r/civil3d
For all users of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
How to think about r/civil3d
The community is dedicated to users of AutoCAD Civil 3D, a software application for civil engineering design and documentation. Members share knowledge, tips, and resources related to various aspects of the software, including alignments, assemblies, and interoperability. The focus on practical applications and problem-solving sets this community apart, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced users.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants typically include civil engineers, surveyors, and students in related fields, with a strong interest in technical discussions and software proficiency. The community attracts a mix of professionals looking to enhance their skills and students seeking guidance, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Members value detailed, technical insights and practical advice.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes technical questions, tutorials, and discussions about software features or troubleshooting. Members appreciate clear, concise posts with specific queries or insights. Posts that lack detail or are overly promotional tend to receive downvotes. The community has a steady posting cadence, with active engagement around software updates or common challenges faced by users.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage should focus on providing value through educational content, such as tutorials or case studies that demonstrate the effective use of AutoCAD Civil 3D. Avoid overt promotion or sales pitches, as members are generally resistant to marketing tactics. Engaging in discussions, answering questions, and sharing useful resources can help build credibility and rapport within the community.
Top keywords
What r/civil3d talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Findanamegoddammit
- u/Affectionate-Roll271
- u/ghilicarlic
- u/Born-Till-4064
- u/Separate-Ad8751
- u/lloyd242
- u/stevenette
- u/MisterCritter1
- u/oliveitor17
- u/MenarBl
- u/marlo_a14
- u/SUS_Scarlet_C
- u/Saucy_N1nja
- u/_TITO1016
- u/earthworkshop
- u/CostumingMom
- u/Level3pipe
- u/b1o5hock
- u/TheLuckyVC
- u/DocumentAnnual9978
- u/millennial_engineer
- u/False_Knight209
- u/Senepicmar
- u/vitalfox
- u/Ok-Kaleidoscope2242
- u/konqrr
- u/Either-Ad1523
- u/magiblufire
- u/FlyEffective3215
- u/Flashy-Blueberry-pie
- u/Far-Economics3846
- u/acousticentropy
- u/[deleted]
- u/M1guel17o
- u/NotionEnthusiast
- u/GrainworksAndy
- u/NN130400
- u/Independent_Honey380
By votes
- u/Findanamegoddammit
- u/Affectionate-Roll271
- u/lloyd242
- u/ghilicarlic
- u/stevenette
- u/oliveitor17
- u/MenarBl
- u/MisterCritter1
- u/Separate-Ad8751
- u/marlo_a14
- u/SUS_Scarlet_C
- u/Saucy_N1nja
- u/_TITO1016
- u/earthworkshop
- u/CostumingMom
- u/Born-Till-4064
- u/Level3pipe
- u/b1o5hock
- u/TheLuckyVC
- u/DocumentAnnual9978
- u/millennial_engineer
- u/False_Knight209
- u/Senepicmar
- u/vitalfox
- u/Ok-Kaleidoscope2242
- u/konqrr
- u/Either-Ad1523
- u/magiblufire
- u/FlyEffective3215
- u/Flashy-Blueberry-pie
- u/Far-Economics3846
- u/acousticentropy
- u/[deleted]
- u/M1guel17o
- u/NotionEnthusiast
- u/GrainworksAndy
- u/NN130400
- u/Independent_Honey380
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/JaffaCakeScoffer
- u/Yaybicycles
- u/MyOtherAvatar
- u/Findanamegoddammit
- u/willbangy
- u/arvidsem
- u/CHALINOSANCHZ
- u/Parking_Finding2170
- u/Civil3D_Mod
- u/4125Ellutia
- u/akstrum
- u/Sird80
- u/MisterCritter1
- u/Average_CAD
- u/MadMelvin
- u/kaufmanm02
- u/Hellmonkies2
- u/MrBaileysan
- u/CE_2020
- u/Mediocre_Clock_7796
