Kenneth Wong has started a good article on implementing Civil 3D with Vault, where he follows a couple of companies who have successfully gone through it, albeit by different routes. One of the most confusing aspects of a Vault installation is deciding which version of SQL is best for you, and Kenneth does an excellent job of breaking it down to simple to follow terms, by using an example of each method in real-world use. Part 1 is in the bag with the remainder to follow next month.

With AutoCAD Civil 3D and Vault, Autodesk introduces what it describes as “a dynamic engineering model that delivers proven power to complete projects up to 75% faster.” The software is designed so that “surfaces, cross-sections, profiles, production drafting … are dynamically linked and updated automatically,” the company states. Some users see it as a possible solution to an age-old problem: sharing work across offices to make the most of organizational resources. But with this benefit, they also face new challenges.

In Part 1 of this article, we follow the progress of two firms, Bowman Consulting Group and David Evans and Associates (DEA), to understand the work involved in migrating from Autodesk Land Desktop to Civil 3D. In doing so, we follow their decision-making processes and their workflow considerations.

You can find the article over at cadalyst GIS Tech News.