CES501534 | Digging Deep with

Collaboration for Civil 3D

Autodesk Panelists:
• Dave Simeone
• Craig Godfrey
• Jon Page
• Joan Allen
• Sean Hulbert
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Key Learning Objectives
At the end of this class, you will:
❖ Learn about increasing the value of your Civil 3D
models across project teams and lifecycle.
❖ Learn more about the different components and
workflows that make up the solution.
❖ Have the information needed to form a successful
adoption plan based on today’s technology.
❖ Gain insight into technology initiatives so that
you're well prepared for the future.
 Autodesk Product Strategy

Continued Common Data Experience

Investment Experience Convergence
expand portfolio’s reach and create meaningful data unify products and workflows
capabilities that are critical to integrations for end-to-end on undivided platform where
the success of users workflows across AEC products all features come together

© 2022 Autodesk. All rights reserved.

Civil Infrastructure Digital Transformation
Data transformation strategy

Data coupled to Granular data that

Data locked within products but broadly is product agnostic
desktop products accessible to and universally
stakeholders / available
Lifecycle
Collaboration for Civil 3D within this Transformation

1. Efficient Civil 3D / AutoCAD workflows

2. Project control, access and sharing

3. Non-CAD stakeholder engagement

4. Model coordination spanning disciplines

5. Lifecycle, submittal and field continuity

Data coupled to
products but broadly
accessible to
stakeholders /
Lifecycle

Data transformation strategy

Solution Components

Autodesk
Civil 3D Construction
Cloud

AutoCAD

Desktop
Connector
Autodesk Construction Cloud

• Project model and

document
Autodesk management
Civil 3D Construction
Cloud • Design authoring and
collaboration
AutoCAD
• Coordination
throughout project
Desktop
Connector lifecycle
Autodesk Construction Cloud Products

Empower BIM experts to improve Enable estimators to perform more Empower builders with a field execution
constructability of models, increase accurate 2D takeoffs and generate and project management solution to
transparency in managing risk, and automated quantities from 3D models. seamlessly collaborate and deliver construction
facilitate more efficient design projects on time, on budget​.
collaboration.

Design Collaboration
2D Takeoff Project Cost
Management Management
Automated Clash Detection

3D Takeoff Quality Project

Aggregated Model Coordination Management Closeout

Issue Management
Safety PlanGrid Build
Scope Analysis
Management Mobile App
PlanGrid Build Mobile App

Organize, distribute, and share files on a single,

connected document management platform, ensuring
all team members have access to the information they Document Document Document PlanGrid Build
need. Control Versioning Approvals Mobile App

INSIGHT
Get up to speed with what's going on in a project, assess Dashboards Reporting Construction IQ Data Connector
trends and patterns in project data, identify any gaps and
problems, and use predictive risk data to improve project
efficiency.
Desktop Connector

• Persistent, smart
connection between
Autodesk files on your desktop
Civil 3D Construction
Cloud and Autodesk Docs
• Awareness and
AutoCAD management of
dependencies
Desktop
Connector • Locking and conflict
management
AutoCAD and Civil 3D

• Limited change to
historical experience
and workflows
Autodesk • New capabilities
Civil 3D Construction optimized for cloud-
Cloud
hosted projects
AutoCAD • Easily meet team
composition demands
Desktop
Connector
Solution Components

Autodesk
Civil 3D Construction
Cloud

AutoCAD

Desktop
Connector
Desktop Connector is a desktop service
that integrates Autodesk Docs with your
local Windows machine for easy file
management
Desktop Connector

…
The data pipeline that understands and Access to the Autodesk Ecosystem
preserves design intent for through ANY application
collaborators in the Autodesk
Ecosystem
Desktop Connector Enhancements
Available now in 15.8.0.1827 (August)
 Collaboration for Civil 3D  Improved User Experience

o Keep Reference Templates Local o Change Workspace Location

o “File is locked by…” Messaging
 Performance & Stability (ACAD/C4C3D) o New Status Icons (ISO, Locking, Status)
o Improved Open Performance ~40% o Messaging to inform about conflict situations
o Reduced Resource Consumption
 Install & Admin
o Reduced reference gathering times
o Ability to suppress update notifications
o Application Home in ACAD/C3D
o New Admin Guide (Deployments, etc.)
o Removed “File in Use” Errors
o Download through Autodesk Accounts Portal

 Autodesk Docs Connector

 Reference Explorer – Visualize File Refs
o ISO-19650 Naming Standard Support o List View, Tree View, Graph View
o Ability to View files Online o Display Reference type: Xref/Dref/Both
o Ability to rename files/folder o Display XREF Type: Overlay/Attach
o Export Graph View
 Current Pain Points New Desktop Connector

 Performance is slower than what  Quick project/folder navigation through

customers have come to expect from other Windows File Explorer & Faster open times
cloud sync products. through applications.

