1. © 2011 Autodesk Creating Custom Storm Inlets Using Part Builder Eric Chappell Author, Consultant, CAD Manager

2. © 2011 Autodesk Class Summary In this class, you will learn how to build a custom drainage inlet that goes above and beyond the parts that come with Civil 3D.

3. © 2011 Autodesk Learning Objectives At the end of this class, you will be able to:  Start a new part from an out-of-the-box Civil 3D part  Set up the part to function as a box and flow pan configuration  Test the part and confirm that it works properly for all potential use cases  Understand how to expand the part for more functionality  Apply the concepts and techniques to other complex parts  Check Out: “Get The Part – AutoCAD Civil 3D Part Builder” from AU 2009

4. © 2011 Autodesk Who Is This Guy?  Been working in the CAD world for 20 years  4 years in the field  6 years in production  4 years in consulting  6 years in CAD management and consulting  Author  AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Essentials  AutoCAD Civil 3D Certification Exam  Various Autodesk Documents  Whitepapers  Tutorials  Internal Training Materials  Consultant/Trainer  Various Autodesk and non-Autodesk projects

5. © 2011 Autodesk The Part  VDOT DI-3B

6. © 2011 Autodesk The Process 1. Getting started 2. Creating the box 3. Creating the flow pan 4. Assigning parameters 5. Finalize and test

7. © 2011 Autodesk Getting Started  Copy stock part to inherit parameter relationships  Erase geometry  Create Top work plane  Set up fixed reference geometry

8. © 2011 Autodesk Creating the Box  Create rectangular profile  Add constraints to center around insertion point and maintain orientation  Add dimensions  Add Extrusion modifier 46 48

9. © 2011 Autodesk Creating the Flow Pan  Create perpendicular work plane  Create reference geometry  Draw flow pan profile  Add dimensions  Add Extrusion modifier 36 28

10. © 2011 Autodesk Assigning Parameters  Add model dimensions  Set up parameter equations  Edit part size parameters to match available sizes in VDOT specifications  Configure part name equation

11. © 2011 Autodesk Finalize and Test  Generate bitmap  Set placement point  Test the part in a new drawing

12. © 2011 Autodesk Review: The Process 1. Getting started 2. Creating the box 3. Creating the flow pan 4. Assigning parameters 5. Finalize and test

13. © 2011 Autodesk Wrap Up  71 Steps! Using Part Builder to create custom complex parts is not easy  But…it is possible…  And well worth it for parts your company uses all the time.  Leave this class with ideas, concepts, and techniques…these exact steps will not work with your parts…unless you work in Virginia

14. © 2011 Autodesk Thank You Eric Chappell – Author, Consultant, CAD Manager chappell.eric@gmail.com

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