Autodesk 23703-010008-1600A - Civil 3D 2006 Essentials, Manual

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The Settings tab provides a powerful set of features for creating and managing
object styles, as well as for controlling default object behavior.
Becoming familiar with how to use the Civil 3D Toolspace window is an
important step to Civil 3D proficiency. Once you understand how it works,
it’s very easy to use, and you will find many ways to increase your productivity.
To learn more about how to use the Civil 3D Toolspace, see The Toolspace
Window in the Civil 3D Help.
Workspaces and Menus
Just like Land Desktop, Civil 3D comes equipped with a variety of workspaces
that offer sets of tools commonly used for certain types of tasks. For example,
in Land Desktop you can select the Survey workspace which provides access
to tools and features commonly used while performing surveying tasks.
With both products you can create your own custom workspaces so that you
can have quick access to a specific set of features you may want. In addition
to displaying a top-level menu that contains only the features related to a
specific task, the workspaces also automatically display toolbars, tool palettes,
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