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• Working with Large Datasets

  Working with Large Datasets Course Introduction
  (Course Duration: 65 minutes)

  Course Description
  In this course, you will learn some strategies, techniques, and tools for working with large Datasets in Civil 3D. Infrastructure projects commonly use large, data-rich datasets, captured by stationary scanners, and by manned and unmanned aviation aircraft to gain high resolution detail for their projects. These datasets provide great value to the project, but cripple the performance of CAD systems. To maintain workable and efficient drawing files there are a number of strategies you can consider, and tools you can leverage to keep your drawing files lean and responsive. Each project may require a different strategy, or a combination of multiple strategies to achieve the most optimal result.

  Course Objectives
  The material presented in this course teach you how to:
  Import a subset of Survey Points and/or Figures from a Survey Database
  Import Surfaces from large LandXML files
  Create Surfaces from large point files
  Tile large surfaces into smaller more manageable surfaces
  Simplify large surfaces using Edge Contraction and Point Removal
  Use Surround and Detailed surfaces to meet resolution requirements
  Import and Simplify DEM and GeoTIFF files
  Partition an oversized corridor into multiple smaller corridors
  Better navigate large drawing files

  Course Prerequisites
  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:
  Working knowledge of Data Shortcuts (Course Recommendation: Managing and Sharing Data)

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course
  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

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