Civil 3D: Where does my Data Shortcut originate?

Have you ever created a Surface Data Shortcut in hopes to reduced it's file size, but it does not work? This post will reveal the setting you need.

The Point Layout 2025 plugin failed to load in the affected products specifically, due to a bug in the program scripts. Here's what you need to know and do to fix this.

You are in Model Space and are attempting to Create Pipe Network from Object and the Flow Arrow for the direction of the network is not showing. Here's what you need to know and do to fix the issue.

You are looking for the Edit in Storm and Sanitary Analysis button in Civil 3D 2025 and it’s not there.  In addition, the command EditinSSA doesn’t work.

Need to hide a Profile but do not know how to? Let’s explore an option.

Need help showing Cut and Fill clearly in your drawings? Let’s explore the options on how-to leverage styles and settings to show what you might need.

Autodesk does not have a way to push these items out to your user's workstations other than using Autodesk Access to install locally with local admin rights.

While it is not necessary to upgrade to the latest version of Desktop Connector Version 16.x, it is highly recommended to do so, in order to take advantage of the latest enhancements.

A scheduled task deletes a licensing file that prevents Autodesk products from starting.

Let’s explore how duplicate or stacked subassemblies can affect design

Have you ever had your section views sheets created, everything is lined up and in place. But now you have to add an extra sample line, how did you do it

Do your slope arrows sometimes point in the wrong direction? See how to fix that.

Are your corridors in section views cluttered with markers (dots)? Learn how to clean things up.

Working with expressions to slide pipe label out of the way.

Our utilities run directly inside Autodesk Civil 3D and are designed to remove redundancies and rework, by automating repetitive tasks, saving your team time and effort.