Understanding Plots

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About Plots
Plot objects in Autodesk Civil 3D are typically used to represent real estate plots, such as plots in a subdivision.
About Plot Components
A plot boundary is a closed polygon. The points where line segments join are called nodes. There are two segment types: line and curve.
About the Parcels Collection
Plots are contained in a plots collection, which in turn is contained in a site.
About Site Plots
Associated with every site is a site plot. The site plot boundary is the outermost extent of a site, containing all alignments, gradings, and plots. Objects within a site plot do not have to touch.
About Plot Styles
Use styles to control the appearance of plots, their labels, and their tables.
About Plot Settings
Use Plot settings to specify default styles and other default properties for new plots.
About Plot Properties
Use Plot properties to view or edit details of existing plots.
About the Parcels Collection (Prospector Tab)
Use the Parcels collection in the Prospector tree to access the parcels in a drawing.
About the Parcel Collection (Settings Tab)
Use the Plot collection in the Settings tree to manage plot settings, styles, and command settings.

Parent topic: Plots