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Create data shortcuts. The ability to load design information into a project environment is an important part of creating an efficient team. The main design elements of the project are available to the data shortcut mechanism, but some still are not.

Master It List the top-level branches in Prospector that cannot be shared through data shortcuts.

Import and export to earlier releases of AutoCAD. Being able to work with outside clients or even other departments within your firm who do not have Civil 3D is an important part of the concept of playing nicely together.

Master It What are some methods for sharing your Civil 3D drawings with AutoCAD Release 2004 users?

Import and export to third-party CAD programs. Exchanging drawings ...

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