

It’s been enhanced to allow you to create a Civil 3D surface, something the 2010 add-on lacked. The Point Cloud object with its display stylization is a major component. You remember the Subscription Advantage Pack that came out last October for the 2010 release? All of that functionality is now in the core 2011 release. New AutoCAD ® platform capabilities provide for faster display of large objects, such as point clouds and surfaces, and faster switching between viewports. Civil 3D 2011 has been optimized for faster startup times and faster response times within drawing sessions. The 64 bit environment removes the 4 gigabyte memory limitation found in 32-bit applications, enhancing the software’s capability to handle larger projects. More power, larger models, and more speed! Time to take a serious look at hardware and operating systems Windows 7 will be the OS of choice for this one. Perhaps the most awaited news is that this year we will be getting a 64 bit version.

So, here’s a quick look at what you can expect from AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 when it hits the shelves. Our apologies to Jimmy Durante, but it is Spring again, when in no time at all, Autodesk’s 2011 software releases will be upon us. Spring is sprung! The grass is riz! I wonder where the software is!
