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CommandPlatform Layerworks CommandDifficultyintermediateAdded2027.0Statusdraft

Layerworks Command

Calculates the layerwork quantities for a surface. The surface area is multiplied by the layerwork depth for the volume calculation. This is useful for platforms and other similar objects.

When to use this function​

Use this function when you need to:

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Before you begin​

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Start the command​

Enter Platform Layerworks Command at the Civil 3D command line.

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Procedure​

  1. Create a surface you want to calculate the layerwork quantities for (the image below shows a simple platform with the surface for a parking area):

    idas-layerworks-command screenshot

  2. Run the command.

  3. Specify the layerworks name, layers, thickness and define which layerworks you want to use for a specific surface. You must click on the surface name to specify the layerworks:

    idas-layerworks-command screenshot

  4. The results can be exported to a csv file by clicking on the Export to CSV button**:

    **idas-layerworks-command screenshot

    Exported table in csv: idas-layerworks-command screenshot

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Troubleshooting​

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