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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...
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Dec 6, 2023


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...
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Nov 13, 2023


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...
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Sep 30, 2023


Import pipe network from SHP file to Civil 3D with iDAS
When importing pipe networks from a SHP file with the standard Civil 3D functionality, the available options may not be sufficient for a typical pipe network. Common challenges include: Multiple pipe and structure materials Pipe diameters or structure sizes that do not match available parts Missing invert or rim elevation data Missing structures Multiple network types stored within a single shapefile If you have iDAS 12.4 Update 1 or a newer version, you can instead use iDAS
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Sep 5, 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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Aug 11, 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 26, 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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Feb 8, 2023


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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Sep 19, 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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Jul 4, 2022


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...
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May 27, 2022


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...
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Feb 25, 2022


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...
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Jan 28, 2022


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...
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Dec 14, 2021


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...
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Oct 1, 2021
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