Graphics Programs Reference
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FiGuRE 16.4
A conflict between two manholes is evident when the style reflects their
true size.
it's Not Called 3D for Nothing
The true form of a Civil 3D pipe or structure is a 3D object. For example, a manhole
structure is typically some form of cylinder and is often somewhat complex,
including tapers, eccentric cylinders, and so on. Some of the ways in which
structures can be displayed involve slicing through this shape or showing an
outline of it. In the following image, the same structure is shown from a 3D
perspective (left), in plan view as an outline (center), and in profile view as a
slice through the part (right). By using 3D representations of structures in your
drawings, you can design more accurately and ensure that your structures aren't
conflicting with other underground objects.
