Civil engineers can look forward to referencing the latest AutoCAD Civil 3D design and drafting package from Autodesk with Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 by Dana Probert, James Wedding, Mark Scacco and Jason Hickey. Subscribers of the EngineeringPro collection have full access to this featured title as well as the most recent books on AutoCAD, also in varying flavors and styles.
An excerpt from the book's back cover:
Understand concepts, create perfect designs, and manage every stage of the project with this thorough guide to Autodesk's powerful civil engineering software. Authored by experts with close ties to Autodesk and the Civil 3D community, this book features an in-depth, tutorial-based approach that is grounded in real-world examples so that you can ge tthe most out of Civil 3D.
Full of advanced techniques and insider tips, this practical guide focuses squarely on how to use the software in a production environment -- and provides insights, tips, and techniques you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're new to Civil 3D or want to expand your skills, this is the comprehensive tutorial and reference you'll use again and again.
AutoCAD Civil 3D has evolved since its introduction in 2004 as a trial product; this latest package is derived from the highly acclaimed AutoCAD 2008 software and exhibits an extensive set of new features and benefits you can learn and read about here. Key features and highlights include Data Shortcuts/References for sharing model objects, Automated Plan Production, Dynamic models, Style-based annotation, AutoCAD Map 3D functionality, Stormwater Design and Analysis, Autodesk Vault for managing files and performing version control, Land Desktop, Civil Design, and Survey functionality. Take a look at the AutoCAD Civil 3D page which also provides links to other resources and the Civil Engineering Community.
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