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Civil 3D

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Civil 3D Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users find Civil 3D to have unlimited design functions, making it the industry standard for civil engineering projects. (2 mentions)
Users value the versatility of geolocation mapping in Civil 3D, enhancing precision in dynamic modeling and field work. (2 mentions)
Users value the customizable tools in Civil 3D, enhancing speed and accuracy in civil engineering designs. (2 mentions)
Users appreciate the versatility of Civil 3D for dynamic modeling and precision in georeferenced point work. (2 mentions)
Users value the customizable designs of Civil 3D, enhancing speed and accuracy in civil engineering projects. (1 mentions)
Users find the intuitive interface of Civil 3D enhances usability, facilitating efficient design and integration. (1 mentions)
Users often face data loss issues with Civil 3D, especially when multiple files are open during use. (3 mentions)
Users experience frequent fatal errors with multiple files open, especially when using grading tools in Civil 3D. (2 mentions)
Users face significant performance issues with large files, which hampers their workflow and complicates project management. (2 mentions)
Users often face performance issues with Civil 3D, particularly on large projects and lower-powered computers. (2 mentions)
Users report slow performance issues with Civil 3D, particularly when handling large, complex projects, disrupting workflow. (2 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Civil 3D

1. Design Development
Users find Civil 3D to have unlimited design functions, making it the industry standard for civil engineering projects.
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CB

Claudio B.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D - Great Tool"

What do you like about Civil 3D?

I use Civil 3D daily and I have to say that it is an exceptional tool. The functions for designing civil works are unlimited. The grading part is exce

Daniel A.
DA

Daniel A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"The industry standard for Civil Designers"

What do you like about Civil 3D?

Whether doing site development, municipal roadways, or utility design Civil 3D is the industry standard for design and production of construction docu

2. Geolocation Mapping
Users value the versatility of geolocation mapping in Civil 3D, enhancing precision in dynamic modeling and field work.
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Aneurys Nicanor A.
AA

Aneurys Nicanor A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D a high precision software for construction projects"

What do you like about Civil 3D?

What I like most about Civil 3D is its versatility to work with dynamic modeling and at the same time the precision of working with georeferenced poin

Tushar L.
TL

Tushar L.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"design and deliver land development, water and wast water projects"

What do you like about Civil 3D?

best way to autodesk civil 3d is easily to import autocad file to google earth

3. Tools
Users value the customizable tools in Civil 3D, enhancing speed and accuracy in civil engineering designs.
See 2 mentions

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Verified User
I

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great"

What do you like about Civil 3D?

It has everything you could think of, all tools for grading, drainage, marking design

Vincent Jude G.
VG

Vincent Jude G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D is a vital tool in the field of Civil Engineering"

What do you like about Civil 3D?

It helps make designs for civil engineering projects faster and more accurate. What I like most are its customizable designs and tools, which make dif

4. Versatility
Users appreciate the versatility of Civil 3D for dynamic modeling and precision in georeferenced point work.
See 2 mentions

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Aneurys Nicanor A.
AA

Aneurys Nicanor A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D a high precision software for construction projects"

What do you like about Civil 3D?

What I like most about Civil 3D is its versatility to work with dynamic modeling and at the same time the precision of working with georeferenced poin

Daniel A.
DA

Daniel A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"The industry standard for Civil Designers"

What do you like about Civil 3D?

Whether doing site development, municipal roadways, or utility design Civil 3D is the industry standard for design and production of construction docu

5. Customization
Users value the customizable designs of Civil 3D, enhancing speed and accuracy in civil engineering projects.
See 1 mentions

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Vincent Jude G.
VG

Vincent Jude G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D is a vital tool in the field of Civil Engineering"

What do you like about Civil 3D?

It helps make designs for civil engineering projects faster and more accurate. What I like most are its customizable designs and tools, which make dif

6. Designing Software
Users find the intuitive interface of Civil 3D enhances usability, facilitating efficient design and integration.
See 1 mentions

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MS

Mari S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D is a must have"

What do you like about Civil 3D?

The road design and feature line modelling functions

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Civil 3D

1. Data Loss
Users often face data loss issues with Civil 3D, especially when multiple files are open during use.
See 3 mentions

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Tushar L.
TL

Tushar L.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"design and deliver land development, water and wast water projects"

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

multipal file open then if you woking then suddenly fatle errrer are comes every time

Vincent Jude G.
VG

Vincent Jude G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D is a vital tool in the field of Civil Engineering"

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

Civil 3D has many good features, but there are some challenges that users experience. It needs a powerful computer to work properly, especially for bi

2. App Stability
Users experience frequent fatal errors with multiple files open, especially when using grading tools in Civil 3D.
See 2 mentions

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Tushar L.
TL

Tushar L.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"design and deliver land development, water and wast water projects"

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

multipal file open then if you woking then suddenly fatle errrer are comes every time

MS

Mari S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D is a must have"

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

You habe to be very carefull using the gradung tools, if you have a lot of them in your model, C3D tends to bomb out

3. Large File Handling
Users face significant performance issues with large files, which hampers their workflow and complicates project management.
See 2 mentions

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Aneurys Nicanor A.
AA

Aneurys Nicanor A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D a high precision software for construction projects"

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

One drawback of Civil 3D in my case is its tendency to experience performance issues with large file sizes. This makes it difficult for me to work wit

Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Must have for designers and engineers"

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

Opening files takes noticeably longer, slowing down workflows The integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is still incomplete A lack of t

