Using Civil View (3ds Max Design)

This tutorial demonstrates some ways to use Autodesk Civil View. Civil View is a visualization tool for civil engineers and transport infrastructure planners.

You begin by importing a VSP3D file from AutoCAD Civil 3D, adding a texture to the landscape, then populating the visualization with bridges, road markings, street lighting, signs, and animated vehicles.

Skill level: Intermediate

Time to complete: 1 1/2 hours

Preparation for This Tutorial

• If you have not already downloaded the tutorial files (MAX scenes and other assets), download them now and unzip them into a project folder called /Autodesk 3ds Max 2015 tutorials. See Where to Find Tutorial Files.
• On the Quick Access toolbar, click (Project Folder) and set your current project to Autodesk 3ds Max 2015 Tutorials.
  

Topics in this section

• Importing Geometry from AutoCAD Civil 3D
  
• Draping an Image
  
• Creating Bridges
  
• Adding Road Markings
  
• Adding Streetlights and a Sign
  
• Adding Traffic
  
• Adding a Camera
  

Parent topic: 3ds Max Design Tutorials