Customized AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Templates For Land Surveyors, Engineers and Designers

May 17, 2012 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Templates, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Surveying Software by EricColburn

AutoCAD Civil 3D Customized Templates

Get Your Customized AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Templates The Easy Way!

Can your business afford to waste time and money setting up AutoCAD Civil 3D?

AutoCAD Civil 3D is a great program …. Once it’s set up and you know how to use it!

BUT, getting to that point takes a serious investment in your time, which means lost productivity, billing, and money.

And, what if your self-created AutoCAD Civil 3D setup doesn’t work or make you more productive?

I’ve seen it time and time again: Land surveyor, engineer, or designer spends hundreds of hours (if not more) setting up AutoCAD Civil 3D, only to discover that their setup is wrong. They then get super frustrated as their productivity and accuracy gets worse, and not better!

Are you prepared to start all over after you discover your attempts at setting up AutoCAD Civil 3D fails?

Who in their right mind would spend tons of time and resources to fail, and then repeat the process. The definition of insanity, it’s said, is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results!

Get Your Customized AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Templates The Easy Way!

I will solve all the above problems, and more, by creating customized AutoCAD Civil 3D templates for you!

I stand behind that statement because:

  1. I’m an everyday user of AutoCAD Civil 3D (from the first release) for land surveying and civil design, and,
  2. I’ve devoted myself to teaching others how to effectively (and profitably) use AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Listen, what I’m telling you isn’t all just a sales pitch, because I was in your shoes once, too. Yes, I’ve put in the hard work to learn the pitfalls of setting up and using AutoCAD Civil 3D, so that you don’t have to! Just understand, I got paid to do this, will you?

The first step to AutoCAD Civil 3D success is having great templates!

I can create customized survey templates for you that will get you quickly up and running with AutoCAD Civil 3D. The first step to AutoCAD Civil 3D success is haaving great templates, and I can create them for you.

I offer four separate AutoCAD Civil 3D template customization services:

And, I offer a Customized Starter Package Plan (recommended) which includes all four templates at a reduced rate! With the Customized Starter Package Plan, you’ll be up and running in no time.

Each template includes:

  • 1 hour initial online or telephone consultation and follow-up email coordination.
  • Your purchased AutoCAD Civil 3D template, of course.
  • Detailed manual describing the template, its features, and how to use it.
  • 1 hour delivery online or telephone consultation.

Here are more details on each template package:

AutoCAD Civil 3D Points in 2D Template Buy Now

  • All points at the same elevation in the drawing (their real elevations aren’t changed) so you can draw 2D lines and measure 2D distances. This takes a lot of the frustration out of working with points in AutoCAD Civil 3D!
  • Standardized Layer Names – Either your own layering standards, our layering standards, or a hybrid approach.
  • Description Key setup
  • Point Block creation
  • Point Style setup
  • Point Label Style setup
  • Point Group setup
  • Point Table Styles setup
  • Coordinate system/units setup (feet, usfeet, meters)
  • Dozens of little known, but important settings

AutoCAD Civil 3D Points in 3D Template Buy Now

  • All points at their real elevation in the drawing
  • Standardized Layer Names – Either your own layering standards, our layering standards, or a hybrid approach.
  • Description Key setup
  • Point Block creation
  • Point Style setup
  • Point Label Style setup
  • Point Group setup
  • Point Table Styles setup
  • Coordinate system/units setup (feet, usfeet, meters)
  • Dozens of little known, but important settings

AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels Template Buy Now

  • Standardized Layer Names – Either your own layering standards, our layering standards, or a hybrid approach.
  • You’ll actually get two templates for the price of one! One Parcels template for survey parcels (existing) and one Parcels template for design parcels (proposed)
  • Parcel Styles setup
  • Parcel Label Styles setup (Area, Line, Curve)
  • Parcel Table Styles setup
  • Coordinate system/units setup (feet, usfeet, meters)
  • Dozens of little known, but important settings

AutoCAD Civil 3D Surfaces Template Buy Now

  • Standardized Layer Names – Either your own layering standards, our layering standards, or a hybrid approach.
  • You’ll actually get two templates for the price of one! One Surface template for survey surfaces (existing) and one Surface template for design surfaces (proposed)
  • Surface Styles setup
  • Surface Label Styles setup (Contour, Slope, Spot Elevation)
  • Surface Table Styles setup
  • Coordinate system/units setup (feet, usfeet, meters)
  • Dozens of little known, but important settings

Customized Starter Package Plan (recommended) Buy Now

All four of the above described templates in one easy starter pack:

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Points in 2D Template
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Points in 3D Template
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels Template
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Surfaces Template

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EricColburn.com Turns 4 and Tops 1000 Posts!

