AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 DocumentationAutodesk provides a variety of online materials that help you to learn and use Autodesk® software or to develop complementary products. These materials are available in several formats. Installation GuideThe Installation Guide provides instructions for installing and authorizing your product. Getting Started Videos The Getting Started Videos show basic concepts for a variety of core AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 features. TutorialsThe Tutorials offer an in-depth guided tour of the major features, using realistic engineering drawings and data. It is recommended that you explore the tutorials after you have read through the Getting Started section in the User’s Guide. The tutorials and sample data sets are included on the product media. Skill BuildersSkill Builders are advanced learning exercises that enable you to practice performing design tasks using drawings and data. New Skill Builders are posted periodically to the AutoCAD Civil 3D Skill Builders website. User’s GuideThe User’s Guide describes concepts, and provides step-by-step procedures as well as quick reference information. Subassembly ReferenceThe Subassembly Reference provides conceptual and reference information for AutoCAD Civil 3D subassemblies, which are drawing objects that define the geometry of the components used in corridor sections. Best Practices GuideThe Best Practices Guide provides information on how to be efficient and productive with AutoCAD Civil 3D. The best practices were developed by civil engineers, including customers and developers. Moving from Land Desktop to Civil 3D Guide*The Moving from Land Desktop guide is intended to help you transition from using AutoCAD Land Desktop to using AutoCAD Civil 3D as your primary engineering design application. It will help you understand the many benefits of moving, how your current workflows may change as a result of the move, and how to prepare for the move. * Note: The Moving from Land Desktop to Civil 3D Guide was not updated for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011. Developer’s GuideThe Developer’s Guide describes how you can automate commands in AutoCAD Civil 3D using the exposed APIs. Autodesk Vault 2011 Implementation GuideThe Autodesk Vault 2011 Implementation Guide provides information on how to use the Vault data management system with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Online HelpAccess manuals and training material directly from the product by clicking the Help menu, or by going to http://www.autodesk.com/civil-help. The online Help system contains detailed information for both end users utilizing standard features, and developers creating custom features using the API. Hydraflow Extension User’s GuidesThe Hydraflow User’s Guides provide concepts and step-by-step procedures for using the Hydraflow extensions that are included with AutoCAD Civil 3D. AutoCAD DocumentationThe AutoCAD documentation describes how to use the core AutoCAD 2011 product, which is included with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011. AutoCAD Map 3D User’s GuideThe AutoCAD Map 3D User’s Guide describes how to use the AutoCAD Map 3D 2011 product, which is included with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011. Autodesk Network Administration GuidesThe following documentation describes how to use the Autodesk network administration utilities. Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis Users GuideThe Autodesk® Storm and Sanitary Analysis 2011 Extension User’s Guide provides concepts, procedures, and reference information for using the Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis 2011 Extension, which is currently available for AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD Map 3D subscription customers in North America.
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