The Carlson Software modules for land development professionals provide very competitive alternatives to Autodesk‘s Civil 3D, Land Desktop (retired), Civil Design (retired), Raster Design (retired), Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

Carlson’s desktop software must be installed with a CAD platform such as IntelliCAD, AutoCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM). Carlson Software includes a perpetual license of IntelliCAD with their “For CAD” modules but also allows users to install the program on top of your own separately purchased license of a full AutoCAD-based program such as AutoCAD, Map or Civil 3D.

Carlson Survey and Carlson Takeoff are the only 2 programs that can be purchased with an embedded AutoCAD (OEM) license.

ALL Carlson desktop products work natively in the latest DWG format. This means that you create DWG files, you open DWG files and you save DWG files – there is no need to import, export or convert to others using a different CAD-based program.

Your purchase of Carlson includes a perpetual license of the Carlson program and either IntelliCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM).

Carlson Software can be purchased as individual modules or by bundling 2 or more products at a discounted price so you only pay for what you need!

Carlson Civil Suite includes the Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS modules and compares to Autodesk Civil 3D.

Carlson CADnet is a single module that’s functionality is comparable to Autodesk Raster Design.

You can also use a Select Suite to build your own bundle of a Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 choosing from Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, CADnet and Point Cloud Basic.

Carlson Takeoff Suite and Takeoff with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) is comparable to Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

All Carlson desktop software products provide a wide range of conversion and import and export functions for other file formats such as Civil 3d, LandXML, Topcon and Trimble.

For Carlson products that run with IntellliCAD and/or your separately purchased license of AutoCAD, Carlson offers users an Annual Maintenance program that keeps the software up to date. The purchase of Maintenance is optional and pricing is calculated at 10% of the retail price of the product per year.

Carlson Software offers free technical support from their main office to all Carlson Software users regardless of customer or license status.

Although users may find it difficult to install older Carlson desktop software on newer machines due to limitations of newer Windows operating systems, Carlson continues offering support for those versions.

Carlson GIS offers a comprehensive set of tools for managing Geographic Information Systems, supporting both importing from Esri Shapefiles and creating GIS entities within DWG files. GIS gives users the ability to insert and convert geo-referenced images from sources like Esri and Google Earth, and includes features for data capture, labeling, import/export of SHP files, and polygon topology analysis.

Carlson calls this program “An awesome GIS “Swiss Army Knife” for the surveyor or engineer.”

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Carlson GIS includes many tools for managing a Geographic Information System whether importing from Esri Shapefiles or creating one from scratch using entities in your DWG file.

Carlson GIS also provides tools for inserting and converting geo-referenced images from outside sources such as Esri, Google Earth and MrSID.

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: I’m a land surveyor. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a civil engineer. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a contractor and need to do takeoffs and create machine control files. What software do I need?

FAQ: What are the latest improvements in Carlson Software?

FAQ: What features & menus are in Carlson GIS?

FAQ: What features & menus are in ALL Carlson Software desktop programs?

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!

The Carlson Software modules for land development professionals provide very competitive alternatives to Autodesk‘s Civil 3D, Land Desktop (retired), Civil Design (retired), Raster Design (retired), Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

Carlson’s desktop software must be installed with a CAD platform such as IntelliCAD, AutoCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM). Carlson Software includes a perpetual license of IntelliCAD with their “For CAD” modules but also allows users to install the program on top of your own separately purchased license of a full AutoCAD-based program such as AutoCAD, Map or Civil 3D.

Carlson Survey and Carlson Takeoff are the only 2 programs that can be purchased with an embedded AutoCAD (OEM) license.

ALL Carlson desktop products work natively in the latest DWG format. This means that you create DWG files, you open DWG files and you save DWG files – there is no need to import, export or convert to others using a different CAD-based program.

Your purchase of Carlson includes a perpetual license of the Carlson program and either IntelliCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM).

Carlson Software can be purchased as individual modules or by bundling 2 or more products at a discounted price so you only pay for what you need!

Carlson Civil Suite includes the Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS modules and compares to Autodesk Civil 3D.

Carlson CADnet is a single module that’s functionality is comparable to Autodesk Raster Design.

