Release Notes For Autodesk® Geotechnical Modeler 2025 for Civil 3D®
This readme contains the latest information regarding the installation and use of this extension.
Features
The Geotechnical Modeler is a Civil 3D extension which enables users to visualize and analyze their geotechnical data directly within the Civil 3D environment. The Geotechnical Modeler provides tools to easily generate stratum surfaces, create subsurface visualizations of geotechnical data in profile views, and transpose profile information into a three-dimensional view. The workflows should be familiar to all users of Civil 3D software as the tool utilizes a variety of Civil 3D objects and styles. The flexibility of the tool empowers users to create and manage standard Civil 3D object types and styles including: COGO points, TINNs, Alignments, Profiles, and Profile Views.
The Geotechnical Modeler provides users with two options for connecting subsurface data to their Civil 3D projects: through the industry specific AGS file format option or using simple CSV files.
Who Should Install This Extension?
You can apply this extension to the following Autodesk products running on all supported operating systems and languages. Be sure to install the correct extension for your software.
- Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2025
General Installation Information
You can use the Product Update section at manage.autodesk.com to find and install the correct extension for your product. It is recommended that you have the latest available update to Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 applied before installation.
As you prepare to install this extension, keep the following in mind.
Previous Versions of this Extension
It is required to uninstall the any previous versions of the Autodesk Geotechnical Modeler 2025 Extension before installing this extension.
Back Up Custom Files
It is recommended that you back up all custom CUIX, MNR, and MNL files before you apply this extension.
Administrative Privileges
During installation or uninstallation, you may be prompted for the original installation media or a network image. In order to apply this extension, you must have privileges to install and uninstall products.
Close the Application
It is required that you close Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2025 before proceeding with the installation of this extension.
Reboot
After you install, it is recommended to reboot your system even if not prompted.
About Your Product
After you install, product information is displayed in the About dialog box.
Installation Instructions
Apply This Extension to a Stand-Alone Installation
Follow these instructions to install this extension on a single computer.
- Download the extension and save it to any folder.
- Close all running Autodesk applications.
- Find the folder where you saved the extension and double-click the executable (.exe) file.
Apply This Extension Through a Local Network
Follow these instructions to install this extension on multiple computers using your local network.
- Download this extension and save it to any shared folder on your local network.
- Close all running Autodesk applications.
- Find the shared folder where you saved the extension, and double-click the executable (.exe) file.
Uninstall This Extension
This extension can be uninstalled through the Program and Features section of the Microsoft® Windows® Control Panel.
Follow these instructions to uninstall this extension on a single computer.
- Make sure the installation source files are available.
- In Windows Control Panel > Program and Features, click on the Autodesk Geotechnical Modeler Extension 2025 and choose the Uninstall option.
- In the Autodesk Geotechnical Modeler Extension 2025 maintenance dialog box click Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall the extension.