Setting Up Your Survey Database in Civil 3Dbr A Survey Database in Civil 3D helps manage survey data, including points, figures, and linework. Here’s how to set it up:br br 1. Open the Survey Tabbr Go to the Toolspace palette.br Click the Survey tab.br If you don’t see the Toolspace, type TOOLSPACE in the command line.br 2. Create a New Survey Databasebr Right-click Survey Databases → New Local Survey Database.br Enter a name for the database.br Choose a location to store the database files.br 3. Set Up Database Settingsbr Right-click your new survey database → Edit Survey Database Settings.br Configure:br Units & Zone: Select the appropriate coordinate system.br Figures: Set rules for automatic linework.br Points: Define default styles and numbering.br Equipment & Tolerances: Adjust based on survey accuracy.br 4. Create a Survey Network (Optional)br Right-click Networks → New.br Enter a name and settings for your network.br This helps if you are working with total station or GPS data.br 5. Import Survey Databr Right-click Survey Database → Import Survey Data.br Choose the survey format (CSV, TXT, FBK, etc.).br Assign a network if needed.br Click Finish to process the data.br 6. Process Linework (Optional)br If your survey file includes linework commands, Civil 3D can automatically connect survey points.br Right-click Survey Database → Process Linework.br 7. View and Use Survey Databr Expand the Survey Database in Toolspace.br Use:br Survey Points: Insert into your drawing.br Survey Figures: View and modify linework.br Point Groups: Organize data.br Tips:br ✔ Always back up your survey database before making major changes.br ✔ Use a central database location if working in a team.br ✔ Set default survey styles in the drawing template for consistency.