You can also use a Select Suite to build your own bundle of a Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 choosing from Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, CADnet and Point Cloud Basic.

Carlson Takeoff Suite and Takeoff with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) is comparable to Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

All Carlson desktop software products provide a wide range of conversion and import and export functions for other file formats such as Civil 3d, LandXML, Topcon and Trimble.

For Carlson products that run with IntellliCAD and/or your separately purchased license of AutoCAD, Carlson offers users an Annual Maintenance program that keeps the software up to date. The purchase of Maintenance is optional and pricing is calculated at 10% of the retail price of the product per year.

Carlson Software offers free technical support from their main office to all Carlson Software users regardless of customer or license status.

Although users may find it difficult to install older Carlson desktop software on newer machines due to limitations of newer Windows operating systems, Carlson continues offering support for those versions.

Carlson Hydrology offers engineers and hydrologists a user-friendly hydrologic and hydraulic solution seamlessly integrated into CAD environments, allowing for easy navigation and utilization of common elements like polylines and text.

With its comprehensive suite of features, Carlson Hydrology streamlines site drainage and runoff analysis, storm drain system design and drafting, and precise pond design and sizing, providing a robust toolset for water management projects.

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Carlson Hydrology is a complete hydrologic and hydraulic solution for engineers and hydrologists.

Carlson Hydrology offers a user-friendly interface within the familiar CAD environment, making it effortless to navigate with common elements like polylines, text, and layers.

Carlson Hydrology facilitates thorough site drainage and runoff analysis, including storm drain system design and drafting as well as precise pond design and sizing capabilities.

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: I’m a land surveyor. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a civil engineer. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a contractor and need to do takeoffs and create machine control files. What software do I need?

FAQ: What are the latest improvements in Carlson Software?

FAQ: What features & menus are in Carlson Hydrology?

FAQ: What features & menus are in ALL Carlson Software desktop programs?

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!

The Carlson Software modules for land development professionals provide very competitive alternatives to Autodesk‘s Civil 3D, Land Desktop (retired), Civil Design (retired), Raster Design (retired), Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

Carlson’s desktop software must be installed with a CAD platform such as IntelliCAD, AutoCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM). Carlson Software includes a perpetual license of IntelliCAD with their “For CAD” modules but also allows users to install the program on top of your own separately purchased license of a full AutoCAD-based program such as AutoCAD, Map or Civil 3D.

Carlson Survey and Carlson Takeoff are the only 2 programs that can be purchased with an embedded AutoCAD (OEM) license.

ALL Carlson desktop products work natively in the latest DWG format. This means that you create DWG files, you open DWG files and you save DWG files – there is no need to import, export or convert to others using a different CAD-based program.

Your purchase of Carlson includes a perpetual license of the Carlson program and either IntelliCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM).

Carlson Software can be purchased as individual modules or by bundling 2 or more products at a discounted price so you only pay for what you need!

Carlson Civil Suite includes the Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS modules and compares to Autodesk Civil 3D.

Carlson CADnet is a single module that’s functionality is comparable to Autodesk Raster Design.

You can also use a Select Suite to build your own bundle of a Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 choosing from Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, CADnet and Point Cloud Basic.

Carlson Takeoff Suite and Takeoff with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) is comparable to Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

All Carlson desktop software products provide a wide range of conversion and import and export functions for other file formats such as Civil 3d, LandXML, Topcon and Trimble.

For Carlson products that run with IntellliCAD and/or your separately purchased license of AutoCAD, Carlson offers users an Annual Maintenance program that keeps the software up to date. The purchase of Maintenance is optional and pricing is calculated at 10% of the retail price of the product per year.

Carlson Software offers free technical support from their main office to all Carlson Software users regardless of customer or license status.

Although users may find it difficult to install older Carlson desktop software on newer machines due to limitations of newer Windows operating systems, Carlson continues offering support for those versions.

Carlson Point Cloud allows users to efficiently register scans to local coordinates, automate field-to-finish processing of linework and symbols, and generate contours, profiles, sections, and breaklines directly from point cloud data.

