Mastering Corridor Point Labeling in Section Views in Civil 3D 🏗️

Learn step-by-step how to effectively label corridor points in section views within Civil 3D to improve your project clarity and documentation.

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How to Label Corridor Points in Section View in Civil 3D
Labeling corridor points in section views in Civil 3D helps in identifying key features such as road edges, centerlines, and slopes. Follow these steps to label corridor points efficiently:

Step 1: Open Section View
In Toolspace, go to the Prospector tab.
Expand Corridors and locate your corridor.
Expand Section Views → Double-click a section view to open it.
Step 2: Add Labels to Corridor Points
Go to the "Annotate" Tab

Click Add Labels → Select Section View Labels.
Choose Label Type

In the Add Labels Dialog Box:
Set Feature: Corridor Points.
Set Label Style: Choose a predefined style or create a new one.
Click Add.
Select Section Points to Label

Click on the section view where you want to place labels (e.g., Edge of Pavement, Shoulder, Crown, Ditch).
Labels will appear automatically.
Step 3: Customize Label Appearance (Optional)
Modify Label Style

In Toolspace, go to the Settings tab.
Expand Section View → Label Styles → Right-click Corridor Points → Edit Style.
Adjust Text, Leader Line, and Rotation settings as needed.
Move Labels for Better Visibility

Select a label → Click the grip to move or rotate it.
Step 4: Apply Labels to Multiple Sections (Optional)
If you want to label all sections automatically:
In Section View Properties, go to the Labels tab.
Click Apply to All Views to propagate the labels.
Bonus Tips:
✅ Use Reference Text Labels to show elevations & offsets.
✅ Adjust the label anchor point to prevent overlap.
✅ Save a label set for future projects to speed up labeling.

Conclusion
Labeling corridor points in section views improves clarity for construction & design review. You can customize labels for elevations, offsets, and descriptions to match project needs.

Need help with label sets or custom styles? Let me know
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