Civil 3D: Using the Solve Tangent Intersection command

December 16, 2025 Leo Lavayen

Wanted to share a quick tip on how to extend Profile Tangents by projecting lines to PI location. 


Using the Profile Layout Tools bar > Lines flyout > Solve Tangent Intersection command: 

Simple and Clean solution provided by a built in tool that help Profile drafting that some users may have missed.

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Leo Lavayen

Civil Applications Expert<br><br>As an Applications Expert, Leo is responsible for supporting, training and implementation of software for survey and civil engineering professionals. He has more than 20 years of experience helping large and small, public and private clients in the eastern United States.

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