May 16, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, News by EricColburn

EricColburn.com Turns Four

EricColburn.com Turns Four! Credit: Flickr tillwe

EricColburn.com, the Professional Land Surveyor Source, Turns 4!

Time flies when you’re having fun –  it suddenly dawned on me that I’ve blogged for four years now! It hardly seems possible, but four years ago this month I created EricColburn.com.

In the early days of this site I had a limited, for sure. Since then, however, I am daily humbled by the connections I make from around the globe. It turns out that land surveyors are much the same, everywhere.

From the beginning, I had a vision of what I wanted to do. Since then my focus has sharpened a bit. My original goals were to grow a community dedicated to land surveyors, to share land surveying news and updates, and to share some of the land surveying knowledge I’ve collected over the years.

Mission accomplished!

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup May 13, 2012

May 13, 2012 in Land Surveying by EricColburn

Bonsai

Bonsai

Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup:

Professional Land Surveyor Archive – Last 3 weeks:

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Using The Ribbon Video

May 12, 2012 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Topics, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos by EricColburn

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Using The Ribbon Video

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Using The Ribbon Video

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Using The Ribbon Video

This AutoCAD Civil 3D for Land Surveyors Video is an update to my last video (AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Video – see link below), in which, I forgot to show you how to paste surfaces using the Ribbon in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

You can use this technique to merge design and/or as-built surfaces into your original existing conditions surface. Once you paste the surfaces into the first surface, you will then have one surface that blends all the surfaces together.

Watch the AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Using The Ribbon Video

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AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Video

May 11, 2012 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Topics, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos by EricColburn

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Video

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Video

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Video

In this AutoCAD Civil 3D for Land Surveyors Video, I show you how to paste surfaces in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

You can use this technique to merge design and/or as-built surfaces into your original existing conditions surface. Once you paste the surfaces into the first surface, you will then have one surface that blends all the surfaces together.

Watch the AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Paste Surfaces Video

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Esri GPS Base Station Joins National Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) Network

May 9, 2012 in Business, ESRI, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software, Trimble by EricColburn

Real-Time, Precise Data Will Serve Professionals in the Redlands Community

Esri GPS Base Station GISA

The Esri GPS base station, GISA, is mounted to a building in Redlands, California.

Redlands, California—Esri recently installed a GPS base station to assist its GIS developers and to support surveyors, engineers, scientists, and those in public works and public safety in the community surrounding the Esri campus in Redlands, California. The base station, named GISA, has been accepted by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and incorporated into the national Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) network.

“GPS, originally designed as a US Department of Defense system, has become part of everyday life, with the technology in all types of devices from smartphones to shipping containers,” said Brent Jones, Esri surveying and engineering industry manager. “The Esri GPS base station is a great benefit to the community, as professionals can use it in surveying and positioning to achieve accurate locations in real time.”

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Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 004-Survey Earth in a Day Interview

May 8, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Links, News, Videos, Vlog by EricColburn

PLS VLOG

PLS VLOG

PLS Vlog 004-Survey Earth in a Day Interview

In this Professional Land Surveyor Vlog I’m introducing a new format of Professional Land Surveyor Spotlight interviews. I hope you enjoy the interview and I will have more from time to time.

In this inaugural Professional land Surveyor Spotlight, I interview Scott Warner, RLS, and VP Senior Director & Editor of Land Surveyors United, about their upcoming Survey Earth in a Day event.

On the day of the summer solstice June 20 2012, geospatial professionals around the world and members of Land Surveyors United (a global support network for land surveyors) will be simultaneously recording survey grade GPS data from thousands of points around the globe, in order to gain a more accurate understanding of the earth’s surface.”

Professional Land Surveyor Source: SurveyEarth

Watch the Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 004

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Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fractured Land Patterns Video 1

May 7, 2012 in Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Videos by EricColburn

A History of BLM

A History of BLM

The Bureau of Land Management The Lands That Remain and Series Introduction

This 13 part series, known as Fractured Land Patterns, is the history of BLM. It was created in the mid 1980′s as an interpretation of BLMs colorful history.

The historical perspective presented centers around the uses, federal laws, and landmark events on Americas public lands which contributed to the fractured land ownership patterns that remain today.

The series is divided into 2 broad sections the first is called The Public Disposal Era and consists of videos 1 – 6. The second is called Conservation and Beyond and covers videos 7 -13.

Watch the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fractured Land Patterns Video 1

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup May 6, 2012

May 6, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Links by EricColburn

Dandelions

Dandelions

Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup:

Professional Land Surveyor Archive – Last 3 weeks:

Updates Around The Interwebs:

Leica Zeno GIS: Leica Geosystems Enhances Its CS25 Tablet Computer Portfolio with Long Range Bluetooth

May 5, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, News by EricColburn

Leica CS25 LRBT

The Leica CS25 LRBT offers the possibility to wirelessly connect to a remote device, such as Leica Geosystems Total Station, over a distance of 350 m.

