• 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…


  • What’s Happening with SSA? The Future of Drainage Design in Civil 3D and InfoDrainage

    If you use Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA) with Autodesk Civil 3D, you may have heard questions about its future and what that means for your drainage workflows. Here’s what Autodesk is changing and what it means for Civil 3D users. SSA…


  • Content Catalog Beta Expands to Autodesk Civil 3D

    Civil 3D teams rely on reusable design content to apply standards consistently and keep projects moving efficiently. However, that content is often scattered across local folders, shared drives, previous projects, and informal libraries. As a result, teams spend valuable time searching for…


  • Four Ways to Upload Civil Project Files to Forma

    Uploading project files sounds simple. Open a folder, move the files, and you are done. Civil infrastructure projects rarely work that way. Most projects include XREFs, DREFs, XML files, templates, source drawings, and other linked data. If files are uploaded without those…


  • Drainage Design in 2026: Why It’s No Longer About Choosing One Tool

    For a long time, drainage design workflows in AEC followed a familiar pattern: pick a tool, learn its limits, and build your process around it. That’s starting to change. With the latest evolution of Autodesk’s water solutions, particularly in Civil 3D 2027…


  • 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…