Bridge Modeler for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013

Thank you for downloading the Bridge Modeler for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013
The Bridge Modeler for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 enables users to create bridge models based on critical geometry in the Civil 3D corridor model and existing ground surface. Users can also create AutoCAD Civil 3D alignments and profiles from key bridge strings such as bottom of lowest girder or top of barrier. Finally, users can quickly transition bridge parameters created in the AutoCAD Civil 3D version of this Bridge Modeler into the Autodesk Revit Structure Bridge Modeling extension (REX) where additional modeling can be accomplished.
This readme contains the latest information regarding the installation and use of this extension. It is strongly recommended that you read this entire document before you apply this extension to your product. For reference, you should save this document to your hard drive or print a copy.

Key Features of this Extension

Supported bridge types include: Girder bridges (steel or concrete girders) Concrete slab Concrete box girder
Bridge elements include: Abutments, piers, and bearings configuration and modeling Bridge deck, barriers and roadway

Bridge parameters based on AutoCAD Civil 3D model including: Bridge width and cross slope based on corridor model Pier and abutment height and clearance parameters based on AutoCAD Civil 3D terrain model Ability to create AutoCAD Civil 3D alignments and profiles from bridge strings.
Unique bridge modeling workflow that spans AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013and Autodesk Revit Structure 2013 (Bridge Modeling REX).

General Installation Information

As you prepare to install this extension, keep the following in mind:
This extension can be installed on any language version of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 on all supported operating systems, however the user interface and help is in English only. Be sure to install the correct extension for your software. Once installed, users can access the Bridge Modeler commands via the AutoCAD Civil 3D ribbon. Help can be accessed from within the Bridge Modeler user interface.

This extension creates a base group of AutoCAD Solids that represent a bridge. There is no change to the AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing format and these objects can be used in other applications.
Apply Service Packs Autodesk strongly encourages all AutoCAD Civil 3D users to download and apply service packs. This extension officially supports AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 any future services packs that Autodesk may release. Back Up Custom Files

It is recommended that you back up all custom CUI, MNR, and MNL files before you apply this extension.

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Administrative Privileges
During installation, you will be prompted for the original installation media or a network image. In order to apply this extension, you must have administrative privileges to install and uninstall products. Reboot

After you install, it is recommended to reboot your system even if not prompted. Uninstall This extension can be uninstalled by selecting the applicable extension in Control Panel. All files and command access options including menus will be removed.

Add Productivity Tools to a Civil 3D deployment

1. Create a base deployment of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013. This should be an out-of-the-box deployment with as little customization as
possible other than license information.

2. Under \AdminImage create a "ProductivityTools" folder 3. Copy the Bridge Modeler for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 to \AdminImage\ProductivityTools\Bridge 4. Right-click on the INI file located in the \AdminImage\ subfolder that shares the name with the newly created deployment
configuration 5. Scroll to the #==================== C3D LanguagePack section. Append the following to the POSTREQUISITE= line: Civil3D2013_Bridge. If there are other items in that line, you should add a semicolon after the last item and append the line above. 6. Scroll to the #==================== Common Main Pages: Install Mode section. Before this section copy and past in the following: #============= PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS ===============
[Civil3D2013_Bridge] PLATFORM=ALL PRODUCT_NAME=Civil 3D 2013 Bridge Modeler LOG=%temp%\Civil3D2013_Bridge.log EXE_PATH=ProductivityTools\Bridge\Civil3D_2013_BRIDGE_64bit.exe EXE_PARAM=/q INSTALL_TYPE=4 ACTION=INSTALL IGNORE_FAILURE=YES PATCHES=

7. Repeat steps 3-6 with any additional Productivity Tools specifying each one separately. 8. Save and close the modified INI file. 9. Install the deployment to test configuration.

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