Simulation at a click!

Civil Simulate
Getting Started
Version: 03/05/2009

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2
2. System Requirements .................................................................................................... 3
3. Installation ...................................................................................................................... 4
4. Learning how to use civil simualte................................................................................ 5
5. getting started exercises ............................................................................................... 7

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 Introduction

1. INTRODUCTION
Civil Simulate is powerful 3D interactive simulation software, which transforms civil
engineering design into highly sophisticated 3D simulation.
Civil Simulate is capable of transferring any Civil 3D, CivilCAD and other projects into a 3D
simulation.
The software is unique in its ability to merge the design with an orthophoto raster image, and
produce an accurate virtual reality 3D vision of complex structures such as junctions,
roundabouts, parking lots, bridges, canals, etc. In addition, the designer can utilize the
software to demonstrate aerial views while conducting interactive drive-through simulations in
different settings, perform distance measurements, and make visibility and safety checks with
a push of a button.

3D simulation can be performed in every stage of road design:

§ Existing ground topography

§ Basic road (alignment only)

§ Basic road with profile

§ Full road design (alignment, profile and assembly)

Civil Simulate does it with speed, high accuracy of +/- 2 cm to the CAD model, and most
importantly, it has a proven success rate in handling large-scale engineering projects.
From the "drawing board" perspective, the planning process is quicker because the designer
is provided with a powerful online project-viewing capable tool, which bridges the gaps
between the virtual and reality. Changes can be made with a click, saving time and money.

From all the available design tools in today’s marketplace, Civil Simulate provides the best
cost effective, highest quality simulation, redefining computerized civil engineering.

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2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Civil Simulate system requirements are the same as AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Operating System (32-Bit)

Windows Vista, Windows XP. The 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista are
supported only in the 32-bit compatibility mode.

Processor

Intel Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz or faster, AMD Athlon 2, 2.0 GHz or faster, or Intel or AMD Dual
Core processor 1.6 GHz or faster.

RAM

1 GB (or more)

Graphics card

1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color) 128 MB or greater, OpenGL®, or
Direct3D® capable workstation class graphics card. For Windows Vista, a Direct3D capable
workstation class graphics card with 128 MB or greater is required1024 x 768 VGA with True
Color (minimum)

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3. INSTALLATION

The installation process has been streamlined by means of the Installation wizard.
1. Insert the Civil Simulate CD or Double click the setup file if downloaded from Civil
Simulate web page.
2. Follow the directions of each installation phase.

NOTE: when you select Install without making any changes, the Installation wizard installs the
product into c:\program files\civil simulate using the default configuration.

How to Register and Activate Civil Simulate

After Civil Simulate is installed, you can initiate the registration process by launching the
product. When launching Civil Simulate, the Product Activation wizard is displayed.
Follow directions on the Product Activation wizard to register the software.

NOTE: you can try out the software as a trial version for 30 days by choosing the "evaluate"
option at the activation wizard.

How to Launch Civil Simulate

After following the previous step, you will be able to launch Civil Simulate.

Start Civil Simulate from:

• Open AutoCAD Civil 3D to start Civil simulate within AutoCAD Civil 3D
NOTE: If you have AutoCAD Civil 3D installed, a new menu item "Simulate" appears
as one of the Civil 3D menus.
• Launch Civil Simulate as standalone by double clicking the desktop shortcut icon.
When you install Civil Simulate, Civil Simulate shortcut icon is created on your
desktop unless you cleared that option during installation.
• Start menu. Click Start menu à All Programs (or Programs) à Civil Simulate

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4. LEARNING HOW TO USE CIVIL SIMUALTE

Civil Simulate provides learning materials to get you started.
User documentation for Civil Simulate contains:
• Getting Started guide (this guide)
• Online tutorials
• User Guide
• Sample files
• About screen

Getting Started Guide

The Getting Started guide introduces important concepts in Civil Simulate.

Reading this guide and working with the sample files will help you get the basic knowledge
required on how to use the software.

Online Tutorials

You can visit: http://www.sivandesign.com/CivilSimulate_Tutorials.asp to view Civil Simulate

tutorials.
The tutorials offer a quick guided tour of Civil Simulates major features, using realistic
engineering drawings and data. For thorough knowledge in Civil Simulate, it is recommended
you explore the tutorials after you read the information provided in this Getting Started guide.

