I came across a post about a benchmarking utility that is part of every autocad install.

Check out the original post here.

To load the utility drag and drop the GsTest.arx file into your drawing space (or use the APPLOAD command). Once the arx file has been loaded type

GSTESTBENCHMARK

at the command prompt.

The routine runs quickly and appears to provide valuable results. Here is a sample output.

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Wireframe      : 1370.746771 ms
Wireframe      : 132.774342 fps
Hidden Line    : 1393.239294 ms
Hidden Line    : 130.630826 fps
Flat Shaded    : 1494.107561 ms
Flat Shaded    : 121.811846 fps
Gouraud Shaded : 3411.830554 ms
Gouraud Shaded : 53.343798 fps
-------------------------------

For testing multiple PC configurations select a single drawing file for benchmarking on all PCs. I would recommend a large drawing file. The utility only benchmarks the graphics capability of the PC. This should prove useful for Civil 3D users as it appears the video card is typically the weakest links in Civil 3D work stations.

Hydraflow Express and Hydraflow Hydrographs are available for download in the subscription center. Log in here.

The Hydraflow Express extension brings a variety of hydraulic calculators to Civil 3D users. Including culverts, weirs, and channels.

Hydraflow Hydrographs brings storm routing and basin design to Civil 3D.

After seeing this post on the Autodesk C3D wishes discussion group we put together a quick LISP routine (Close your eyes Peter) to paste the STYLE property between objects.

This routine will paste the STYLE property between any Autocad entities. It has some very basic error trapping but has worked well so far.

If you have any suggestions, comments or request feel free to post or email.

Update 2007-01-16

The paste style lisp routine does not work with point objects, I’ll add some error trapping and repost the routine.  Thanks Ed.

Right-click and Save As to download the LISP routine here.

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 Survey Link Extension has been released for C3D users on Autodesk’s Subscription program.  It can be downloaded from the subscription center.  Here’s a link to Peter’s thread on the discussion group making the announcement.

Autodesk “rereleased” SP2 on Friday afternoon. If you haven’t installed it yet you should download the updated service pack. See the following post on the C3D discussion groups by Peter Funk for more information.

Service pack 2 for Civil 3D has been released.

Link to Autodesk Page

Link to read me file