- u/BREEbreeJORjor
- u/S-Aint
- u/jgberenyi
- u/believetheV
- u/Bonty-67
- u/Marmmoth
- u/konqrr
- u/Babywannna
- u/Eccentrica_Gallumbit
- u/enderak
- u/Crazy-Things518
- u/arctanx-1
- u/gisdood
- u/Mikcaaa
- u/aagusgus
- u/TimeSlaved
- u/w045
- u/elbutton
- u/balloloo
- u/[deleted]
- u/goose1441
- u/470vinyl
- u/kanniball9
- u/I_has-questions
- u/luckhaus
- u/CivilCADLS
- u/Longjumping-Jury642
- u/Saucy_N1nja
- u/RJCivil788
- u/FloridaMMJInfo
- u/maarken
- u/rchive
- u/Senepicmar
- u/WittyPsuedonym
- u/sumdoode
- u/Billytrocks
- u/rbart4506
- u/be_evil
- u/Randalcunningham
- u/Odd-Card9468
- u/DocumentAnnual9978
- u/jordylee18
- u/HobGoblin2
- u/forresja
- u/barrelvoyage410
- u/ElphTrooper
- u/samepwevrywr
- u/Sir_Marcius
- u/107uavpilot
- u/Connbonnjovi
- u/Petrarch1603
- u/rmanwar333
- u/rustmasterflex
- u/SeriouslyEngineer
- u/rgqjx
- u/PigCaptain
- u/magiblufire
- u/Spector567
- u/Linwood_Longstrive
- u/critzelsworth
- u/Electronic_Thanks885
- u/marioc1981
- u/Artistic_Ad_6977
- u/MasteredEngineer
- u/OneWheelWilly
- u/Def_not_at_wrk
- u/Fit-Pomegranate-2210
- u/Independent_Honey380
By votes
- u/Yaybicycles
- u/JaffaCakeScoffer
- u/arvidsem
- u/willbangy
- u/Hellmonkies2
- u/Sird80
- u/MyOtherAvatar
- u/S-Aint
- u/Civil3D_Mod
- u/BREEbreeJORjor
- u/107uavpilot
- u/aagusgus
- u/Eccentrica_Gallumbit
- u/Mikcaaa
- u/Parking_Finding2170
- u/Findanamegoddammit
- u/kaufmanm02
- u/MrBaileysan
- u/rgqjx
- u/Electronic_Thanks885
- u/I_has-questions
- u/Saucy_N1nja
- u/jgberenyi
- u/HobGoblin2
- u/MisterCritter1
- u/CE_2020
- u/4125Ellutia
- u/Bonty-67
- u/konqrr
- u/Babywannna
- u/arctanx-1
- u/CHALINOSANCHZ
- u/TimeSlaved
- u/Average_CAD
- u/MadMelvin
- u/[deleted]
- u/akstrum
- u/FloridaMMJInfo
- u/Senepicmar
- u/rbart4506
- u/Marmmoth
- u/enderak
- u/barrelvoyage410
- u/ElphTrooper
- u/magiblufire
- u/gisdood
- u/w045
- u/elbutton
- u/goose1441
- u/470vinyl
- u/Mediocre_Clock_7796
- u/RJCivil788
- u/maarken
- u/rchive
- u/believetheV
- u/WittyPsuedonym
- u/Randalcunningham
- u/Odd-Card9468
- u/Connbonnjovi
- u/Petrarch1603
- u/SeriouslyEngineer
- u/PigCaptain
- u/Crazy-Things518
- u/Spector567
- u/marioc1981
- u/balloloo
- u/kanniball9
- u/luckhaus
- u/CivilCADLS
- u/Longjumping-Jury642
- u/sumdoode
- u/Billytrocks
- u/be_evil
- u/DocumentAnnual9978
- u/jordylee18
- u/forresja
- u/samepwevrywr
- u/Sir_Marcius
- u/rmanwar333
- u/rustmasterflex
- u/Linwood_Longstrive
- u/critzelsworth
- u/Artistic_Ad_6977
- u/MasteredEngineer
- u/OneWheelWilly
- u/Def_not_at_wrk
- u/Fit-Pomegranate-2210
- u/Independent_Honey380
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FAQ
r/civil3d — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/civil3d have?
r/civil3d has approximately 9,645 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/civil3d created?
r/civil3d was created on January 20, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/civil3d about?
The community is dedicated to users of AutoCAD Civil 3D, a software application for civil engineering design and documentation. Members share knowledge, tips, and resources related to various aspects of the software, including alignments, assemblies, and interoperability. The focus on practical applications and problem-solving sets this community apart, making it a valuable …
What subreddits are similar to r/civil3d?
Communities similar to r/civil3d include r/autocad, r/landsurveying, r/surveying, r/uavmapping, r/civilengineering.
Who are the most active posters on r/civil3d?
The most frequent posters on r/civil3d include u/Findanamegoddammit, u/Affectionate-Roll271, u/ghilicarlic.
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