Lot grading can be done in just a few minutes, with great accuracy, and without requiring expensive add-ins or learning new software.

The good news is that it doesn’t need to be that way. One of the most common processes in the civil/site design world can, ironically, become one of the most difficult and time-consuming. We’ve watched people struggle with grading objects, direct surface edits, and even third-party grading add-ins to attempt to handle lot grading. The concerns are numerous: Are your pads the highest point? Do you have sufficient slope to guide water away from your structures? Have you added high points around septic fields?Īll these tasks can seem daunting when you’re working in Civil 3D. Grading a subdivision lot with yard breaks and side swales can be a struggle. How to Simplify Lot Grading in Civil 3D 15 Feb, 2021 By: Cadalyst Staff The Feature Lines tool - which is standard in Autodesk’s civil infrastructure design software - is all you need to create remarkably detailed grading designs.

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