Leveraging a Dynamic Environment - AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015 Essentials - page 18

Civil 3D. Here are a few examples of Civil 3D objects that you'll encounter in this
topic as well as in a production environment:
Surface A 3D model typically used to represent the shape of the ground,
either existing or proposed
Alignment A series of 2D lines, arcs, and spirals typically used to represent a
linear feature such as a road centerline
Profile A series of lines and curves that represent changes in elevation along
an alignment
Parcel A closed shape typically used to represent a legal property boundary
Recap of important Definitions
A Civil 3D object is an intelligent piece of your design model that stores informa-
tion about itself and has the ability to interact with other objects in the drawing.
A Civil 3D style is a collection of settings that control the appearance and behavior
of a Civil 3D object.