AutoCAD Civil 3D software providees a better surveying, design, analysis, and
documentation solution for civil engineering, includinng land development, transportation, and environmental projects. By autommatically updating documentation as design changes are made, AutoCAD Ciivil 3D enables civil engineers, designers, drafters, and surveyors to significantly boost productivity and deliver higher-quality designs aand construction documentation faster. With Civil 3D, the entire project team works from the same consistent, up-to-date model so they stay coordinateed throughout all project phases. Integrated tools for developing 3D visualizations help engineers too clearly communicate design intent and create winning presentations.

System Requirements

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 Recommended System Requirements

AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Recommended Configuration (excluding server components used with project management capabilities):

• Intel® Pentium® 4 (3 GHz or higher); AMD Athlon™; multiple processors supported, dual-core supported
• 32-bit only: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate/Business/Enterprise, Microsoft® Windows XP (SP2) Note: Windows XP 64 and Windows Vista 64 are supported in 32-bit compatibility mode only
• 3 GB RAM
• 5 GB free disk space for installation
• 1280x1024 display with true color, 1600x1200 or greater recommended (OpenGL® accelerator with full OGL ICD support not required)
• MS-mouse compliant
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 (SP1 or later)
• DVD drive

Recommended Vault Server Components

The Autodesk® Vault server components can be installed on the same computer as AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 if the computer complies with these recommended requirements:

• 3 GHz or higher: Intel Pentium 4, Intel® Xeon®, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron™
• 32-bit: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (SP2), Microsoft® Small Business Server 2003 Standard/Premium (SP2), Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard/Premium (SP2)
• 32-bit and 64-bit: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2), Microsoft Vista Home Basic/Premium (SP1), Microsoft Vista Ultimate/Enterprise/Business (SP1), Microsoft® Server 2003 Standard/Enterprise (SP2), Microsoft Server 2003 Standard/Enterprise R2 (SP2), Microsoft Server 2008 Standard/Enterprise
• 2 GB RAM
• 60 GB free disk space for installation
• MS-mouse compliant
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later)
• DVD drive

*The preceding requirements are recommended for effective use of AutoCAD Civil 3D software.