01 - The Basics | Civil Engine Tutorial Series
0:00 Introduction to Civil Engine Tutorial Series
1:41 User Interface (UI) Overview
2:19 Right Panel
3:34 Beta and Unoptimized Tags
5:08 Hardware Requirements
6:16 Getting Started Screen
8:20 Navigation
9:44 Settings Overview
13:37 Hierarchy Overview
20:00 Example Projects
29:36 Explore Mode
33:00 Environment
35:23 Compositing
41:19 Conclusion
In this first video of the Civil Engine Tutorial Series, we’ll cover the fundamentals of Civil Engine—the groundbreaking 3D visualization tool designed for civil engineers, planners, and designers.
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Whether you're just getting started or looking for a refresher on the interface, this video walks you through everything you need to know to begin visualizing your transportation and infrastructure projects like never before.
🔹 Topics Covered in this Video:
🚀 Intro to the Tutorial Series and the Civil Engine backstory
🏁 Getting Started Screen – launching projects quickly and easily
🧭 UI Overview – understanding Beta/Unoptimized tags and navigation layout
🗂 Hierarchy Tab – how assets are organized in your scene
🧱 3D Space UI – using selector icons and manipulating assets in the viewport
🛠 Details Panel – tweaking asset parameters and customization
🧪 Example Projects – exploring pre-built scenes to learn from or build upon
⏩ Simulation Speed Settings – controlling time for animations and simulations
🌦 Environment Settings – adjusting time of day, lighting, and atmosphere
This video sets the foundation for everything to come, so don’t skip it! Whether you're visualizing roads, rail, or full corridor projects, mastering the basics of Civil Engine starts here.
🎓 Watch the full series to become a Civil Engine pro – all part of Beyond CAD University.
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