Matthew Anderson, PE CFM

Matthew Anderson, PE CFM

Shortcuts & Civil 3d Project Templates

Shortcuts & Civil 3d Project Templates

There was an interesting question on the one of the Civil 3d groups on LinkedIn that asked about the _Sample Project directory structure that installs with Civil 3d.   Do I have to use those folders? Do I need to use these folders to store my project files? Is there any disadvantage to using a different [...]

Hydraflow Storm Sewer and Hydrographs

Hydraflow Storm Sewer and Hydrographs

Last week, I tweeted about needing Hydraflow Storm Sewer STM files for some testing.  While I have received some files at this time, I would love to get some more.  [See bottom of post]  However,  I am writing this post more to share something nice about the STM (Storm Sewer) and GPW (Hydrograph) files and [...]

General Line Label – Ideas

General Line Label – Ideas

General Line labels are a handy tool.  From labeling lines that are not parcels (or parcels as well), to featurelines annotation, to hand-drawn contours labels – General Line labels truly come in handy!

Recent Documents Sorting

Recent Documents Sorting

I struggled with this problem earlier this year.  My Recent Documents list always remained as an Ordered List, and that allowed DST files to float to the top of the Recent Documents list.   It took some digging, but I am much happier now.

Storm Network Pipe to STM Commands

Storm Network Pipe to STM Commands

Let’s expose a little bit of the magic on the AutoCAD Civil 3d 2010’s ability to import and export directly to the Hydraflow Storm Sewer STM file.  Kevin Clark’s post on Civil3d.com prompted this post.   I want to provide a little bit more of the background that is actually at work as it is simple [...]

Subscription Benefits

Since I am getting close to my annual subscription renewal time, let me share some of my perspective on Autodesk Subscription.  The benefits are wonderful – from e-learning to support, to new releases like the Subscription Advantage Pack.  As the contract administrator, I want my users to have access to as much training and support [...]

It is not a Sump!

Pipe networks are complex network of settings, parts and styles.  The prior practices of displaying the pipe and structure does not always help.  Have you wondered why your Structure appears to show a sump in profile?   The gripe is actually easy to fix.

AUv Wrap up: The EXPRESSway to Hydraulic Analysis

During the AUv 2009 live Question and Answer portion, a very observant Shane Matt noticed my inlet calculation had an anomaly.  He asked:
How can you fit 4.36 sq feet of grate area in a 2’x2’ [grate inlet] (4 sq. ft.)?
Well, you can’t exactly.  But the answer Hydraflow Express provides are two different calculations solving for [...]

Autodesk University Day Two

AUGI Day!
Another long day at Autodesk University.  Once again, there are lots of great classes, and conversations, placing faces with names people on the Discussion Group, your favorite support technicians, and other people that you may have had only virtual contact with.
From Enterprise CUI unconference to share battle scares to AutoCAD Map lab, Dana’s drainage [...]

Autodesk University Day One

Tuesday, December 1st.
Day One has begun and is nearing an end.
Autodesk University this year is three jam packed days!  Having reduced the week by dropping the 1/2 day of classes on Friday, each of the three days is packed with classes and events.  Some events and meetings occurred on Monday, but classes and keynote [...]

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