User guide

The Civil Simulate Help system is provided as a PDF with a table of contents, an index, and a
search function. You can print out the topics which you find interest in. The User Guide is
available under Civil Simulate help menu, or within AutoCAD Civil 3D under ‘Simulate' menu
à help.

Sample files Provided with Civil Simulate

To help you learn how to use Civil Simulate and experience its features, Civil Simulate media
includes sample projects either for standalone use or projects for AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Sample Files for AutoCAD Civil 3D

Under C:/Program files/ Civil Simulate/ Samples/ Civil-3D Samples folder you can find
AutoCAD Civil 3D project samples (in DWG format), which can be opened from AutoCAD Civil
3D and then be simulated using Civil Simulate menu within Civil 3D menu:

Sample Files for Civil Simulate standalone

The default location of the standalone sample files is: C:/Program files/ Civil Simulate/
Samples folder. Under Samples folder you can find standalone samples (in cvu format) which
can be opened directly from Civil Simulate software.

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About screen
From Civil Simulate main menu, select HelpàAbout.

The following window will appear on the screen:

Software version

Sivan Design web

site

Sivan Design
support team email
address

Click the mouse to close the window.

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5. GETTING STARTED EXERCISES

Open standalone sample project from Civil Simulate

1. Launch Civil Simulate software.

Note: If you are working with the trial version, you’ll be asked to ‘Activate’ or ‘Evaluate’ the software.
2. From Civil Simulate main menu, go to ‘FileàOpen’.

3. Browse to Civil Simulate samples folder (C:/Program files/ Civil Simulate/ Samples).
4. Select ‘Fly-Over.cvu’ file and click the ‘Open’ button. The flyover simulation will load.
5. Navigate around using the following navigation options:

Navigate using the Navigation tool

Switch
between
Move
camera
forward
views

Move left Move right

Move Rotate
up/down up/down

Rotate Move
right/left
backward

Navigate using the Keyboard Navigate using the mouse

In order to use the keyboard for navigation, Button Operation

click on ‘Navigate’ button Left Click and hold the button to

Button rotate left/right or up/down
Right Click and hold the button to
Key Operation Button move left/right or up/down
Shift Move Down
Middle Click and hold the button to
Ctrl Move Up Button move forward/backward
S Move Backward
W Move Forward
A Rotate Left
D Rotate Right

Move Forward

Move Backward

Rotate Right

Rotate Left

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6. Drive Simulation - From Civil Simulate main menu, go to ‘ToolsàDrive Simulation’ or click the
‘Drive simulation’ button. A new window will open on the right side.
a. Click ‘Start’ button to start driving.
b. Change ‘Road’ from Road1 to Road2 and click ‘Start’ button again.
c. Click ‘Close’ button to exit drive simulation.

Time elapsed Select road from

from start the road list

Define eye level Define drive

speed (km/h)

Shift from
centerline Distance from
start point
(meters)
Define object
parameters
Reverse drive
direction
Add visibility
object in the
simulation Drive in loop

Progress Pause/Resume
manually on drive
road

Stop driving
Start/Restart
drive

Open sample project file from AutoCAD Civil 3D

1. Launch AutoCAD Civil 3D.

2. From AutoCAD Civil 3D main menu, select ‘File->Open’.
3. Browse to Civil 3D samples folder (C:/Program files/ Civil Simulate/ Samples/ Civil-3D
Samples/FlyOver) and load the 'flyover.dwg' project.

4. From Civil 3D main menu select ‘Simulate’à ‘Run Simulation’

Note: If you are working with the trial version, you’ll be asked to ‘Activate’ or ‘Evaluate’ the software.
5. The ‘Load Simulation Data’ window will open.

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6. Click ‘OK’ and wait till the Civil Simulate window loads (might take a few seconds since the software
is calculating all the surfaces in real-time).
Note: If you are working with the trial version, you’ll be asked to ‘Activate’ or ‘Evaluate’ the software.

7. Feel free to tryout all the exciting features Civil Simulate offers.

NOTE: For detailed instructions and additional features, please refer to the user guide which is located
under 'Simulate' menuàHelpàUser guide, on under ‘Simulate’ within AutoCAD Civil 3D.

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