MDT Civil 3D State Kit - Release 2024 Version 2.0.0

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September 23, 2024

MDT Civil 3D State Kit - Release 2024 Version 2.0.0

The MDT Civil 3D 2024 upgrade is underway. The MDT Civil 3D State Kit is updated for Civil 3D 2024 compatibility and awaiting installation following Civil 3D upgrade. It comes with a new look and full array of new development and bug fixes. Please install this update following State Kit Updater 2024.1.0.4 update and Civil 3D 2024 upgrade to take advantage of what's next.

Below you'll find critical information to get started off on the right foot. The ""What's New" MDT Civil 3D State Kit Updates" publication is packed with additional new development for your perusal (also accessed from the MDT State Kit Updater).

Upgrade

2022 to 2024 Upgrade

State Kit Updater and MDT Civil 3D State Kit updates will remove all user customized data from program paths. This can also occur with Civil 3D upgrades or re-installations. The MDT Civil 3D State Kit is delivered with a storage location safe from upgrades and updates. User customized subassemblies and assemblies will require special attention. Review the support guide "Saving User Customized Civil 3D State Kit Content" for storing content safe from upgrades/updates.

MDT State Kit Updater 2024.1.0.4

For access to any MDT published state kit compatible with Civil 3D 2024, the MDT State Kit Updater must be updated. The latest MDT State Kit Updater may be accessed on the MDT Civil 3D State Kit web site for our partners external to MDT. Ensure user customized content is securely stored and previously installed versions are uninstalled before this update is installed. Criteria is now listed for Civil 3D Release compatibility for each state kit version.

MDT State Kit Tools 2024

MDT State Kit Tools must be reinstalled for compatibility with Civil 3D 2024. The latest MDT State Kit Tools may be accessed on the MDT Civil 3D State Kit web site with installation instructions for our partners external to MDT.

Getting back to work

Civil 3D 2022 to 2024 DWG Reference Template Updates

Post-upgrade, reference template paths will need to be edited for DWG files previously created from the Start-Dwg templates using any release 2022 MDT Civil 3D State Kit for access to any current and future state kit release 2024 reference template style updates. See "Civil 3D 2022 to 2024 DWG Reference Template Updates" for further information.

Civil 3D 2022 to 2024 Subassembly Updates

Civil 3D 2024 comes with enhancements to subassembly workflows. The MDT Civil 3D State Kit has been updated to support direct links to PKT files. This will require action to maintain use of non-PKT subassemblies or to replace with PKT subassemblies in design drawings. See "Civil 3D 2022 to 2024 Subassembly Updates" for further information.

MDT Ribbons and New Tools

The MDT Civil 3D State Kit comes with a new look and more tools. "MDT Tools" and "MDT Design" ribbons are introduced with MDT Civil 3D State Kit 2.0.0. All MDT content formerly accessed directly from the MDT palettes can now be accessed from these ribbons. Many new tools introduced are a courtesy of Wisconsin and Alaska Departments of Transportation. A big thank you to them for sharing their talents with Montana design teams.

Watch for new informational videos in upcoming announcements that will provide some introduction to the new look.

Subassemblies

The Subassembly and Assembly Development team has been hard at work. Renovated subassemblies are unveiled with this update. "Managing Subassembly Reference Files (PKT) in a DWG and for Projects" procedures may be reviewed for guidance. "MDT Civil 3D State Kit Subassembly and Assembly Guide - Release 2024" provides updated technical information (also accessed from "MDT" ribbons).

Start Template Default Coordinate Zone

Prior MDT Civil 3D State Kit versions have been delivered with template files having a coordinate system preset. This was recently updated from "MT83IF" to "NSRS11.MTIF" with MDT Civil 3D State Kit release 2022 version 1.24. The coordinate system will still need to be managed by all MDT Civil 3D State Kit users but will be defaulted to "None" to avoid unintentional complications.

Design Memo: "Setting Coordinate Systems in Autodesk"
Support Guide: "Coordinate System Settings"

Speed Sheets

You will undoubtedly notice something new when accessing the Start-Dwg templates folder that can be viewed when creating a new drawing. Speed sheets are a convenient addition for creating new drawing files having specialized model space content. Not all MDT Civil 3D State Kit drawing standard components are included in a speed sheet but may be added at any time from the "MDT Tools" ribbon "MDT Components" panel. Signing speed sheets are offered as an introduction with an expanded selection of speed sheet templates anticipated in the future.

Submit a request (linked below) if you have any questions, issues, or would like to request future state kit development. Internal MDT users may submit a case or make a request from the MDT Service Desk.

Links:

"What's New" MDT Civil 3D State Kit Updates
^{https://www.mdt.mt.gov/other/webdata/external/CaddResources/StateKit/Updates_C3DStateKit.pdf}

Saving User Customized Civil 3D State Kit Content
^{https://www.mdt.mt.gov/other/webdata/external/esdc/library/Support-CustomC3DContent.pdf}

MDT Civil 3D State Kit
^{https://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/engops/mdt-state-kit.aspx}

Civil 3D 2022 to 2024 DWG Reference Template Updates
^{https://www.mdt.mt.gov/other/webdata/external/esdc/library/Support-2024RefTemplates.pdf}

Civil 3D 2022 to 2024 Subassembly Updates
^{https://www.mdt.mt.gov/other/webdata/external/esdc/library//Support-2024Subassemblies.pdf}

Managing Subassembly Reference Files (PKT) in a DWG and for Projects
^{https://www.mdt.mt.gov/other/webdata/external/esdc/library/ManagingSubs.pdf}

MDT Civil 3D State Kit Subassembly and Assembly Guide - Release 2024
^{https://www.mdt.mt.gov/other/webdata/external/esdc/library/2024StateKit-Asm_Subasm.pdf}

Setting Coordinate Systems in Autodesk
^{https://www.mdt.mt.gov/other/webdata/external/CADD/design_memos/2024-08-}^{16_Coorinate_Systems_Civil3D.pdf}

Coordinate System Settings
^{https://www.mdt.mt.gov/other/webdata/external/esdc/library/Support-CoordinateSystemSettings.pdf}