The app is quite easy to use beginning by prompting for a tin surface.

Next, the user may enter the desired grade/slope (default value is 2.00%) or pick the start point for the 3D Polyline.

After selecting the start point, the app will show two arrows at the grade/slope value, if applicable.

The user can again adjust the grade/slope as desired and the arrows will reflect the entered value.

Entering a grade/slope of a negative value will indicate a downslope, positive indicates an upslope.

Picking a point on one side or the other will plot the 3D Polyline in that direction until the desired grade/slope can no longer be achieved.

Installation

1. Download the MSI installer from the Autodesk App Store – it may have already started downloading after purchasing.

2. Close Autodesk® Civil 3D®.

3. Install the MSI installer downloaded in step 1. The application will install to the directory below – all contents will be held within a respective bundle folder.

    a. C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins

4. At this time, it is important to determine if you desire a network license installation or a standalone license installation. Please see the respective links below based on your determination of license type. Additionally, please read the up about Red Transit Consultants, LLC licensing on our website; link provided below.

    a. Standalone License Instructions

    b. Network License Instructions

    c. Licensing: TBD

5. Launch Civil 3D. Depending on which licensing option chosen, you may be prompted to select your license file. You should see a ribbon tab called Pipe Network Tools containing all of the tools the app provides.

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The app will only process on tin surfaces. If the entered grade/slope exceeds a possible slope, the green graphic arrows representing that grade/slope will not appear.