This innovative software seamlessly integrates with Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil, and Carlson Mining programs, empowering users to handle extensive datasets of up to 1 billion points and produce CAD deliverables effortlessly within the familiar Carlson environment.

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Carlson Point Cloud can be purchased with either Advanced or Basic feature offerings. Both programs are able to go from field scan to finished plat, all with seamless integration to Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil and Carlson Mining programs.

This innovative software empowers users with robust automation capabilities, effortlessly handling extensive datasets of up to 1 billion points while maintaining the intuitive Carlson interface.

With Carlson Point Cloud, users can:

• register scans to local coordinates, refine point sets through filtering or decimation, and incorporate raster images into 3D environments
• utilize edge snapping and code descriptions for automated field-to-finish processing of linework and symbols
• generate contours, profiles, sections, and breaklines directly from the point cloud data
• export comprehensive surface models, points, contours, breaklines, grids, and profiles directly to DWG files.

FAQ: P3D? or Point Cloud? then Point Cloud Basic? or Point Cloud Advanced?

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: I’m a land surveyor. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a civil engineer. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a contractor and need to do takeoffs and create machine control files. What software do I need?

FAQ: What are the latest improvements in Carlson Software?

FAQ: What features & menus are in ALL Carlson Software desktop programs?

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!

The Carlson Software modules for land development professionals provide very competitive alternatives to Autodesk‘s Civil 3D, Land Desktop (retired), Civil Design (retired), Raster Design (retired), Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

Carlson’s desktop software must be installed with a CAD platform such as IntelliCAD, AutoCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM). Carlson Software includes a perpetual license of IntelliCAD with their “For CAD” modules but also allows users to install the program on top of your own separately purchased license of a full AutoCAD-based program such as AutoCAD, Map or Civil 3D.

Carlson Survey and Carlson Takeoff are the only 2 programs that can be purchased with an embedded AutoCAD (OEM) license.

ALL Carlson desktop products work natively in the latest DWG format. This means that you create DWG files, you open DWG files and you save DWG files – there is no need to import, export or convert to others using a different CAD-based program.

Your purchase of Carlson includes a perpetual license of the Carlson program and either IntelliCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM).

Carlson Software can be purchased as individual modules or by bundling 2 or more products at a discounted price so you only pay for what you need!

Carlson Civil Suite includes the Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS modules and compares to Autodesk Civil 3D.

Carlson CADnet is a single module that’s functionality is comparable to Autodesk Raster Design.

You can also use a Select Suite to build your own bundle of a Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 choosing from Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, CADnet and Point Cloud Basic.

Carlson Takeoff Suite and Takeoff with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) is comparable to Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

All Carlson desktop software products provide a wide range of conversion and import and export functions for other file formats such as Civil 3d, LandXML, Topcon and Trimble.

For Carlson products that run with IntellliCAD and/or your separately purchased license of AutoCAD, Carlson offers users an Annual Maintenance program that keeps the software up to date. The purchase of Maintenance is optional and pricing is calculated at 10% of the retail price of the product per year.

Carlson Software offers free technical support from their main office to all Carlson Software users regardless of customer or license status.

Although users may find it difficult to install older Carlson desktop software on newer machines due to limitations of newer Windows operating systems, Carlson continues offering support for those versions.

Carlson Point Cloud allows users to efficiently register scans to local coordinates, automate field-to-finish processing of linework and symbols, and generate contours, profiles, sections, and breaklines directly from point cloud data.

This innovative software seamlessly integrates with Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil, and Carlson Mining programs, empowering users to handle extensive datasets of up to 1 billion points and produce CAD deliverables effortlessly within the familiar Carlson environment.

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Carlson Point Cloud can be purchased with either Basic or Advanced feature offerings. Both programs are able to go from field scan to finished plat, all with seamless integration to Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil and Carlson Mining programs.

This innovative software empowers users with robust automation capabilities, effortlessly handling extensive datasets of up to 1 billion points while maintaining the intuitive Carlson interface.

