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• Grading Optimization Fundamentals

  Grading Optimization Fundamentals Course Introduction
  (Course Duration: 55 minutes)

  Course Description
  In this course, you will learn how to use Civil 3D Grading Optimization to quickly and easily find a grading solution for your Civil 3D projects. Using typical design geometry from land development projects, you can assign grading objects with defined elevation and slope constraints to produce a proposed grade surface, targeting earthwork and smoothing objectives.

  To get started with Grading Optimization you’ll need prepare your drawing by creating the design geometry that is needed to define grading objects. From there you will assign grading objects, specify constraints and parameters, then turn it over to Grading Optimization to find the best grading solution. When you are satisfied with the results, you can save them back into Civil 3D.

  Course Objectives
  The material presented in this course teach you how to:
  Prepare your Civil 3D drawing for Grading Optimization
  Assign Grading Limits
  Assign Buildings and Reveals
  Assign Zones (Parking Lot, Accessible Path, Sidewalk, Other)
  Assign Curbs and Retaining Walls
  Perform Grading Optimization
  Assign Drain Lines and Low Points
  Assign Elevation Offsets
  Assign Aligned Edges
  Assign Bounded Points
  Send Results to Civil 3D

  Course Prerequisites
  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:
  Completed Civil 3D Fundamentals or have equivalent knowledge of Civil 3D

  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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