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CI 3907: AIM to Please with Your Transportation Project - Part 1Alan Gilbert, PE, LSI & Wes NewmanAutodesk Transportation Technical Specialists

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Class Summary

This class focuses on employing Autodesk® Infrastructure Modeler (AIM) at the beginning of a transportation project and the interoperability between AIM and Civil 3D. In addition, we will show how AIM can consume data from other products within the Autodesk® Infrastructure Design Suite such as Autodesk® Revit and Autodesk® 3ds Max Design.

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this class, you will be able to: Attach 2D conceptual plans to AIM model Create 3D representation from the 2D Begin preliminary design decisions Add content to model for visualization/presentation

AIM content Google SketchUp content Autodesk models

Move 3D conceptual design from AIM to Civil 3D

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AIM Data Types – Existing Conditions

Raster Scans Aerial Imagery Terrain

Shape (SHP) Roads Rail Water Buildings Pipes

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Let’s take a look…

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Preliminary Design

Horizontal Layout Rough Grades Alternatives Line of Sight What if Scenarios General Volumes GIS Analysis

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Let’s try it!

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Model Content

AIM Content Google SketchUp Autodesk Content (FBX)

Revit 3ds Max Design AutoCAD Inventor

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Alt-Tab me to the software…

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Presentation/Visualization

Explore Live Model Snapshot

Still shot of current view Render

Rendered image of current view Storyboard/Camera Path

Dynamic drive/fly-thru Add custom Titles and Captions

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Yes, it’s that time again…

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AIM Model to Civil 3D – Detailed Design

Autodesk IMX Alignments Existing Terrain Proposed Terrain

SQLite Database Civil 3D Map 3D

Autodesk FBX

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Let’s give Wes some work to do…

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Summary

Autodesk® Infrastructure Modeler: Easy to use Fast conceptual design Powerful communication tool Leverages entire Infrastructure Design Suite

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Questions?

Email: alan.gilbert@autodesk.comwes.newman@autodesk.com

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More AIM at AU 2012…

AIM to Please with Your Transportation Project – Part 2 CI 3940 Up next @ 10 AM Wes and myself

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Thank You!

Alan Gilbert – alan.gilbert@autodesk.comWes Newman – wes.newman@autodesk.comAutodesk Transportation Technical Specialists

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