We wanted to determine how long it takes to swap 300 structures using Devotech iDAS, considering structures with varying numbers of size parameters, in both Civil 3D 2022 and 2026.

Rounded pipes and structures may appear faceted in Civil 3D with the "Realistic" visual style. Changing the "Rendered object smoothness" improves the appearance.

Before creating pipe networks from polylines, it is best practice to pre-process the polylines to ensure accuracy (no gaps between...

The video below provides a step-by-step guide on sizing a water reticulation tank in Autodesk Civil 3D with Devotech iDAS. In this...

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...

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,...

If there are question marks in the pipe network longitudinal section (profile view) instead of ground-level values, you need to set the...

If you import a new band set in the pipe network profile view, Autodesk® Civil 3D® resets the Data Source (under profile view...

If there are question marks in the pipe network longitudinal section (profile view) instead of station values, you need to set the...

Creating structures from COGO points is almost the same as creating structures from a CSV file, because the COGO points can be exported...

When importing pipe networks from an SHP file with the standard Civil 3D command, the pipe diameter mapping might not work the best....

How to export results from running a successful water network analysis in the Devotech iDAS Pipe Manager: OPTION 1 Go to Report -...

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...

When you create plan production profile views, you might need to display the start and end structure names at the bottom of the profile...

We added improvements in the pipe networks' bill of materials in Autodesk® Civil 3D® that are part of Devotech iDAS 12.3. Depth groups...

When you run a water network analysis in Autodesk® Civil 3D with Devotech iDAS, you have the option to display the results statistics...

Some clients prefer to display all the water network symbols at the surface profile while others prefer to display only the scour valve...

Devotech iDAS automatically calculates the horizontal, vertical and combined angles for water structures. Sometimes it is required to not...

In some cases you may experience Error 302 or Error 305 when running a water network analysis with Devotech iDAS in Autodesk® Civil 3D®:...

When you calculate horizontal, vertical and combined angles for bulk water pipelines with Devotech iDAS in Civil 3D, you might encounter...