Graphics Programs Reference
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ChAPtER 2
leveraging a Dynamic
Environment
How does this translate
to the AutoCAD
®
Civil 3D
®
software? Civil 3D has
a unique, dynamic environment that is all about leveraging interactions and
relationships. If you capitalize on this while you're working with Civil 3D, you
will be much more productive and efficient. After completing this chapter,
you will understand the dynamic capabilities of the Civil 3D environment and
the importance of taking advantage of those capabilities.
In this chapter, you'll learn to
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Understand and leverage the connection between objects and styles
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Understand the connection between labels and label styles
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Understand the connection between objects
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Understand the connection between objects and labels
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Appreciate the richness of the 3d model
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share data in the dynamic Civil 3d environment
Connecting objects and Styles
The word
object
is usually considered pretty generic, but in the world of Civil
3D it means something very specific. A Civil 3D object is an intelligent piece
of your design model that stores information about itself and has the ability
to interact with other objects in the drawing. Another characteristic of a Civil
3D object is that it is affected by a Civil 3D style. A Civil 3D
style
is a collection
of settings that control the appearance and behavior of a Civil 3D object.
The relationship between objects and styles is one of several key relation-
ships that you must understand and be able to take advantage of when using
Certification
Objective
