CAD Surfaces in ArcView

[ChristianRomeyn]

What is the best way to take a surface from Civil 3D 2011 and bring it into Arcview? I have tried saving the TIN triangles as 3D polyines and adding them to Arcview as a CAD group layer but I can't use them to make a surface. I also tried exporting the 3D tin lines from Civil3D into a shape file but the lines do not appear to be 3d...any help would be appreciated.

[CoreyCharlick]

I have been able to successfully create the TIN in ArcGIS from a CAD drawing.  I did need 3D Analyst ext to create the Terrain and then the TIN.  I have step by step instructions and would be happy to share if you would like.

I would love the step by step instructions if you have them available. We are have issues with the process.

Regards,
Corey