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Hello all - I'm using ACAD Civil 3D Land Desktop Compainion 2008. I've got some raster images in the background that won't print although they appear in the print previews. All of the other cad work prints out fine - but no image. Any suggestions?

I have a project where I'm being asked to specify compaction testing - type, when, where and how many for the backfill over a newly installed sewer (10-16' deep). We need to insure 95% compaction. What is the best/practical way to do this? Thanks for any input.

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a standard practice for evaluating the stability of an existing cast iron water main. I am to provide analysis for a 40 year old main under a section of highway that will be widened. Need to know that construction activities as well as proposed...

I've noticed that Public Works Departments in the at least the Northeast like to call out the use of "buffalo style curb boxes - North American Made". I'm curious as to why this is designated this way. Why do they want them to be North American Made? Can any one explain? Thanks

Does anyone have any experience with this type if pipe replacement? I have a project where we are looking to replace 1600 L.F. of 20" C.I. water main with Ductile Iron of the same size. I have an understanding of the process but I have not been able to find much information on cost. I suspect...

Can someone remind me of the command that allows you to change the scale of a drawing without changing the scale of the text?

Does anyone know how to change the direction of a polyline? Thanks

Hello - Can anyone point me in the direction of Cadd details for underground electric vault and associated equipment such as ladders and cable trays? Thanks

Does anyone have a good source for underground electrical utility details? I am looking details for manholes/access as well as information regarding things like minimum cunduit radius. Thanks for any information you might have.

For some unknown reason when I plot a map form my computer with the appropriate linetypes I get a incorrectly screened map, whereas if I use an associates computer to plot the same map (with the same settings as near as I can tell) the map comes out right. Does anyone know of a setting that...

Ok here is another one ofr you Cadd experts. I am using LDD 2005. Some setting has changed regarding how things are selected. Typically when you right click on an item it is selected. As you right click several more items they too become selected. I have apparently changed some setting that...

Hello - I'm using LDD 2005. I am having a problem with my mouse scroll button switching from zoom to scroll. That is sometimes when I activate the mouse wheel I get in/out zoom and sometimes I get an up/down scroll. This computer is new to me and I wonder if the previous user had programmed...

I'm a new E.I.T that has been asked to do some site design work. I'm curious if any of you more experienced members can suggest a good reference book that covers all aspects(if at all possible) of site work? Thank You.

I'm working on a site development plan for a gas station. This particular town requires a lighting plan. I am told that our firm typically highers a consultant for this, however, this is a small project that can't really tolerate that expense. Can any of you offer any advice and/or point me...

I'm guessing that current fire code standards require that any gas pumps be covered by a canopy that houses fire protection. Am I correct in this assumtion? Where might I find specific standards/requirements for the design of such an item? Any input would be appreciated.

Has anyone else out there had problems getting their EIT certificate for the CT license board. I took and passed the EIT last April. I got them all the required paperwork and still have not yet rec'd a certificate from them. Several months ago I was told that all my information was in and...

Hello All, I have a pure Ni plate that is causing us some difficulty. The plate is roughly .25 x 5 x 20 and is to be used as a sputtering target. The plate was produced using a PIF'd (Pneumatic Isostatic forged) process. Our machinists are complaining that the plate is growing as they...

Hello All – I’m looking for some career advice. I am currently 34 years old, married and have 3 kids (5yrs old and younger). I have just completed a couple of undergraduate degrees – B.S. General Engineering and B.S. in Civil Engineering. I have also recently passed the FE (E.I.T.) Exam...