 Lack of native windows commands in File  Full access to File Explorer commands
Explorer prevent customers from (Copy/Paste, Zip/Unzip, etc.) plus command
performing operations they can do in a line and windows scripting support.
non-cloud environment.

 Collaboration challenges when working  Automatic Lock/Unlock for all file types.
with other applications other than Locked files will now be made read-only
AutoCAD & Civil 3D. locally for others.
 Modernizing Desktop Connector

Utilizing the existing Mobile Sync APIs to inform Synchronization framework based on the Access to the Autodesk Ecosystem, File
DC of metadata changes Windows 10 Cloud Files API Reference Handling, etc.
Modernizing Desktop Connector
Our Goals

Fast Familiar Feedback

 Fast
 Project Navigation

 Folder Navigation

 File Open Times

 Respect XREF Overlays

 Change Notifications
 Updates in File Explorer
 Familiar
 Right Click Menu Options
 Open with…

 Copy/Paste

 Zip/Unzip

 Etc.

 Search across Projects

 File Property Information

 File Explorer Ribbon

 Feedback
 Home Screen
 Actions Status

 History

 Error Handling

 Auto Lock & Unlock

 For All Files

 Locked = Read-Only

 Conflict Management
 Keep Local Version

 Keep Cloud Version

 Make a Copy
Beta Participation
Currently in a closed Beta

Want to join the beta?

Submit your email & Company Name

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Autodesk Docs /
Construction
Cloud
Autodesk Docs - Vision

Deliver the most intuitive and connected

Common Data Environment
for project teams
designing, constructing, and managing
the built environment.
Organize, distribute, and share files on a single,
connected document management platform,
ensuring all team members have access to the
information they need.

Document Control

Document Versioning

Document Approvals
 Document Management - 2022 Releases
January March May July September
Markups Markups Files Files Files
✓ Filtering on Web ✓ Undo / Redo ✓ Batch Export PDF Files with Markups ✓ Advanced Search in Files ✓ Context Menu Bug Improvements
✓ Default PDF Viewing Setting ✓ Export Photo Stamp in PDF ✓ Model Property Breakdown
Files Files ✓ Export Issues Stamp on PDFs ✓ Regional Calendar Date Improvements
✓ Access to Project Files on Mobile ✓ For the Field Folder Migration Markups
✓ Public Landing Page link for Files ✓ Export Markups on PDF Files Reviews ✓ UI Experience Improvements Markups
✓ Search & Filter by Review ✓ Gyroscope Viewing ✓ Add Workflow into Project Template
✓ Linked Markup Badging
Workflow Status ✓ Levels Navigation Reviews ✓ Markup Promotion on Files
Sheets
✓ Search Improvements for Older ✓ Minimap on Mobile ✓ New Date Status
Projects ✓ Auto-calibration for Revit sheets
Reviews
Sheets Transmittals Mobile App ✓ Add “In Review” Status
Reviews ✓ Model Browser
✓ Export links with Markups and ✓ Add “Status” Column to Detail Page ✓ Edit Active Reviews
✓ Add Workflow Bar to Review Auto-callouts
Detail Page
Mobile App Bridge Sheets
✓ Export Log of Reviews
Transmittals ✓ PlanGrid Build for Autodesk Docs & ✓ Folder Share Automation ✓ Sheets API
✓ Save Unfinished Workflows as
✓ Add “Description” Colum to Autodesk BIM Collaborate
Drafts
Details Page ✓ PlaceMe on Mobile Transmittals
Sheets ✓ Include Subfolders in Folder
Library Transmittals
✓ Enhanced Markup Exporting
Bridge ✓ Parameters ✓ Export Summary Report of Multiple
✓ Sharing Files ✓ Filter Templates Transmittals
✓ Direct Project Linking
Mobile App
Library ✓ Deeplinks
✓ Parameters ✓ Linked Markups (Sheets)
✓ Model Browser for 2D files
✓ Mobile Model Functionality
Enhancements
✓ Publish Aggregated Models to Docs

15+ additional silent / fast follow releases not listed

Bridge – Data Federation Across Projects
RECENTLY RELEASED

Publish to field
Enables aggregate views from Model
Coordination to be saved as a Snapshot at a
specific point in time, intended for use outside of
Model Coordination
Currently in Open Beta.