With Carlson Point Cloud, users can:

• register scans to local coordinates, refine point sets through filtering or decimation, and incorporate raster images into 3D environments
• utilize edge snapping and code descriptions for automated field-to-finish processing of linework and symbols
• generate contours, profiles, sections, and breaklines directly from the point cloud data
• export comprehensive surface models, points, contours, breaklines, grids, and profiles directly to DWG files.

FAQ: P3D? or Point Cloud? then Point Cloud Basic? or Point Cloud Advanced?

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: I’m a land surveyor. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a civil engineer. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a contractor and need to do takeoffs and create machine control files. What software do I need?

FAQ: What are the latest improvements in Carlson Software?

FAQ: What features & menus are in ALL Carlson Software desktop programs?

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!

The Carlson Software modules for land development professionals provide very competitive alternatives to Autodesk‘s Civil 3D, Land Desktop (retired), Civil Design (retired), Raster Design (retired), Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

Carlson’s desktop software must be installed with a CAD platform such as IntelliCAD, AutoCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM). Carlson Software includes a perpetual license of IntelliCAD with their “For CAD” modules but also allows users to install the program on top of your own separately purchased license of a full AutoCAD-based program such as AutoCAD, Map or Civil 3D.

Carlson Survey and Carlson Takeoff are the only 2 programs that can be purchased with an embedded AutoCAD (OEM) license.

ALL Carlson desktop products work natively in the latest DWG format. This means that you create DWG files, you open DWG files and you save DWG files – there is no need to import, export or convert to others using a different CAD-based program.

Your purchase of Carlson includes a perpetual license of the Carlson program and either IntelliCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM).

Carlson Software can be purchased as individual modules or by bundling 2 or more products at a discounted price so you only pay for what you need!

Carlson Civil Suite includes the Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS modules and compares to Autodesk Civil 3D.

Carlson CADnet is a single module that’s functionality is comparable to Autodesk Raster Design.

You can also use a Select Suite to build your own bundle of a Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 choosing from Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, CADnet and Point Cloud Basic.

Carlson Takeoff Suite and Takeoff with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) is comparable to Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

All Carlson desktop software products provide a wide range of conversion and import and export functions for other file formats such as Civil 3d, LandXML, Topcon and Trimble.

For Carlson products that run with IntellliCAD and/or your separately purchased license of AutoCAD, Carlson offers users an Annual Maintenance program that keeps the software up to date. The purchase of Maintenance is optional and pricing is calculated at 10% of the retail price of the product per year.

Carlson Software offers free technical support from their main office to all Carlson Software users regardless of customer or license status.

Although users may find it difficult to install older Carlson desktop software on newer machines due to limitations of newer Windows operating systems, Carlson continues offering support for those versions.

Carlson Survey offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline surveying tasks, from data collection to analysis. With intuitive features and customizable workflows, Carlson Survey empowers professionals to efficiently handle complex survey projects with precision and ease.

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Carlson Survey includes features that are comparable to the survey and GIS components of programs such as: DCA/Softdesk/Land Desktop (retired), AutoCAD Map, Civil 3d, Eagle Point (retired), TerraModel (retired), GeoPak and InRoads.

Carlson Survey also includes all the menus and functionality of the retired C & G Software program.

In addition to the functionality of the CAD-platform it’s running on top of and the identical functionality available in the first 7 menus of all Carlson Desktop Software, Carlson Survey offers all the desktop drafting, calculation and mapping abilities a land surveyor needs.

Additionally, the drawing and data files such as Coordinate (CRD) and Field Codes (FLD and FCL) can be shared and used directly by Carlson’s field data collection software SurvPC and (retired) SurvCE.

With Carlson Survey, users are able to:

• import and export data files for Civil 3d, Land Desktop, LandXML, Trimble, Topcon, Google Earth and more
• import and adjust raw data files using various methods including least squares analysis, Compass , Crandall and Transit
• perform all COGO-related queries and staking calculations
• perform survey-related tasks such as translations, map and deed checks and closures, point setting and staking, blunder detection, legal description writer and deed correlation
• perform a limited scope of GIS-related tasks that include importing and exporting shapefiles and importing MrSID or other geo-referenced imagery and feature data
• create and manage points in the drawing or in the CRD file editor
• use Field to Finish to draw points, symbols and both 2D and 3D linework for plan production and model building
• create and manage surface model triangulation files from field data or importing from Google Earth or other sources
• calculate earthwork volumes for pads, stockpiles or between two surfaces and calculate adjustments required to balance cut and fill
• view and perform quality checks on surface model files in various 3d viewers including a 3D Fly By
• create and manage horizontal alignments
• create and manage profiles of ground elevations, roadways, sewer pipes and crossings
• design and map single parcel boundaries or networks of subdivision lots that dynamically adjust to accommodate building footprint and setback restrictions.