(Heerbrugg, 3 May 2012) - Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce the Leica CS25 LRBT, the new model of its successful Leica CS25 rugged tablet computer. The Leica CS25 LRBT offers the possibility to wirelessly connect to a remote device, such as a Leica Geosystems Total Station.

The fully integrated data transfer via a Long Range Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is one of the absolute highlights of the  new Leica CS25 rugged tablet computer. The wireless connectivity to a remote sensor such as a Total Station equipped with the RH16 Long Range Bluetooth Radio handle was requested by many Leica Zeno GIS users. Now it is possible to perform an object-oriented survey in one-man operation, together with e.g. Leica MobileMatriX, without the need for external separate wireless radios, over a distance of up to 350 m (1150 ft).

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup April 29, 2012

April 29, 2012 in Land Surveying by EricColburn

Fishing Sunset

Fishing Sunset

Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup:

Professional Land Surveyor Archive – Last 3 weeks:

Updates Around The Interwebs:

Professional Land Surveyor Top 10 At Ten

April 26, 2012 in General, Land Surveying, Links by EricColburn

Top Ten At Ten Guaranteed

Top Ten At Ten Guaranteed

Top 10 at 10

Here are today’s Top 10 trending posts as of 10 tonight:

  1. AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Guts Google Earth
  2. The Professional Land Surveyor Podcast Episode 4
  3. Trimble Survey Software Improves Productivity for the Office and Field
  4. AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Survey Hotfix Video
  5. AutoCAD Civil 3D for Land Surveyors Coordinate Systems Refresher Video
  6. AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 and 2013 System Requirements Compared Side By Side
  7. AutoCAD Civil 3D and FEMA Floodplain Maps Video
  8. AutoCAD Civil 3D Free 30 Day Trial offered by Autodesk
  9. Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 003 – ACSM and NSPS, What Is Going On?
  10. Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup April 22, 2012

Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 003 – ACSM and NSPS, What Is Going On?

April 26, 2012 in Business, Business Videos, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Videos, Vlog by EricColburn

PLS VLOG

PLS Vlog 003 – ACSM and NSPS, What Is Going On?

Professional Land Surveyor Vlog discusses the proposed merger of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) with the National Society of Professional Land Surveyors.

There’s a dearth of information on exactly why ACSM is now in the place it is in. And, in reading ACSM’s proposed Agreement and Plan of Merger, I’m concerned that ACSM’s supposed “plan” just shifts their financial difficulties to NSPS.

So I’m asking, ACSM and NSPS, What Is Going On?

Watch the Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 003

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Trimble Survey Software Improves Productivity for the Office and Field

April 26, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software, Trimble, Trimble by EricColburn

Professional Land Surveyor News

Professional Land Surveyor News

Trimble’s Survey Software Improves Productivity for the Office and Field

Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today new versions of its office and field surveying software—Trimble® Business Center Software version 2.70 and Trimble Accessâ„¢ software version 2012.10. The software is part of Trimble’s portfolio of Connected Site® survey solutions. The new software enhancements allow surveyors to collect, share and deliver data faster to improve accuracy, efficiency and productivity.

“Trimble is focused on providing Connected Site solutions that minimize rework and improve productivity. Workflow integration and connectivity provide surveyors with the day-to-day flexibility to adapt to a variety of situations in the field and office,” said Anders Rhodin, director of Trimble’s Survey Business. “Trimble’s portfolio of software solutions gives surveyors improved workflows for field data collection and enhance collaboration between the field and the office.”

Trimble Business Center Software Version 2.70

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AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Survey Hotfix Video

April 24, 2012 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Topics, Business, Business Videos, Continuing Education, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos, Vlog by EricColburn

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Survey Hotfix Video

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Survey Hotfix Video

Get It While It’s Hot, New AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Survey Hotfix!

Well, it didn’t take long for a software bug and an AutoCAD Civil 3D survey hotfix.

“This hotfix resolves an issue with the Survey Figures Property Dialog. In the lower section of the panel you can now see the vertex properties for chain type figures.

  1. Download the file appropriate for your operating system (32- or 64-bit AeccUiSurvey.arx)
  2. Right Click on the AeccUiSurvey.arx file.
  3. Browse to the installation location of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 on your machine (ie:  C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013)
  4. Right click, select paste and the option to replace the existing AeccUiSurvey.arx file in this directory.

Relaunch AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 and confirm your issue is resolved.

Professional Land Surveyor Source: Autodesk”

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