Grading Optimization for Civil 3D

Automate complex and tedious site grading processes. Optimize terrain surface and 3D geometry for further design.

Watch the following video for a brief overview.

Workflow

1. Create or open a drawing with a TIN surface.

2. Apply grading objects to geometry.

   Analyze > Grading Optimization > Grading Objects Tools

3. Review grading objects, constraints, and objectives.

   Analyze > Grading Optimization > Grading Objects Browser

4. Optimize the surface.

   Analyze > Grading Optimization > Optimize

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Preparing Your Drawing

Workflow

Videos

Tutorials

What's New

Sample files

GO-Corner-Lot_2.dwg

GO-Hospital_2.dwg

GO-Bridge-Abutments_2.dwg