Civil 3D – 2010 Assembly Link Tip
An associate contacted me recently regarding how to move 2 sets of train tracks through a single corridor, while keeping the ability to deviate the overall width. The example I received had the sets of tracks identically elevated and on a single bed. I decided to go a bit overboard, and add vertical and horizontal control.
Above you can see that I mocked up something real fast. 2 separate alignments, and 2 respective profiles. I wanted to create a open area in the middle to add a freight depot. I used the profiles to help me adjust the grades for the buildings.
The Assembly
Here is the first half of the solution.
I’ll list the steps below the example image, and then I’ll discuss some important items afterward.
Civil 3D – Selective Design Criteria
Civil3D.com has added another write up of mine, check it out.
Selective Design Criteria on Civil3d.com
It may get some flak, so be sure to read the bashing.
Author
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My name is John Evans, and I am an Autodesk Inventor and Civil 3D Certified Professional. I currently work for Gustin, Cothern, and Tucker, Inc., a Civil Engineering firm in Niceville, Florida. There I manage the Civil 3D seats, training, troubleshooting, construction data management, and occasionally programming. I also work as a consulting author at Tekni Consulting, where I write content for Inventor training courses. I attended Autodesk University 2006 and 2007 in Las Vegas.
I am a veteran with extensive experience in Aerospace maintenance, Mechanical engineering and manufacturing, and Civil Engineering/Surveying, both field and office, and I speak English and Japanese. When I am not answering questions here, I am with my family, writing training material, studying Japanese, or in my machine shop.
I Currently use AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010, Autodesk Inventor 2010, MasterCAM X2, InventorCAM, and Mach3.
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