Help with DTM Surfaces

[Anonymous]

Please could help me with a few things.

I'm a Civil Engineer and need help with design software. Up until now I have
been using al sorts of software for all my design. (Civil Design (has
nothing to do with Autocad) - from Knowledge Base for Roads - Land
Development to generate DTM surfaces and then PipeMate from TechnoCAD (works
inside of Land Development) for the Sewer and Storm Water Design, Water
design I have been using a spread sheet.)

My problem is what do I do? I hear that Land Development is on its way out
and I have not been able to get an evaluation copy of Civil 3D as there is
no support in South Africa. I would like to do every thing in the Autocad
environment.

Does Civil 3D create DTM surface the same way as in Land Development or as
they do in Map 3D? I have tried to create a DTM surface in Map 3D but for
the life of me can not.

Your help is much appreciated

Rob Pickers

[Anonymous]

Yes, the DTM process in C3D is very similar to LDT. And it has very strong
road and pipe modeling capabilities. For design, you'd still use a
spreadsheet, but the modeling and drafting would be more automated.

If you'd like, contact me off-line, I'd be happy to answer any questions. EE
offers consulting worldwide.

james.wedding @ either domain below.


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