Civil 3D is built upon Map 3D (Plan Production workspace) and AutoCAD (drafting and annotation workspace). This means that all of the commands in those programs are available in Civil 3D. I am always checking coordinate systems on drawings to ensure that we are all located in the same space, including xrefs and drefs.
MAP STATUS BAR
To show the Coordinate Status bar in Civil 3D type MAPSTATUSBAR at the command prompt and select SHOW.
After selecting show you will have full functionality of the Map 3D commands on the status bar including the coordinate system. See the descriptions below for the Map 3D status bar commands.
Map 3D Commands
1. 2D mode.
2. 3D mode: you can quickly switch from 2D to 3D mode.
3. Map 3D vertical exaggeration.
4. Current drawing coordinate system.
5. Adjust the scale of the current drawing.
6. Link unlink Map 3D stylization.
You now have access to important information while working on your designs in Civil 3D.
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