, for Function, select Interior.
3. Repeat for all non-essential walls, doors, stairs, floors, ramps, and curtain walls.
   Note: The Function parameter must be set to Interior for the Export to Civil Engineering view template to work correctly.
4. In the 3D view, click View tabGraphics panelView Templates drop-down (Apply Template Properties to Current View).
5. In the Apply View Template dialog, for Names, select Export to Civil Engineering.
   Note: If Export to Civil Engineering is not in the list, you need to update your project to the new template by transferring project standards. See Transferring Project Standards.
6. In the Apply View Template dialog, apply additional visibility and graphic overrides by clicking Edit under View Properties. See Creating a View Template.
7. Click OK.

The categories listed below are visible when the Export to Civil 3D view template is applied to the 3D model. All other categories are not visible.

• Areas
• Cable tray fittings
• Cable trays
• Columns
• Conduit fittings
• Conduits
• Curtain systems
• Doors
• Duct placeholders
• Floors
• Generic models
• Mass
• Parking
• Pipe placeholders
• Plantings
• Ramps
• Roads
• Roofs
• Site
• Stairs
• Structural columns
• Structural fabric areas
• Structural fabric reinforcement
• Structural foundations
• Structural framing
• Walls