Infraworks level 2 overview

Last updated: 2022-12-13

Total video time: 10:16

iwx-lvl02-ovrvu-01.mp4 10:16

A Level 2 model starts with an existing Level 1 model, but then more detail is added to it.

  1. 2 ways to insert a file into InfraWorks
    1. Export an IMX file from Civil 3D and import into InfraWorks
      1. Include road and surface source data
    2. Bring in an Autodesk Civil 3D DWG directly
      1. Configure road and terrain data

      Tip: By bringing in Civil 3D data improves accuracy of the model.

  2. Convert the design road to a component road
    1. Allows functionality and adjusts grading elements of the component road
  3. Select a road assembly and edit grading elements
    1. Adjust cut and fill slopes or edit material styles and colors
  4. Insert road components
  5. Place decorations
  6. Adjust the grading
  7. Split elements into multiple segments
    1. Allow a section to be deleted so another road component can be added, like an intersection
  8. Add component road to the library
  9. Add 3D elements with high detail components using Sketchup or Revit
    1. Download model, export model as COLLADA File (.dae), and insert in InfraWorks
    2. Configure and place
  10. Proposals - Option that can be developed separately from other designs
    1. Master view is the existing conditions
    2. Copy Master model for each design proposal
    3. Edit and make changes to the proposal model

      Info: These changes are independent of the other proposals.

  11. Add bookmarks
    • Saved views within a model, such as areas of interest
  12. Sun and sky
    1. Adjust the time and date
      1. Accurate position of the sun throughout the day or time of year
    2. Adjust the wind direction or speed
    3. Adjust cloud cover
  13. Add a watermark into the model
    1. Adjust placement, transparency, and scale

    Tip: Will remain displayed when playing a storyboard.