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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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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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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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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 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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How to model and analyse a water network with a borehole in Civil 3D with Devotech iDAS
In Devotech iDAS 12 we implemented the boreholes as water resources. It is basically the combination of a reservoir (the EPANET engine...
Antonin
Jan 28, 2022
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Import pipe network from Land XML to Civil 3D
When users want to import a network from Land XML to Autodesk Civil 3D, they need to specify the import settings. Use the Civil 3D...
Antonin
Dec 14, 2021
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Find connected pipes and structures
When running a pipe network analysis you might encounter a system ill-conditioned error: Most of the time the system provides the name of...
Antonin
Oct 1, 2021
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