What does it mean to “cut a road” in AutoCAD?

[Khernmega85]

I had an interview with a recruiter the other day and he said the company is looking for someone who knows how to “cut a road”. He couldn’t elaborate any further as he doesn’t know anything about AutoCAD (because he’s a recruiter).

I’m assuming he’s talking about creating some sort of cut and fill profile for road design https://vshare.onl/ ?

[Patchy]

plus knowing about vertical, horzizontal curves and super elevation

[Valentin-WSP]

@Khernmega85 ,

Welcome to the forum.

It's a terminology used in Civil Engineering among others, and specifically when using Autodesk Civil 3D.

[MMcCall402]

I would guess the origin of the phrase refers to the method of cutting away the trees and topsoil to form a roadway.   In current times it would be in reference to processing the knowledge of horizonal and vertical roadway design principals,  utilize the software programs(s) for roadway design, and the plan work needed.

[imadHabash]

Hi,

I think it's just a term used in speech to express the availability of skill in the work.

[pendean]

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@Khernmega85 wrote:

...He couldn’t elaborate any further as he doesn’t know anything about AutoCAD (because he’s a recruiter)....

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Makes you question not only their skills set as a recruiter, but whether they represent a company that does too. Be wary.