Mastering AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2012

Part Builder

Part Builder is an interface that allows you to build and modify pipe network parts. Part Builder is accessed by selecting the drop-down list under Create Design from the Home tab. At first, you may use Part Builder to add a few missing pipes or structure sizes. As you become more familiar with the environment, you may build your own custom parts from scratch.

This section is intended to be an introduction to Part Builder and a primer in some basic skills required to navigate the interface. It isn’t intended to be a robust “how-to” for creating custom parts. Civil 3D includes three detailed tutorials for creating three types of custom structures. The tutorials lead you through creating a cylindrical manhole structure, a drop inlet ...