Before a product name is locked in, it usually starts life with a codename. It’s how teams keep projects straight and conversations private while development is still underway. The tradition goes way back at Autodesk, back to the 1980s when even early AutoCAD builds had internal codenames. They helped track versions, avoid leaks, and added a little personality to the process. For the people building the software, the codename often sticks in memory long after the official release name does.
Autodesk Civil 3D Codename Reference Chart
| Product Name | Codename | DWG Format | Release Date | Notable Features / Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2004 | Vine | 2004 | August 2003 | First Civil 3D release. Introduced dynamic model-based design objects (alignments, surfaces, profiles). |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2005 | Dozer | 2004 | March 2004 | Added grading groups and enhanced corridor modeling. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2006 | Macallan | 2004 | March 2005 | Introduced survey functionality and pipe networks. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2007 | Fenway | 2007 | March 2006 | Major interface overhaul; AutoCAD 2007 graphics engine. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2008 | Cannon | 2007 | March 2007 | Added data shortcuts for team collaboration and labeling improvements. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2009 | Gastein | 2007 | March 2008 | New intersection design, corridor target mapping, and DREF updates. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2010 | Tuckerman | 2010 | March 2009 | Ribbon UI introduced; enhanced visualization and grading tools. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2011 | MadRiver | 2010 | March 2010 | Pressure pipe networks added; improved surface modeling. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2012 | Ipanema | 2010 | March 2011 | Autodesk 360 integration; corridor targeting and labeling efficiency. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2013 | JayPeak | 2013 | March 2012 | New DWG 2013 format; enhanced survey and data shortcut workflows. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2014 | KayJay | 2013 | March 2013 | Improved object stability; better ribbon and command access. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2015 | Lushan | 2013 | March 2014 | 64-bit optimization; enhanced surface smoothing and reporting. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2016 | Matterhorn | 2013 | March 2015 | Transparent commands; improved profile and section views. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2017 | NorthTwin | 2018 | March 2016 | Corridor modeling and subassembly composer improvements. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2018 | Osceola | 2018 | March 2017 | InfraWorks and Navisworks interoperability introduced. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2019 | PatsPeak | 2018 | April 2018 | Added Dynamo for Civil 3D; improved DREF and pipe network workflows. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2020 | Qi | 2018 | April 2019 | Enhanced pressure network editing; performance updates. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2021 | Rattlesnake | 2018 | April 2020 | Introduced Project Explorer; improved collaboration tools. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2022 | Stowe | 2018 | April 2021 | Added collaboration with BIM 360/ACC; label and corridor enhancements. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2023 | Tai | 2018 | April 2022 | Corridor transitions; Grading Optimization improvements. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 | Uncanoonuc | 2018 | April 2023 | Expanded APIs; better performance and design automation. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 | Vail | 2025 | April 2024 | Surface rebuild enhancements; connected data updates. |
| Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 | Washington | 2025 | April 2025 | Forma and ACC Docs integration; system stability and UX refinements. |
