AutoCAD Civil 3D :: Blocks For Description Keys

Jan 10, 2013

Civil 3D Newbie here.

I am making a directory full of the blocks we will use for the description key file to use. My understanding is that all of these blocks (manholes, hydrants, trees...etc) should be on layer "0" and of standard size. Manholes should be about 3' in diameter, transformer pads around 4' square....etc. Essentially, 1 = 1 true scale.

Is this true?

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                                               The label is on layer: V-NODE-POLE

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