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In this Have You Tried article we’ll take a look at the Grading Optimization extension in Civil 3D and how it can be used to evaluate land development solutions according to specified design criteria.
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What is it?
The Grading Optimization extension for Civil 3D facilitates grading for land areas based on established design criteria. The extension uses optimization algorithms to establish surface smoothness while adhering to user-established constraints such as grading and drainage elements.
Visualization tools allow you to watch the optimization process in real-time. Using several visualization themes for the surface (violation, cut-fill, or elevation), or by watching the trends of the convergence plots, you can stop and change designs or let it run until a desired grading solution is found. If a solution is not possible, a best approximation is provided within your constraint requirements.