Exercise 2: Defining The Manhole Geometry - Autodesk CIVIL3D - CIVILDESIGNCOMP 2007 SLM CD Tutorials Manual

A point is created on the Rim work plane near the center. This is a
reference point to begin the construction of the part.
11 Right-click Work Planes and then click Add Work Plane.
The Create Work Plane dialog box is displayed.
12 Click Right, enter "Vertical Axis" for Name, and then click OK.
The Right side Vertical Axis work plane is created.
13 Click Save Part Family. Click Yes.
Stay in the Part Builder environment for the next exercise. The part is
validated and saved. Depending on the part type, and on the Bounding
Shape selected, certain Model Parameters and Size Parameters are
automatically added to the part definition.
To continue this tutorial, go to
(page 678).

Exercise 2: Defining the Manhole Geometry

In this exercise, you will define the geometry of the drop inlet manhole by
creating a simple schematic of the structure profile. You will build this portion
with dimensions that can be modified from within AutoCAD Civil 3D when
the part is in use.
For more information, see the AutoCAD Civil 3D Help topic Understanding
Part BuilderUnderstanding Part Builder.
This exercise continues from
Catalog (page 676).
1 Expand Modeling
The current view and UCS is set to match the work plane.
2 Right-click Vertical Axis, and then click Add Geometry
Create a line with 5 segments on the work plane. Begin by snapping to
the node of the reference point on the Rim work plane and Use Ortho
to make it easier to draw a straight line. Make the segments about 24
units long. A line geometry object is shown in the drawing. This line
represents the vertical axis of the manhole. Each segment represents a
component of the structure. Starting from the top, the segments represent
the frame, the cone, and the last 3 segments represent the barrel. You
will use the extra vertices to place the incoming Dip Tee and the Drop
90° Elbow in the next steps.
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Exercise 2: Defining the Manhole Geometry
Exercise 1: Defining the New Part in the Structure
Work Planes, right-click Vertical Axis Set View.
Line.