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Set maximum polyline length before converting to pipe network in Civil 3D
Before creating pipe networks from polylines, it is best practice to pre-process the polylines to ensure accuracy (no gaps between...
Antonin
Mar 6
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Water reticulation tank sizing in Civil 3D using iDAS
The video below provides a step-by-step guide on sizing a water reticulation tank in Autodesk Civil 3D with Devotech iDAS. In this...
Antonin
Dec 5, 2024
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Remove lines through structures in final plot
If you print the pipe network profile views with the hydraulic and energy grade lines (HGL and EGL) turned off, you might see some lines...
Antonin
Oct 14, 2024
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Structures not visible in 3D view
In some drawings, you may experience an issue where pipe network structures are visible in plan view but they are not visible in 3D view,...
Antonin
Aug 27, 2024
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Set reference surface for multiple pipe networks in Civil 3D
If there are question marks in the pipe network longitudinal section (profile view) instead of ground-level values, you need to set the...
Antonin
Dec 6, 2023
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Fix empty pipe network profile views in Civil 3D
If you import a new band set in the pipe network profile view, Autodesk® Civil 3D® resets the Data Source (under profile view...
Antonin
Nov 13, 2023
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Set reference alignments for the entire network in Civil 3D
If there are question marks in the pipe network longitudinal section (profile view) instead of station values, you need to set the...
Antonin
Oct 17, 2023
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Create Civil 3D structures from COGO points or CSV file
Creating structures from COGO points is almost the same as creating structures from a CSV file, because the COGO points can be exported...
Antonin
Sep 29, 2023
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Import pipe network from SHP file to Civil 3D with and without iDAS
When importing pipe networks from an SHP file with the standard Civil 3D command, the pipe diameter mapping might not work the best....
Antonin
Sep 5, 2023
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Export water analysis results from Civil 3D using iDAS Pipe Manager
How to export results from running a successful water network analysis in the Devotech iDAS Pipe Manager: OPTION 1 Go to Report -...
Antonin
Aug 11, 2023
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Import a new pipe type to Civil 3D part list
The video below illustrates how to import new pipes to the part list from the catalogue. The workflow in the video can also be used for...
Antonin
May 26, 2023
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Rename Civil 3D alignments and profile views from pipe network structures
When you create plan production profile views, you might need to display the start and end structure names at the bottom of the profile...
Antonin
Mar 23, 2023
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Pipe network bill of materials improvements in iDAS 12.3
We added improvements in the pipe networks' bill of materials in Autodesk® Civil 3D® that are part of Devotech iDAS 12.3. Depth groups...
Antonin
Feb 8, 2023
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Water network analysis result statistics
When you run a water network analysis in Autodesk® Civil 3D with Devotech iDAS, you have the option to display the results statistics...
Antonin
Sep 19, 2022
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How to display scour valve symbol at pipe invert in profile view
Some clients prefer to display all the water network symbols at the surface profile while others prefer to display only the scour valve...
Antonin
Aug 1, 2022
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Turn off bend details for selected structures in the profile view
Devotech iDAS automatically calculates the horizontal, vertical and combined angles for water structures. Sometimes it is required to not...
Antonin
Jul 18, 2022
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Error 302 or 305 when analysing water network with Devotech iDAS in Civil 3D
In some cases you may experience Error 302 or Error 305 when running a water network analysis with Devotech iDAS in Autodesk® Civil 3D®:...
Antonin
Jul 4, 2022
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Why a combined angle can be smaller than a horizontal angle
When you calculate horizontal, vertical and combined angles for bulk water pipelines with Devotech iDAS in Civil 3D, you might encounter...
Antonin
May 27, 2022
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Display static and dynamic pressure in Civil 3D profile view bands
Although there is no direct way to display the static and dynamic pressure in the Autodesk® Civil 3D® profile view band, we found a...
Antonin
May 20, 2022
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Display HGL and EGL values in Civil 3D profile view bands
To display the hydraulic (HGL) and energy (EGL) grade line values in the Autodesk® Civil 3D® profile view bands, you need to run the pipe...
Antonin
Feb 25, 2022
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