Carlson Layout is an Android-based field layout solution built for construction layout professionals who need speed, accuracy, and flexibility on site. Designed to be efficient, affordable, and easy to use, Carlson Layout delivers reliable in-field coordinate geometry backed by award-winning service and technical support.
Running on the Android platform, Carlson Layout provides stability and performance while supporting a wide range of modern hardware options. Unlike other layout solutions, Layout supports the largest driver library in the industry, allowing users to work with both RTK GNSS receivers and conventional or robotic total stations.
Built for Android
Carlson Layout runs natively on Android, giving users access to dependable performance and flexible hardware choices without sacrificing capability. This approach enables fast deployment and compatibility with the latest field devices.
The Largest Driver Library in the World
With full access to the Carlson driver library, Layout supports an unmatched range of GNSS receivers and total stations, including newly released hardware. This ensures users are not locked into a single vendor or device ecosystem.
Designed for the Construction Layout Professional
Intuitive user experience that minimizes training time
Full DXF and DWG support through the mobile IntelliCAD engine
Support for the complete Carlson projection library
Compatible with Carlson CRD and CRDB files
Integration with Google Drive and other cloud storage platforms
GPS RTK connections via cell phone, internal modem, internal radio, or external radio
Layout points using surfaces or fixed elevations
Layout by distance and offsets from a line
Check surface or fixed elevations without creating points
Survey Module
The optional Survey Module expands Layout’s capabilities with advanced data collection and processing tools:
Auto by Interval
Static data logging
Advanced graphical averaging
SHP file import and export
Quick Codes for one-touch feature coding during staking
SkyNet RTN Integration
Carlson Layout integrates seamlessly with SkyNet RTN, Carlson’s North American RTK correction network. With a single login and a single price, SkyNet RTN delivers RTK corrections to any compatible GNSS receiver.
The optional Roading Module adds powerful roadway layout functionality:
Load centerlines and profiles
Create roads from polylines
Define and switch between multiple road definitions
Stake alignments
Share road definitions across all jobs on a site
How it fits into your workflow
Use Carlson Layout to perform fast, accurate site layout directly in the field with minimal setup and training. The software integrates seamlessly into construction workflows, supporting layout, verification, and staking tasks while maintaining compatibility with a wide range of survey and GNSS hardware.
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