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How to Use Autocad Civil 3D Portable on a USB Drive

Autocad Civil 3D is a powerful software for civil engineering design and documentation. It supports BIM (Building Information Modeling) for enhanced collaboration and quality. However, installing and running Autocad Civil 3D on your computer can be challenging, especially if you have limited disk space, slow performance, or incompatible operating systems. That's why some users prefer to use Autocad Civil 3D Portable, a version of the software that can be run from a USB drive without installation.

In this article, we will show you how to use Autocad Civil 3D Portable on a USB drive, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of this method. We will also provide some tips and resources to help you get started with your civil engineering projects using Autocad Civil 3D Portable.

What is Autocad Civil 3D Portable?

Autocad Civil 3D Portable is a version of Autocad Civil 3D that can be run from a USB drive without installation. It is created by using a portable app maker software, such as The House of Portable[^1^], that extracts the core files and data of Autocad Civil 3D and compresses them into a single .svm package. This package can then be copied to a USB drive and executed from any Windows computer that meets the system requirements.

Autocad Civil 3D Portable has the same features and functions as the installed version of Autocad Civil 3D, except for some limitations that we will discuss later. It allows you to work with a model-based environment for better design decisions and project quality, streamline documentation with a design-driven approach to plans production, and harness the power of BIM for greater design coordination and project collaboration.

How to Use Autocad Civil 3D Portable on a USB Drive?

To use Autocad Civil 3D Portable on a USB drive, you need to follow these steps:

Download Autocad Civil 3D Portable from The House of Portable website[^1^]. You will need to choose the main package (5.6 GB) and any optional packages that you want, such as inventor_server.svm, recap.svm, gis.svm, ssa.svm, or update.svm. The total size of the packages can vary from 6 GB to 10 GB depending on your choices.

Extract the downloaded .zip files to a folder on your computer. You will see an .exe file and several .svm files in the folder.

Copy the .exe file and the .svm files to your USB drive. Make sure your USB drive has enough free space to accommodate them.

Plug your USB drive into any Windows computer that meets the system requirements for Autocad Civil 3D[^2^]. You can check the system requirements on the Autodesk website.

Run the .exe file from your USB drive. This will launch Autocad Civil 3D Portable on the computer. You may need to allow it to run as administrator or bypass any antivirus or firewall warnings.

Enjoy working with Autocad Civil 3D Portable on your USB drive. You can access all the features and functions of the software, as well as open, save, and edit your civil engineering projects.

What are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Autocad Civil 3D Portable on a USB Drive?

Using Autocad Civil 3D Portable on a USB drive has some benefits and drawbacks that you should consider before deciding whether this method is suitable for you. Here are some of them:

Benefits

You can use Autocad Civil 3D Portable on any Windows computer that meets the system requirements without installation. This means you can work on your projects from different locations and devices without worrying about compatibility issues or license activation.

You can save disk space on your computer by running Autocad Civil 3D Portable from your USB drive. This can improve your computer's performance and speed up your workflow.