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: I’m a land surveyor. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a civil engineer. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a contractor and need to do takeoffs and create machine control files. What software do I need?

FAQ: What are the latest improvements in Carlson Software?

FAQ: What features & menus are in Carlson Survey?

FAQ: What features & menus are in ALL Carlson Software desktop programs?

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!

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The Carlson Software modules for land development professionals provide very competitive alternatives to Autodesk‘s Civil 3D, Land Desktop (retired), Civil Design (retired), Raster Design (retired), Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

Carlson’s desktop software must be installed with a CAD platform such as IntelliCAD, AutoCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM). Carlson Software includes a perpetual license of IntelliCAD with their “For CAD” modules but also allows users to install the program on top of your own separately purchased license of a full AutoCAD-based program such as AutoCAD, Map or Civil 3D.

Carlson Survey and Carlson Takeoff are the only 2 programs that can be purchased with an embedded AutoCAD (OEM) license.

ALL Carlson desktop products work natively in the latest DWG format. This means that you create DWG files, you open DWG files and you save DWG files – there is no need to import, export or convert to others using a different CAD-based program.

Your purchase of Carlson includes a perpetual license of the Carlson program and either IntelliCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM).

Carlson Software can be purchased as individual modules or by bundling 2 or more products at a discounted price so you only pay for what you need!

Carlson Civil Suite includes the Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS modules and compares to Autodesk Civil 3D.

Carlson CADnet is a single module that’s functionality is comparable to Autodesk Raster Design.

You can also use a Select Suite to build your own bundle of a Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 choosing from Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, CADnet and Point Cloud Basic.

Carlson Takeoff Suite and Takeoff with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) is comparable to Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

All Carlson desktop software products provide a wide range of conversion and import and export functions for other file formats such as Civil 3d, LandXML, Topcon and Trimble.

For Carlson products that run with IntellliCAD and/or your separately purchased license of AutoCAD, Carlson offers users an Annual Maintenance program that keeps the software up to date. The purchase of Maintenance is optional and pricing is calculated at 10% of the retail price of the product per year.

Carlson Software offers free technical support from their main office to all Carlson Software users regardless of customer or license status.

Although users may find it difficult to install older Carlson desktop software on newer machines due to limitations of newer Windows operating systems, Carlson continues offering support for those versions.

Carlson iCAD is an affordable CAD program that is .dwg file based and designed to fit into your production workflow. Carlson iCAD allows drafters to finish drawings and engineers to review drawings.

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: I’m a land surveyor. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a civil engineer. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a contractor and need to do takeoffs and create machine control files. What software do I need?

FAQ: What are the latest improvements in Carlson Software?

FAQ: What features & menus are in ALL Carlson Software desktop programs?

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!

SurveyGNSS serves as an essential post-processing software tightly integrated into Carlson’s field and office workflow, providing reliable and precise tools for all post-processing applications.

Catering to surveyors and positioning experts, SurveyGNSS offers seamless import of GNSS observations, intuitive interface with interactive elements, and efficient integration with Carlson’s suite of desktop software for streamlined data interaction and quality control, ensuring accurate results exported to Survey or GIS platforms.

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: I’m a land surveyor. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a civil engineer. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a contractor and need to do takeoffs and create machine control files. What software do I need?

FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!

Carlson SurvNET: True Network Least Squares

This program, unlike other Network Least Squares program, automatically means all horizontal and vertical angles including slope distances. No need to manually mean and input all multiple direct or reverse or closed horizon pairs of angles and distances; SurvNET does this automatically.