4. Performance Issues
Users often face performance issues with Civil 3D, particularly on large projects and lower-powered computers.
See 2 mentions

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Aneurys Nicanor A.
AA

Aneurys Nicanor A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D a high precision software for construction projects"

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

One drawback of Civil 3D in my case is its tendency to experience performance issues with large file sizes. This makes it difficult for me to work wit

Vincent Jude G.
VG

Vincent Jude G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D is a vital tool in the field of Civil Engineering"

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

Civil 3D has many good features, but there are some challenges that users experience. It needs a powerful computer to work properly, especially for bi

5. Slow Performance
Users report slow performance issues with Civil 3D, particularly when handling large, complex projects, disrupting workflow.
See 2 mentions

See Related User Reviews

Aneurys Nicanor A.
AA

Aneurys Nicanor A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Civil 3D a high precision software for construction projects"

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

One drawback of Civil 3D in my case is its tendency to experience performance issues with large file sizes. This makes it difficult for me to work wit

Verified User
I

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great"

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

It can lag at times and give a fatal error.

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Vincent Jude G.
VG
Civil Drafter
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Civil 3D is a vital tool in the field of Civil Engineering"
What do you like best about Civil 3D?

It helps make designs for civil engineering projects faster and more accurate. What I like most are its customizable designs and tools, which make difficult processes like grading, roadway design, and pipe networks easier. Using GIS data and tools to create surfaces and terrains also makes the work more comfortable for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

Civil 3D has many good features, but there are some challenges that users experience. It needs a powerful computer to work properly, especially for big projects. Sometimes, it crashes when too many files are open, and there are times when files do not save. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

carlos l.
CL
Administrador
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"An excellent software for designing, supervising, and controlling civil road works."
What do you like best about Civil 3D?

The management of data allows for the combination of points, surfaces, project axes, and profiles in a methodical and fluid manner. It integrates perfectly with construction and field data that come from surveying equipment. You obtain data for field staking and surface comparisons quickly. Implementing it is easy since the work routines allow the user to quickly learn how to use it. The work environment is AutoCAD, so integrating it with users of this popular software happens seamlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

One of the weak points is the autosave; if you're not careful, you have to repeat the work again. The weak side of Civil 3D is the export to the IFC format; if you require data in this format, you will have to edit it with other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel A.
DA
Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The industry standard for Civil Designers"
What do you like best about Civil 3D?

Whether doing site development, municipal roadways, or utility design Civil 3D is the industry standard for design and production of construction documents Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

The design or sites still requires for exporting data sometimes through manual copy/paste to exterior software for analysis. It is not yet a holistic design software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aneurys Nicanor A.
AA
Project Manager
Civil Engineering
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Civil 3D a high precision software for construction projects"
What do you like best about Civil 3D?

What I like most about Civil 3D is its versatility to work with dynamic modeling and at the same time the precision of working with georeferenced points to mark them in the field, guaranteeing the accuracy of the location of the buildings to be built. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

One drawback of Civil 3D in my case is its tendency to experience performance issues with large file sizes. This makes it difficult for me to work with complex projects with detailed surfaces, alignments, and point clouds; the software can slow down a bit or even cause my laptop to freeze, especially when I work from computers with low processing power. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CB
PV Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Civil 3D - Great Tool"
What do you like best about Civil 3D?

I use Civil 3D daily and I have to say that it is an exceptional tool. The functions for designing civil works are unlimited. The grading part is excellent and the optimization is very intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

I find no limit in the use of Civil 3d. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
IA
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great"
What do you like best about Civil 3D?

It has everything you could think of, all tools for grading, drainage, marking design Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

It can lag at times and give a fatal error. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civil Engineering
UC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Must have for designers and engineers"
What do you like best about Civil 3D?

Autodesk Civil 3D has made significant strides since the problematic 2018 version

The software crashes less frequently, offering a more stable experience

It remains a powerful tool for civil engineering design projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

Opening files takes noticeably longer, slowing down workflows

The integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is still incomplete

A lack of true coordination between Revit and CAD often results in large, cumbersome files that can be difficult to manage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MS
Civil Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Civil 3D is a must have"
What do you like best about Civil 3D?

The road design and feature line modelling functions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

You habe to be very carefull using the gradung tools, if you have a lot of them in your model, C3D tends to bomb out Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

FM
Rail Designer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Civil 3D - A great experience for design"
What do you like best about Civil 3D?

The great interconnection between platforms provided by Civil 3D can only be compared to how intuitive its tools are to use. With daily use, I can say that the help forum this program has is an infinite library of questions and answers. Use C3D in a multidisciplinary project; it is an extraordinary experience because with the shortcuts set for the entire project, it greatly helps to integrate everything and implement at the same time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

The design of pressure and gravity pipelines is an activity that has been improving with each version (user of 2023). I have read that with 2024, design elements from both can be mixed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EA
Civil Engineer
Civil Engineering
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A great option for designing."
What do you like best about Civil 3D?

Civil 3D has a graet interface to you can use it in the best way. You can have acces to install and implement the program from Autodesk website without any complication, as well you have acces to customer support from this website.

I use everyday Civil 3D for my work, I can draw plans, design pipe networks systems, create surfaces and corridors, etc. So you can do a lot of design work with almost no limitations, and because of that you have a real good integration for the program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Civil 3D?

Because of the big range of uses, there are programs which can be more especialized in one area or one topic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.