# Civil 3D Reviews
**Vendor:** Autodesk  
**Category:** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design)  
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 304
## About Civil 3D
Autodesk® Civil 3D® software is a civil engineering design and documentation solution that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows on civil infrastructure projects, including roads and highways, rail, site development, airports, and water. Civil 3D helps civil infrastructure professionals improve project delivery, reduce risk, errors, and omissions, and respond faster to project changes. Additionally, users can streamline time-consuming tasks such as corridor design, (road and rail), intersection design, parcel layout, site grading, and piping design with specific tools and customizable design standards.  Civil 3D pricing starts at $275.00 per month, per user. Civil 3D does offer a free trial. Flexible subscription options available. Talk to sales at: (818) 797-9909



## Civil 3D Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users praise the **exceptional design capabilities** of Civil 3D, highlighting its effectiveness for various civil engineering projects. (2 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **comprehensive tools** of Civil 3D, enhancing accuracy and speed in civil engineering design projects. (2 reviews)
- Users value the **versatility** of Civil 3D, enabling dynamic modeling and precise georeferenced point handling for construction accuracy. (2 reviews)
- Users value the **customizable designs** of Civil 3D, enhancing efficiency in civil engineering projects and simplifying complex tasks. (1 reviews)
- Users value the **road design and feature line modeling functions** in Civil 3D for their efficiency and effectiveness. (1 reviews)
- Users value the **geolocation mapping** feature of Civil 3D, ensuring precision in site planning and construction. (1 reviews)
- Intuitive (1 reviews)
- Modeling (1 reviews)
- Powerful Fun (1 reviews)
- Software Power (1 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users often experience **data loss** due to crashes when handling multiple files, causing frustration and concern. (2 reviews)
- Users report **performance issues with large files** in Civil 3D, resulting in slow workflows and difficulties in handling complex projects. (2 reviews)
- Users struggle with **performance issues** in Civil 3D, particularly with large files, causing slowdowns and crashes. (2 reviews)
- Users face **slow performance** issues with Civil 3D, especially when handling large or complex projects on lower-powered machines. (2 reviews)
- Users warn about **app instability** , especially when using multiple grading tools, leading to frequent crashes. (1 reviews)
- Export Issues (1 reviews)
- High Hardware Requirements (1 reviews)
- Revit Compatibility (1 reviews)
- Slow Loading (1 reviews)
- Software Instability (1 reviews)


## Civil 3D Discussions
  - [how to get civil 3d software training?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/47606-how-to-get-civil-3d-software-training) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [Filter the tiles of LiDAR](https://www.g2.com/discussions/filter-the-tiles-of-lidar) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [What is Civil 3D used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/civil-3d-what-is-civil-3d-used-for) - 1 comment
  - [Is Civil 3d free for students?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-civil-3d-free-for-students) - 2 comments
  - [Is Civil 3d a BIM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-civil-3d-a-bim) - 2 comments

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## Civil 3D Integrations
  - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews)
  - [Bluebeam](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews)
  - [GeoHECHMS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohechms/reviews)
  - [GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohecras/reviews)
  - [GeoSTORM](https://www.g2.com/products/geostorm/reviews)
  - [HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/products/hec-ras/reviews)
  - [InfoSWMM](https://www.g2.com/products/infoswmm/reviews)
  - [Microsoft Excel](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews)
  - [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews)

## Civil 3D Features
**Design**
- Visualizing
- Rendering
- Drawing
- Editing
- Dynamic Updating

**Plan**
- Documentation 
- Annotate
- Collaborate 

**Collaboration**
- Multi User
- File Import/Export
- Annotating 

**Design**
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Rendering 
- Drawing
- Editing 

**Construction**
- Grading
- Earthwork

**Construction**
- Grading
- Earthwork

**Engineering**
- Hydraulic engineering
- Hydrologic engineering
- Transportation engineering

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Generation
- AI Text Summarization
- AI Text-to-3D

**Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling**
- Role-Based Access
- Centralized Data Management

**Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling**
- Lifecycle Cost Tracking
- Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation

**Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling**
- Clash Detection
- Electrical System Modeling
- MEP Coordination
- Load Calculation & Analysis
- Interoperability with BIM & CAD
- Circuit Design Integration

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