Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: Template

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Edit Multiple Points

    AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Edit Multiple Points

    EMERGENCY AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D 911, HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? In this AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 series article is available to all site members beginning at the Associate Member level. Some names have been changed to protect the inquisitive. Submit your AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 request using the form at the end of this article. AutoCAD Civil 3D 911:…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Create Curve From End of Object

    AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Create Curve From End of Object

    EMERGENCY AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D 911, HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? In this AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 series article is available to all site members beginning at the Associate Member level. Some names have been changed to protect the inquisitive. Submit your AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 request using the form at the end of this article. AutoCAD Civil 3D 911:…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Default Template File Name for QNEW

    AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Default Template File Name for QNEW

      EMERGENCY AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D 911, HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? In this AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 series article is available to all site members beginning at the Associate Member level. Some names have been changed to protect the inquisitive. Submit your AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 request using the form at the end of this article. AutoCAD Civil 3D 911:…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Custom Template Setup & Training Done Right

    AutoCAD Civil 3D Custom Template Setup & Training Done Right

    A large organization asked me this week if I could give them AutoCAD Civil 3D custom template setup and training. They’re looking to use AutoCAD Civil 3D in their workflows. What struck me about their request is they recognized that a successful implementation of AutoCAD Civil 3D is more than simply setting up a template, and that training…

  • 2013 AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey 3D Points Starter Template

    2013 AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey 3D Points Starter Template

    I created the 2013 AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey 3D Points Starter Template(s) as a jumping-off point for land surveyors, or anyone using points in AutoCAD Civil 3D, to build their own custom template. The benefits of building from this template are many – saving you many hours of setup and frustrations – but here are…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Template Sale

    AutoCAD Civil 3D Template Sale

    AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 and 2012 Templates Sale With the release of the first of our 2013 AutoCAD Civil 3D templates, we’re putting our 2011 and 2012 AutoCAD Civil 3D Template on sale.  25% Off 2012 AutoCAD Civil 3D Templates All of our 2012 AutoCAD Civil 3D are marked down by 25%. 2012 AutoCAD Civil 3D…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D for Land Surveyors Coordinate Systems Refresher Video

    AutoCAD Civil 3D for Land Surveyors Coordinate Systems Refresher Video

    In this oldie but goodie video, I show you how to set up coordinate systems in AutoCAD Civil 3D Drawings & Survey Databases. If you’re new to AutoCAD Civil 3D, properly setting up your Drawing and Survey Databases is the most important thing you need to do. While this video shows you how to set up…

  • Description Keys Are Unnecessary

    Description Keys Are Unnecessary

    Description Keys Are Unnecessary – There, I Said It! As soon as I first stated using AutoCAD Civil 3D, many moons ago, I had two thoughts: From a land surveyor’s point of view, AutoCAD Civil 3D was not as “revolutionary” a tool as it was/is for civil engineering software improvements (as well as being a financial…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Survey Essential Template Framework

    AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Survey Essential Template Framework

    Announcing New AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Survey Essential Template Framework This is a digital download product of an AutoCAD Civil 3D Template called AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Survey Essential Template Framework. My goal was to create an AutoCAD Civil 3D Template for those of you looking for an affordable base framework to build upon to…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey 2D Points Essential Template Framework

    Today I’m pleased to release my AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing template: AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey 2D Points Essential Template Framework (2011). This includes a digital download dwt (2011) template file and a sample point file. Many land surveyors and designers have asked me to create this template so that they can work with points like they’re 2D. Have…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks-Importing AutoCAD Civil 3D Styles

    In today’s AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks I will show Importing AutoCAD Civil 3D Styles. This is another technique that helps you to speed up the creation of AutoCAD Civil 3D Styles by using already created Styles from your other AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and templates. You can also read AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Topics: Creating a New Description Key Set

    In today’s AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Topics, I’d like to discuss how to create a Description Key Set. This is the second in a series of Premium Posts about description keys. In this post I’ll show you how to create Description Keys Sets and where to find your Description Key Sets for land surveying using AutoCAD…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Topics-What to do Before Creating a New Description Key Set

    In today’s AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Topics, I’d like to discuss what to do before creating a Description Key Set. This is the first in a series of Premium Posts about description keys. I’ll start here with what to do before creating a new Description Key Set, then move on to how to setup Description…

  • Introductory Sale Ending on AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Essential Template Framework

    Buy Now and Save! Just a quick announcement that the introductory 50% off sale for the AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing template: AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Essential Template Framework will end this Wednesday. After Wednesday, September 22, 2010, the special introductory $99 price will end and then cost the regular $199. So, if you’ve been sitting…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Essential Template Framework

    Today I’m pleased to release my first AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing template: AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Essential Template Framework. This includes a digital download dwt template file(and a sample point file, too) and is compatible up to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011. As further described below, this AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Essential Template Framework is an essential,…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks: Using Layer Source From Other DWGs When Creating Styles

    In today’s AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks I will show Using Layer Source From Other DWGs When Creating Styles. This technique helps you speed up the creation of AutoCAD Civil 3D Styles by using already created layers from your other AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and templates. The Problem: You are creating new styles in…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks: How To Setup and Use Surface Styles To Edit Surfaces Efficiently

    In today’s AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks I will show you How To Setup and Use Surface Styles To Edit Surfaces Efficiently. This technique increases your CAD drafting and AutoCAD Civil 3D Surface creation and editing productivity by employing proper template setup and reducing switching between Toolspace Tabs and drilling down through what…

  • 5 AutoCAD Civil 3D Settings Professional Land Surveyors Need To Know

    5 AutoCAD Civil 3D Settings Professional Land Surveyors Need To Know

    It’s frustrating as heck trying to learn how to setup and use AutoCAD Civil 3D and also get projects completed. You’re not a professional student; you’re a Professional Land Surveyor, Engineer, Designer, etc. Whatever you are, you’re trying to get the job done right and earn a living! Depending on what’s in your AutoCAD Civil…

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Video for Land Surveyors: Coordinate Systems

    AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Video for Land Surveyors: Coordinate Systems This video shows you how to setup the coordinate system in your AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Drawing and Survey Database. The goal here is to make sure that the coordinate system in your AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 (the same applies for older releases) Drawing agrees…