2.1.3 - Add Final Labels to Alignment
Step Description:
Use the following tools to label key locations along the Alignment (intersections, culverts, etc.) as well as line, curve, and spiral annotation. There is a standard set of labels that are attached to the Alignment.

To modify the labels on an Alignment, such as stationing and curve annotation:

  • Select alignment to edit
  • Click on Edit Label Group in the contextual ribbon or right-click and select Edit Alignment Labels

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Edit Alignment Labels Command Image


  • To add labels, select the Type of label from the list, the Style for that label type and click Add>>
  • To remove labels, highlight the Type in the grid view and click the Delete icon.
  • Use the Import label set to select a defined set of labels.

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Remove Alignment Labels Image


  • Select alignment in your drawing
  • Ribbon Alignment tab > Labels & Tables panel > Add Labels drop-down

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Label Station/Offset - This label will stay at this specific station and offset value if the alignment is modified. When the alignment moves this label also moves.

Label Station/Offset-Fixed - This label will update the data if the alignment is changed but will not move.

Label Single Segment - Labels line, curve or spiral segments individually.
  • If the segment is on a line, the bearing and distance will be labeled.
  • If the segment is on a curve, the curve parameters will be labeled.
  • If the segment is a spiral, the spiral parameters will be labeled.
Label Multiple Segments - Place line, curve, and spiral labels on every segment of the alignment.
  • If the segment is a line, the bearing and distance will be labeled.
  • If the segment is a curve, the curve parameters will be labeled.
  • If the segment is a spiral, the spiral parameters will be labeled.
Label Tangent Intersection - This will annotate the extended stationing of the PI point.

Label Multi-Tangent Intersection - This will annotate the extended stationing of all PI points.

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 User's Guide reference:
User's Guide - Alignments - Alignment Labels and Tables

For more information watch the video below:
  • Alignment Layout (WMV)