Using the Autodesk Civil 3D Object Enabler

Using the Autodesk Civil 3D Object Enabler for Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 Object Data
The Autodesk Civil 3D Object Enabler allows you to access Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 civil object data in other applications.

Accessing and Installing the Autodesk Civil 3D Object Enabler
The Autodesk Civil 3D Object Enabler is installed when you install Autodesk Civil 3D and it is also available from Autodesk Account.

Types of Objects Created with Autodesk Civil 3D
With Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 you can create many different types of custom graphical objects.

Using the Properties Palette in an Enabled AutoCAD Session
You can view certain information regarding Autodesk Civil 3D objects in the AutoCAD Properties palette.

Supported AutoCAD Commands
All Autodesk Civil 3D objects support the AutoCAD List, Explode, and Erase commands.

Exporting an Autodesk Civil 3D Drawing and Exploding the Objects
Use the AeccExportCivilDrawing command to create a new AutoCAD drawing with all Autodesk Civil 3D objects exploded. The original drawing is not affected.

Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the Autodesk Civil 3D Object Enabler installation and usage are addressed in the following topics.