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Software Overview
During this class we’ll present a workflow that is both grounded, and collaborative. To
accomplish this we’ll be using four separate applications including:
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Autodesk Revit
• Autodesk Navisworks
• Autodesk InfraWorks
In addition to the applications outlined above, we’ll also utilize two essential plugins that are
freely available to those subscribing to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)
Collection, or individual products:
• Autodesk Shared Reference Point Extension
• Site Designer for Revit
You’ll find each of these plugins on the Product Enhancements page within the Autodesk
Account site (http://manage.autodesk.com)
Process Overview
The purpose of this class is to define an end-to-end workflow to coordinate all of the model data
for a project. We have structured this workflow into five steps designed to align with the different
stages of a typical project. These steps are defined as:
Step 1: Setting up Coordinates in Revit
The architect will properly establish the project base point relative to the Revit origin.
Step 2: The Handoff
Here the architect will establish the building footprint for the proposed design, exporting
it to a DWG file for use by the civil engineer.
Step 3: Establishing Coordinates [Civil Engineer]
Here the civil engineer will use the building footprint DWG file created by the architect to
establish where the building will be placed on the proposed site. The civil engineer will
then share this location data with the architect.
Step 4: The Architects’ Set-up [Architect]
With a location established, the architect will then import the location data created using
Civil 3D into the Revit model, and apply that location as the True North configuration for
the project.
Step 5: Synchronizing the Design Models
With both the Revit and Civil 3D models sharing a common location point, here we’ll
incorporate the Revit model into the Civil 3D model, and import topographic elements of
the Civil 3D model into the Revit model.
Step 6: Visualizing with InfraWorks
The final step focuses on telling the story of the proposed design by creating an
InfraWorks model that includes existing structures in addition to our proposed Civil 3D
and Revit models.