Why use Civil 3D?
Design more efficiently
Improve design quality with a dynamic 3D model–based design environment and design-driven documentation environment.
Streamline collaboration
Reduce errors and rework by exchanging data across multidisciplinary teams while maintaining standards and accuracy.
Leverage interoperability tools
Share data and models freely between products using the common IFC format(s).
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Civil 3D includes purpose-built tools for critical civil engineering disciplines. See how Civil 3D can help you design and build better roads and highways, sites, and rail projects.
What you can do with Autodesk Civil 3D
Advance workflows with GIS and cloud collaboration
Streamline your design and documentation workflows
Improve project coordination
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Civil 3D is used to plan, design, and deliver land development, water, and transportation projects
Civil engineers, civil designers, and other civil infrastructure professionals rely on Civil 3D for better, more innovative project outcomes.
Autodesk provides download and install instructions for individuals and administrators. Your available downloads appear in Autodesk Account. Find your product, select a version, platform, language, and download method. For more information, visit the Autodesk Knowledge Network.
Your Civil 3D subscription gives you access to install and use the 3 previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account after subscribing. See also previous releases available for subscribers.
With a subscription to Civil 3D software, you can install it on up to three computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software License Agreement for more information.
Please contact us for the most up to date pricing.
After purchasing Civil 3D from us, launch your trial software and enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial.
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Model-based design for transportation, site, rail, civil structures, and other infrastructure projects
Collaboration and interoperability
Plan production and documentation
"With Autodesk we're able to collaborate seamlessly using the AEC package on our BIM platform."
-Ismaeel Babur, Senior Civil Engineer, Virgin Hyperloop One
"The benefits are about transparency and better collaboration.."
-Jan-Peter Ter Maaten, VolkerWessels
"Civil 3D allowed for quick generation of plans for signature and submittal to the agencies.."
-Charles D'Errico, IT Systems Analyst, Thomas & Hutton
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