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Access commands and features using the Civil 3D ribbon.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
2 min.
Transcript
00:03
The Autodesk Civil 3D ribbon is the primary user interface for accessing commands and features.
00:12
Commands available from the ribbon are organized into tabs.
00:16
Each tab is organized into a series of panels.
00:21
The ribbon is typically displayed by default, but you can turn it off using the RibbonClose command.
00:28
There are two basic types of ribbon tabs: static and contextual.
00:35
Static ribbon tabs are always displayed when the ribbon is turned on.
00:40
Contextual ribbon tabs are displayed automatically when you select an object or invoke an object-specific command.
00:50
Contextual tabs contain commands that are related to the currently selected object.
00:55
Most contextual tabs can be closed simply by deselecting the object.
01:02
When multiple types of objects are selected simultaneously, the Multiple Object Select ribbon tab is displayed in the ribbon.
01:12
For example, if you select both a pipe network object and an alignment object, the Multiple contextual tab is displayed.
01:21
Contextual ribbons include a Launch Pad panel that provides access to commands that you might use next in your workflow.
01:30
For example, when you select an alignment object,
01:34
the Alignment contextual tab is displayed and includes a Launch Pad panel with commands to create a corridor, intersection,
01:43
or data shortcut from the alignment.
Video transcript
00:03
The Autodesk Civil 3D ribbon is the primary user interface for accessing commands and features.
00:12
Commands available from the ribbon are organized into tabs.
00:16
Each tab is organized into a series of panels.
00:21
The ribbon is typically displayed by default, but you can turn it off using the RibbonClose command.
00:28
There are two basic types of ribbon tabs: static and contextual.
00:35
Static ribbon tabs are always displayed when the ribbon is turned on.
00:40
Contextual ribbon tabs are displayed automatically when you select an object or invoke an object-specific command.
00:50
Contextual tabs contain commands that are related to the currently selected object.
00:55
Most contextual tabs can be closed simply by deselecting the object.
01:02
When multiple types of objects are selected simultaneously, the Multiple Object Select ribbon tab is displayed in the ribbon.
01:12
For example, if you select both a pipe network object and an alignment object, the Multiple contextual tab is displayed.
01:21
Contextual ribbons include a Launch Pad panel that provides access to commands that you might use next in your workflow.
01:30
For example, when you select an alignment object,
01:34
the Alignment contextual tab is displayed and includes a Launch Pad panel with commands to create a corridor, intersection,
01:43
or data shortcut from the alignment.
Industry:
Civil / Site development contractors, Site Development (General civil engineering), Secondary education, Vocational education, Colleges and universities
Role:
Civil engineer (Geotechnical), Civil engineer (Land and site design), Civil engineer (Roads and highways), Civil engineer (Tunnels and bridges), Student (18 plus), Teacher/faculty
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