Software
Comprehensive Surveying Software for Office and Field Workflows
Carlson Survey is a complete land surveying software solution designed to support surveyors from data collection through final deliverables. Built to seamlessly bridge office and field operations, Carlson Survey provides powerful tools for surface modeling, coordinate geometry, least squares network adjustment, and field-to-finish workflows.
By utilizing company-wide design styles and consistent workflows, Carlson Survey helps teams work more efficiently while maintaining accuracy and consistency across projects.
Survey
Data Collection Interfaces
- Upload and download data to popular data collectors
Traverse Adjustment
- Spreadsheet editor for raw data
- Graphical processing for traverse adjustments
SurvNET
- Advanced network least-squares adjustment
- Supports total station, GPS, and level data
Field-to-Finish
- Draw points using styles and point groups based on descriptions
- Flexible methods for automated linework creation
Field-to-Finish Inspector
- Inspect all field-to-finish elements
- View description sources and redraw based on edits
COGO
- Inverse, traverse, sideshot, intersections, interpolation
- Translate, rotate, scale, and align tools
Coordinate Transformations
- Transform between lat/lon, grid projections, and local coordinate systems
- Helmert and least-squares transformation methods
Deeds
- Enter deeds by description or file
- Generate deed reports, correlations, and legal descriptions
Cut Sheets
- Create custom cut sheet reports
- Reference grades and station-offset reporting
Platform Compatibility
Carlson Survey runs on:
- IntelliCAD® (built-in)
- AutoCAD® OEM (built-in)
- AutoCAD® (sold separately)
Points
Import / Export
- User-defined point data import and export
- Conversion between multiple formats
Draw Points
- Control symbols, layers, and styles
Point Groups
- Define point sets using flexible filters
Coordinate File History
- Track point changes with reporting and undo options
Fix Point Label Overlaps
- Automatically detect and resolve label conflicts
Point Tools
- Modify labels with leaders, resizing, and rotation tools
Area and Layout
Label Areas
- Custom area label styles
- Multiple area selection methods
Size Areas
- Sliding side, hinged, radial, and bearing-based area calculations
Lot Manager
- Define lots by point numbers
- Closure checks, editing, reporting, and lot drawing
Lot Layout
- Layout lots along alignments
- Controls for area targets, setbacks, and frontage
Offsets, Intersections, and Cul-de-Sacs
- Right-of-way and edge-of-pavement layout tools
Annotation
Angle and Distance Labels
- Flexible labeling for all layout scenarios
- Automatic overlap resolution
Curve Labels
- Stack, arc-based, or tabular curve labeling
Survey Text
- Create common plat labels such as offsets and dimensions
Label Elevations
- Spot elevation labeling along alignments
Linetypes
- Draw specialized survey linetypes
Surfaces
Build Surfaces
- Triangulation or rectangular grid methods
Contouring
- One-step triangulate and contour from 3D entities or surface files
Surface Manager
- Modify display properties
- Add or remove points and breaklines
- Swap triangulation edges
Volumes
- Earthwork volume calculations between surfaces
Pad Design
- Tie cut/fill slopes from pad perimeter
- Build pad surfaces and balance volumes
Centerlines and Profiles
Design and Edit Centerlines
- Create or input alignments with graphical tools
Label Stations and Offsets
- Annotate stations and offsets along centerlines
Calculate Offsets
- Generate station and offset reports for selected points
Create Offset Points
- Automatically generate points at defined stations and offsets
Spirals
- Support for complex spiral curve configurations
Create Profiles
- Generate profiles from surfaces, entities, or centerline points
Quick Profile
- One-step profile creation with real-time updates
Input and Edit Profiles
- Dual spreadsheet and graphic editing environment
Draw Profiles
- Auto-updating plan-profile sheets
Profiles to 3D
- Create 3D points and polylines from profile data
How it fits into your workflow
Use Carlson Survey as the foundation of your surveying operations. From raw data processing and field-to-finish drafting to surface modeling, volumes, and legal descriptions, Carlson Survey delivers a complete, integrated workflow that keeps office and field teams aligned.
