ASEcivil An Extraordinary Application for EXPRESS Subdivision Design & Production
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	QUICK-START
	This section provides step-by-step instructions designed to help new ASE users understand the fundamental concepts of the program and become productive as soon as possible. These guidelines are intended to be used with the downloadable data set available from the hyperlink below. The instructions are listed in a specific sequence that should be followed as closely as possible. ASE Civil is a flexible application and may be used in a variety of ways that may not follow the developers’ recommendations. However, the directions in this “QUICK-START” section should be adhered to verbatim to optimize the learning experience. Once ASE Civil’s work-flow is understood and the program behavior becomes more familiar, you will recognize that there are a few limitations. However, you will also start to gain considerable appreciation for its unique capabilities and quickly learn how to optimize ASE for the benefit of your individual design & production environment. Creativity and innovation will follow closely behind your experience with the application.
	TOPIC	SUB-TOPIC	NOTES
	Sample Project	Description	Explains project organization, intended use.
	Sample Project	Download (AseSampleProject.exe)	Last Upload: 2014.05.16.0850 Changes this month: Added layer settings files (.LAS) Added more FG Profile drawing files
	Sample Project	Installation	Detailed, step-by-step installation instructions
	Base Map Control	Definition
	Alignments	Definition	ASE alignments are optional. ASE alignments are compatible with Civil 3D. ASE Civil will operate normally using only Civil 3D alignments. Design & production with ASE does not require transition alignments. Medians do not require any additional alignment other than centerline.
	Vertical Design	Drawing Setup
	Vertical Design	Adjust Design Marker Preferences
	Vertical Design	Set Design Markers in Drawing
	Vertical Design	Create Flow Labels	Watch the YouTube video on Flow Label creation
	Vertical Design	Create Links	Watch the YouTube video on Linking
	Vertical Design	Elevate Design Markers
	Paving Design	Attach Markers to Alignment(s)	Also known as “Alignment Association”
	Paving Design	Define Grade Breaks	Required
	Paving Design	Define Intersections	As-Needed
	Paving Design	Define Curb Transitions	As-Needed
	Paving Design	Define True-Length Regions	Optional
	Paving Design	Export Design Data	Automatically generates 3D corridor models. Creates profile data accessible project-wide. Enables design data references for plan labels, pad management.
	Paving Design	Create Design Profiles	Single-line, multi-component profiles. Used to preview, analyze current design inside vertical design drawing. Not meant for use in production.
	Grading Design	Create, Define Pads
	Grading Design	Attach Pads to Alignment(s)
	Grading Design	Draw, Define, Adjust ASE Basins	Optional. ASE basins are not required
	Grading Design	Build FG Surface	ASE manages TIN creation using Civil 3D
	Grading Design	Calculate Earthworks Volume
	Grading Plans	Create Plan Labels	Dynamic label for curbs, gutters, pavement FG data is not required to create labels
	Grading Plans	Create Storm Drains, Headwalls	Currently, this feature is a 2-D drafting tool only
	Full Profiles	Setup ASE “Generated” Profile Drawing	A separate drawing file is required for each alignment. Preferences are saved to ASE data folder, then used for all profiles in project.
	Paving Plans	Create, Adjust Profile Displays	Sheets
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	[01]	Details