What it means for you…

• View and navigate coordinated federated models on

mobile
• Compare handed-off models with reality, interacting
with information which the discipline-specific
drawings don't convey
• Consumers do not need access to the original source
file, only seeing what the publisher wants them to
see
 RECENTLY RELEASED

Model Filters
Narrow down 3D models using property-based
filters for faster navigation, inspection and
analysis

Key Information

• Available in ACC Docs & ACC Build

• Currently in Open BETA

• Default filters available for RVT, IFC and DWG

files (eg. Levels, Categories)

• Custom property filters available for all files

• Web Only
 RECENTLY RELEASED

Expanded file support on Mobile

As of September 2022, mobile users can use ACC’s rich
model functionality on all supported 2D and 3D design
file types on mobile, including DWG and 2D RVT. (No
longer limited to 3D RVT, IFC, NWD and NWC)

Key Information

• Available for all PlanGrid Build mobile users

• File types supported include RVT, IFC, NWD, NWC,

DWG, MAX, DWF, VUE, DWF, DWFX and more!
AutoCAD and
Civil 3D
Cloud First Sheet Set Manager
Cloud Solution Overview

Cross Platform, Web-based Sheet Set

Manager (interface)

AutoCAD /C3D 2023 (Desktop)

AutoCAD web
Cloud First Sheet Set Manager
Cloud Solution Overview

Design Automation

data publish

Cross Platform, Web-based Sheet Set

Manager (interface)

AutoCAD /C3D 2023 (Desktop)

AutoCAD web
A future solution today…

Benefits:
✓ Free up desktop resources by leveraging cloud
for intensive operations
✓ Improve performance by eliminating file
transfer between cloud and desktop
✓ Accelerate improvement access (Autodesk
improves cloud service vs. you installing
desktop updates)
✓ Provides access to Sheet Set operations from
different platforms
Cloud-first Sheet Set Manager – 2023 Update 1
Critical workflows added for broad adoption

 Cloud-first Sheet Set Manager foundation delivered with AutoCAD

2023.0 and in AutoCAD Web (Spring 2022)

 AutoCAD 2023.1 delivers core production efficiency

o Create a new cloud sheet set
o Import layouts to a sheet set
o Rename/Renumber sheets (manual and automatic)
o Add custom properties
o Plot to PDF including custom CAD standards

 Civil 3D 2023.1 includes “Plan Production” integration

Cloud-first Sheet Set Manager Overview
Accelerated delivery of improvements!
Coming Soon! “Co-authoring” within the new cloud-first SSM
Implementation
Best Practices
Best Practices for Success!
“I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable!” Dwight D. Eisenhower

 Develop a Plan for Project Migration or

Project Creation.
o Awareness – Communication is key to avoiding
unexpected results
o Desire – What are the benefits possible by
working in the BIM 360 / ACC environment?
o Knowledge – What do I need to do different to
work in the BIM 360 / ACC environment?
o Ability - How does working in the cloud change
my day-to-day workflows.
o Reinforcement – Communication is key to
implementing successful change. Host “Office
Hours” to share successes and discuss Deltas.

ADKAR – is a change management strategy offered by Prosci.

Best Practices for Success!
Document and Data Management
 Naming Conventions
o Keep it simple to avoid character limitation
o Drawing and Object naming guidelines should be included

 Leverage Design Collaboration to work across teams and

disciplines
o Determine your trust environment
o Understand Data management workflows in Civil 3D to maintaining
efficient drawing performance and design team collaboration.

 Drawing Hygiene
o Ensure the files you are sharing and working with are free of audit
errors and excessive registered applications
o Remove unused references, layers, linetypes, Civil 3D styles, etc.
Questions
Actions
 Assess current solution state relative your
organization’s requirements

 Join beta and preview programs:

o Civil Futures – Migration Tool, Civil 3D and InfraWorks
o Desktop Connector
o AutoCAD Customer Council – Cloud First Sheet Set
Manager, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Web

 Help prioritize improvements on the Autodesk Civil

Infrastructure Product Roadmap

Autodesk Infrastructure Futures

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