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Sep 5, 2023
Import pipe network from SHP file
When importing pipe networks from an SHP file with the standard Civil 3D command, the pipe diameter mapping might not work the best....
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Aug 11, 2023
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 -...
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Jul 25, 2023
Import Civil 3D styles from another drawing
Below are different options to import Autodesk® Civil 3D® styles from another drawing into a design drawing: 1. Use the Import Styles...
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Jun 19, 2023
Unhandled exception - Coordinate system conversion failed
If your design does not fit within the coordinate system boundary, the Devotech iDAS Pipe Manager might display the following message:...
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May 26, 2023
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...
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May 10, 2023
Civil 3D COGO point chainage and offset
It often happens that you might need to create a report of the objects that are present along the alignment such as poles, manholes,...
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Apr 12, 2023
Why is a dynamic profile from the Civil 3D corridor empty
Devotech iDAS can create a dynamic connection between the Civil 3D profile and the corridor feature line. This means that if you change...
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Mar 23, 2023
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...
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Mar 2, 2023
Siphon design and analysis in Civil 3D with Devotech iDAS
When you design stormwater or sewer networks, you might need to go under some obstructions such as streams, tunnels and others. One...
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Feb 20, 2023
Civil 3D takes a long time to start up
This issue can occur if you changed your default pipe network catalog, changed your default template, or installed a third-party...
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Feb 8, 2023
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...
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Dec 5, 2022
"Please enter a value greater than or equal to..." Error
When you open the Drawing Settings window in Civil 3D, you might encounter the following error message: If you click OK multiple times,...
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Nov 7, 2022
Devotech iDAS silent installation
If you need to do a Devotech iDAS silent installation, you can use the windows command prompt for installation with the setup parameters....
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Oct 18, 2022
Could the Civil 3D template improve Civil 3D's performance?
We decided to run a few tests with drawings to find out whether the AutoCAD Civil 3D template could improve the performance of Civil 3D. ...
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Sep 29, 2022
Import subassemblies and assemblies into Civil 3D
Devotech iDAS is shipped with various subassemblies, such as: Conditional curb subassembly (it can use different curb types for the low...
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Sep 19, 2022
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...
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Aug 12, 2022
Why creating profile views for the entire network fails
Devotech iDAS automates many manual processes in Autodesk Civil 3D. One of them is automatically creating profile views for the entire...
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Aug 1, 2022
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...
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Jul 18, 2022
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...
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Jul 4, 2022
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®:...
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