Topics in this section

• New Features

  AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 contains many new features and enhancements.

• Workflows

  Refer to this section for workflow information for common tasks you might perform when working with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Understanding Objects and Styles

  In AutoCAD Civil 3D, objects are the basic building blocks that enable you to create design drawings.

• Understanding Settings

  AutoCAD Civil 3D has drawing, object, and command settings. All three levels of settings in AutoCAD Civil 3D are saved with the drawing, and they can be saved to a drawing template.

• The User Interface

  The AutoCAD Civil 3D user interface enhances the standard AutoCAD environment with additional tools for creating and managing civil design information.

• Working with Drawings

  AutoCAD Civil 3D objects are stored in drawings by default.