• What’s New in Civil 3D 2027.1: Autodesk Assistant, Connected References, and Drainage Analysis

    Autodesk Civil 3D 2027.1 introduces new and improved updates designed to help you work more efficiently with your design and project data. This release expands the Autodesk Assistant, extends Connected References for Data Shortcuts for teams using Forma Design Collaboration, adds new capabilities for drainage analysis, and more. Autodesk Assistant Introduced in Civil 3D 2027,…


  • Civil 3D: The Next Forma Connected Client

    Civil infrastructure projects are inherently multidisciplinary projects that have the power to shape how people and communities move, connect, and grow. Decisions about the placement of roads, bridges, buildings, stations, and rail corridors span many teams and tools, requiring input across all phases of the project lifecycle. At AU 2026, we’re announcing the next step…


  • What’s New in Civil 3D 2027: Advancing Infrastructure Design with Autodesk Assistant and Forma Data Management Essentials

    Autodesk Civil 3D 2027 expands how teams design, analyze, and collaborate with the new Autodesk Assistant Tech Preview and Forma Data Management Essentials. These updates bring Autodesk AI-powered guidance and cloud-connected workflows directly into the Civil 3D experience, helping teams stay informed and aligned throughout project lifecycles. This release also includes enhancements to drainage design…


  • What’s New in Civil 3D 2026.2: Enhanced Drainage and Collaboration Workflows

    Autodesk Civil 3D 2026.2 introduces significant enhancements to civil infrastructure workflows. These include improved drainage design and analysis tools, updates to Dynamo and Feature Lines, and the ability to export AutoCAD 3D Objects from Project Explorer. This comes in addition to new collaboration tools in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) designed for Civil 3D users. Let’s…


  • What’s New in Civil 3D 2026.1: Expanded Features and New Drainage Design and Analysis Workflows

    Boosting productivity and accuracy in infrastructure design is always a key focus. Civil 3D 2026.1 delivers new capabilities to help achieve just that and boasts several customer-requested improvements. From new drainage and analysis features to expansion of the popular Model Viewer, discover these latest enhancements you can start using today! Drainage Design and Analysis After…


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    How Autodesk Connectors for ArcGIS and Esri’s ArcGIS for AutoCAD Benefit Your Workflows

    Contributing guest author: Michael Davidson, Esri Autodesk and Esri’s GIS integration tools bring together design information and location intelligence. By combining BIM/CAD and GIS data, designers can better understand where and how an asset fits within the built and natural environment. The result is a powerful, information-rich model that helps improve design and construction workflows…