SurvNET also automatically weights redundant angle and distances, it applies and reports these new standard errors after adjusting. SurvNET Network Least Squares reports include mean angle and distance splits prior to adjustment, error ellipse reports, and positional tolerance inversing for Alta Survey compliance.

The SurvNet program is also included in Carlson Survey, Survey with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) and as part of Civil Suite.

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For addresses within the United States: For an additional charge of $15 we will have Carlson ship a CD/DVD of the software via UPS Ground that should arrive approximately 5 days after your order has been processed. Please note that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only.

Click here to download and to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or hardware? Or maybe you’re interested in a competitive upgrade from your Land Desktop, TerraModel, Eagle Point or Civil 3d?

And sometimes I’m able to give unadvertised discounts  so give me a call, send me an email or follow this link and click on Request a Custom Proposal to see what is available!

The Carlson Software modules for land development professionals provide very competitive alternatives to Autodesk‘s Civil 3D, Land Desktop (retired), Civil Design (retired), Raster Design (retired), Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

Carlson’s desktop software must be installed with a CAD platform such as IntelliCAD, AutoCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM). Carlson Software includes a perpetual license of IntelliCAD with their “For CAD” modules but also allows users to install the program on top of your own separately purchased license of a full AutoCAD-based program such as AutoCAD, Map or Civil 3D.

Carlson Survey and Carlson Takeoff are the only 2 programs that can be purchased with an embedded AutoCAD (OEM) license.

ALL Carlson desktop products work natively in the latest DWG format. This means that you create DWG files, you open DWG files and you save DWG files – there is no need to import, export or convert to others using a different CAD-based program.

Your purchase of Carlson includes a perpetual license of the Carlson program and either IntelliCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM).

Carlson Software can be purchased as individual modules or by bundling 2 or more products at a discounted price so you only pay for what you need!

Carlson Civil Suite includes the Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS modules and compares to Autodesk Civil 3D.

Carlson CADnet is a single module that’s functionality is comparable to Autodesk Raster Design.

You can also use a Select Suite to build your own bundle of a Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 choosing from Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, CADnet and Point Cloud Basic.

Carlson Takeoff Suite and Takeoff with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) is comparable to Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

All Carlson desktop software products provide a wide range of conversion and import and export functions for other file formats such as Civil 3d, LandXML, Topcon and Trimble.

For Carlson products that run with IntellliCAD and/or your separately purchased license of AutoCAD, Carlson offers users an Annual Maintenance program that keeps the software up to date. The purchase of Maintenance is optional and pricing is calculated at 10% of the retail price of the product per year.

Carlson Software offers free technical support from their main office to all Carlson Software users regardless of customer or license status.

Although users may find it difficult to install older Carlson desktop software on newer machines due to limitations of newer Windows operating systems, Carlson continues offering support for those versions.

Carlson Point Cloud allows users to efficiently register scans to local coordinates, automate field-to-finish processing of linework and symbols, and generate contours, profiles, sections, and breaklines directly from point cloud data.

This innovative software seamlessly integrates with Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil, and Carlson Mining programs, empowering users to handle extensive datasets of up to 1 billion points and produce CAD deliverables effortlessly within the familiar Carlson environment.

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Carlson Point Cloud can be purchased with either Basic or Advanced feature offerings. Both programs are able to go from field scan to finished plat, all with seamless integration to Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil and Carlson Mining programs.

This innovative software empowers users with robust automation capabilities, effortlessly handling extensive datasets of up to 1 billion points while maintaining the intuitive Carlson interface.

With Carlson Point Cloud, users can:

• register scans to local coordinates, refine point sets through filtering or decimation, and incorporate raster images into 3D environments
• utilize edge snapping and code descriptions for automated field-to-finish processing of linework and symbols
• generate contours, profiles, sections, and breaklines directly from the point cloud data
• export comprehensive surface models, points, contours, breaklines, grids, and profiles directly to DWG files.

FAQ: P3D? or Point Cloud? then Point Cloud Basic? or Point Cloud Advanced?

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: I’m a land surveyor. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a civil engineer. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a contractor and need to do takeoffs and create machine control files. What software do I need?

FAQ: What are the latest improvements in Carlson Software?

