4.1.2 - Create Existing Ground Profile
Step Description:
  • Ribbon Home tab > Create Design panel > Profile drop-down > Create Profile from Surface command.

Create Surface Profile Image


Create Surface from Profile Dialog Image

  • Select alignment to profile from the drop list.
  • Select the surface to use and click Add.
  • For additional offsets, toggle on the sample offsets and input the desired offset, clicking Add after each desired offset.
  • Once all the profiles to be generated are selected, click OK or Draw in Profile View.
Create a Profile View:
  • Ribbon Home tab > Profile & Section Views > Profile View drop-down > Create Profile View command

Create Profile View Image

  • Ensure the alignment matches the corridor alignment.
  • Enter a [profile view name] for the Profile View and click the Create Profile View button.
Graphically select a location in the drawing file for the profile placement.

Create Profile View Dialog Image


AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 User's Guide reference:
User's Guide - Profiles - Creating Profiles

For more information watch the video below:
  • Profile Design (WMV)