These tutorials will get you started working with the pipe networks features, which you use to design and model the flow and function of a utility system, such as a storm or sanitary sewer.
If you have not installed AutoCAD Civil 3D to the default location, you may receive messages in the Event Viewer indicating that pipe network part catalogs are not found. To avoid these messages, it is recommended that you follow the exercises in the order presented. Alternatively, you can reset the path to the catalogs by clicking Home tab 
Create Design panel
Set Pipe Network Catalog
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All drawings used in these tutorials are available in the tutorials drawings folder . If you want to save your work from these tutorials, save the drawings to the My Tutorial Data folder so that you do not overwrite the original drawings.
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Pipe Networks.
Topics in this section
- Tutorial: Creating a Pipe Network
This tutorial demonstrates how to create a pipe network using the specialized layout tools.
- Tutorial: Changing Pipe Network Properties
This tutorial demonstrates how to add parts to your pipe network parts list. You will also learn how to change the surface, alignment, and design rules that are referenced when you are laying out a pipe network.
- Tutorial: Viewing and Editing Pipe Networks
This tutorial demonstrates how you can view and edit the parts of your pipe network in profile and section views.