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CommandFrom Surface CommandDifficultyintermediateAdded2027.0Statusdraft

Add Surface Command

Adds surface profiles to multiple profile views. It can also replace references to the old surface profile under Profile 1 and Profile 2 in the Profile View Properties, tab Bands:

When to use this function​

Use this function when you need to:

  • [Scenario].

Before you begin​

  1. [Prerequisite or preparation step].

Start the command​

Enter From Surface Command at the Civil 3D command line.

Location on Compact Ribbon:

Location on Extended Ribbon:

Procedure​

  1. Run the command.

  2. Select surface(s):

  3. Select multiple profile views and specify if you want to replace the existing surface profile in the profile view band settings for Profile 1 and Profile 2. This option is used, for example, if you need to replace an existing surface with an updated surface and you want to update all the profile view surface bands as well. If you want to create profiles for e.g. road top surface, click No:

Expected result​

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Troubleshooting​

[Symptom]​

[Actionable resolution.]

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