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There is a new way to calculate volumes in Civil 3D 2014. As you recall, in previous versions of Civil 3D
volumes were calculated using Volumes or Grading Volume Tools on the Analyze Tab. In Civil 3D 2014 volume
tools are still located under the Analyze Tab, but we can now use what is called the Volumes Dashboard.

In previous versions of Civil 3D, volumes were calculated by comparing two surfaces. This is still the case in
Civil 3D 2014, but in addition to comparing two surfaces, a third Tin Volume Surface is created.
To calculate volumes in Civil 3D 2014:
After creating your ground surface and your graded surface, click the Analyze Tab Volumes and Material
Panel (as shown above).

Click the Volumes Dashboard Icon

The Volumes Dashboard dialog box pops up

Click the Create New Volume Surface Icon

The Create Surface Dialog Box pops up.

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Name the new Tin Volume Surface by either clicking in the Value box and typing a name or by
clicking on the three dots Giving the surface a name and clicking OK
Choose a surface style by clicking on the three dots and clicking OK
Hint: By choosing No Display you will avoid seeing an overlap of surfaces when the tin volume
surface is created
Select the base surface (typically the existing ground surface or bottom surface) by clicking in
the Value box and clicking the three dots
Select the comparison surface (typically the newly created surface) by clicking in the Value
column and clicking the three dots
Optional: Adjust the cut or fill factor to account for extra loss or compaction
Click OK

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The Volumes Dashboard volumes populate.

A different view of the cut/fill quantities is available by clicking the Toggle Net Graph Panel icon in the upper
left hand corner of the dialog box.

The view changes to include a graphical representation of the cut/fill quantities and a summary.

If you would like to print a cut/fill report sheet select the Generate Cut/Fill Report Icon at the top of the dialog
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A Cut/Fill Report is generated for you to print.

If you would like to include a cut/fill summary directly into your drawing, click the Insert Cut/Fill Summary
Icon at the top of the dialog box.

Select an insertion point in your drawing for the summary table

A table is inserted into your drawing as shown below.

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