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Compare Civil 3D with AutoCAD and other products

Compare Civil 3D with AutoCAD, Infrastructure Design Suite, InfraWorks 360, and other Autodesk civil engineering design software. Explore the connected workflows of BIM for Infrastructure.

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Products	Civil 3D Perform faster design iterations and minimize rework with an intelligent 3D model Free trial Subscribe This product is not available in your country	AutoCAD Create CAD designs and drawings, and connect workflows from desktop to mobile Free trial Subscribe	Infrastructure Design Suite Premium Gain more accurate, accessible, and actionable insight into infrastructure projects Free trial (US site) Subscribe (US site)	AutoCAD Map 3D Improve quality, productivity, and asset management with broad access to mapping data Free trial (US site) Subscribe (US site)	InfraWorks 360 Make decisions in real-world context and improve infrastructure project outcomes Free trial (US site) Subscribe (US site)	Infrastructure Design Suite Ultimate Evaluate constructability and design before construction begins for better project outcomes Free trial (Us site) Subscribe (Us site)
At a glance	Create intelligent 3D models Perform faster design iterations through dynamic design updates Generate construction documentation	Create stunning CAD designs Speed documentation and detailing work Connect workflows across desktop, cloud, and mobile	Gain more accurate, actionable insight into civil infrastructure projects using model-based civil, structural, utility, analysis, and visualization capabilities	Get broad access to GIS and CAD mapping data Apply standards with intelligent models and CAD tools	Design in real-world context Improve infrastructure project outcomes Combine and connect data for better information management	Evaluate projects before construction begins, with clash detection and interference management Perform simulation and advanced structural analysis

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Features

Survey and Data Collection
Data access and exchange
Survey data
Surface modeling
Base map creation
Reality capture and point cloud capabilities
Create surfaces from point clouds
Work in real world coordinate systems

Design
Comprehensive 2D and 3D CAD tools
Dynamic updates
Corridor modeling
Corridor modeling output and analysis
Pressure pipe networks
Gravity pipe networks
Pipe network documentation
Grading
Parcel design
Bridge modeling
Bridge and tunnel structural detailing
Geotechnical modeling
Rail track layout
Use model-based tools for utility networks
Create a 3D model of the existing environment
Sketching and layout capabilities for design
Create multiple design proposals in context

Drafting and Documentation
Dynamic linking of design to documentation
Drafting standards
Construction documentation
Section and detail views
Map production
Reports and tables

Analysis and Visualization
Geospatial analysis
Storm and sanitary analysis
Surface model analysis
Visual analysis
River & flood analysis
Create high quality visualizations
Shadow and lighting analysis
Photorealistic model rendering
Earthworks
QTO and material calculation

Collaboration
Cloud based collaboration
Data shortcuts and references
Clash detection and management

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