FAQ: What features & menus are in ALL Carlson Software desktop programs?

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!

Carlson Software’s revolutionary Precision 3D platform combines the ease and delight of a completely 3D environment with the rigor and precision of sophisticated engineering tools.

Much more than 3D just as a visualization tool, the software utilizes the newest technologies to allow users to easily combine data from a wide variety of sources to create high fidelity 3D surfaces (P3D Topo) and hydrology-related deliverables (P3D Hydro).

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: What are the latest improvements in Carlson Software?

Post: P3D Topo? Or Point Cloud? Point Cloud Basic? Or Point Cloud Advanced…?

FAQ: What features are in Carlson Precision 3d?

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!

The Carlson Software modules for land development professionals provide very competitive alternatives to Autodesk‘s Civil 3D, Land Desktop (retired), Civil Design (retired), Raster Design (retired), Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

Carlson’s desktop software must be installed with a CAD platform such as IntelliCAD, AutoCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM). Carlson Software includes a perpetual license of IntelliCAD with their “For CAD” modules but also allows users to install the program on top of your own separately purchased license of a full AutoCAD-based program such as AutoCAD, Map or Civil 3D.

Carlson Survey and Carlson Takeoff are the only 2 programs that can be purchased with an embedded AutoCAD (OEM) license.

ALL Carlson desktop products work natively in the latest DWG format. This means that you create DWG files, you open DWG files and you save DWG files – there is no need to import, export or convert to others using a different CAD-based program.

Your purchase of Carlson includes a perpetual license of the Carlson program and either IntelliCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM).

Carlson Software can be purchased as individual modules or by bundling 2 or more products at a discounted price so you only pay for what you need!

Carlson Civil Suite includes the Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS modules and compares to Autodesk Civil 3D.

Carlson CADnet is a single module that’s functionality is comparable to Autodesk Raster Design.

You can also use a Select Suite to build your own bundle of a Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 choosing from Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, CADnet and Point Cloud Basic.

Carlson Takeoff Suite and Takeoff with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) is comparable to Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

All Carlson desktop software products provide a wide range of conversion and import and export functions for other file formats such as Civil 3d, LandXML, Topcon and Trimble.

For Carlson products that run with IntellliCAD and/or your separately purchased license of AutoCAD, Carlson offers users an Annual Maintenance program that keeps the software up to date. The purchase of Maintenance is optional and pricing is calculated at 10% of the retail price of the product per year.

Carlson Software offers free technical support from their main office to all Carlson Software users regardless of customer or license status.

Although users may find it difficult to install older Carlson desktop software on newer machines due to limitations of newer Windows operating systems, Carlson continues offering support for those versions.

Carlson Precision 3D Topo provides surveyors, contractors, and engineers with advanced tools in a sharp 3D interface to locate and correct digital terrain model errors, ensuring the highest quality DTM surface. Integrated into Carlson Software’s revolutionary Precision 3D platform, the software combines the ease of a fully 3D environment with sophisticated engineering tools, allowing users to seamlessly integrate data from various sources and create precise 3D surfaces and hydrology-related deliverables.

Much more than 3D just as a visualization tool, the software utilizes the newest technologies to allow users to easily combine data from a wide variety of sources to create high fidelity 3D surfaces (P3D Topo) and hydrology-related deliverables (P3D Hydro).

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: I’m a land surveyor. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a civil engineer. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a contractor and need to do takeoffs and create machine control files. What software do I need?

Post: P3D Topo? Or Point Cloud? Point Cloud Basic? Or Point Cloud Advanced…?

FAQ: What features are in Carlson Precision 3d?

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!

The Carlson Software modules for land development professionals provide very competitive alternatives to Autodesk‘s Civil 3D, Land Desktop (retired), Civil Design (retired), Raster Design (retired), Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

Carlson’s desktop software must be installed with a CAD platform such as IntelliCAD, AutoCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM). Carlson Software includes a perpetual license of IntelliCAD with their “For CAD” modules but also allows users to install the program on top of your own separately purchased license of a full AutoCAD-based program such as AutoCAD, Map or Civil 3D.

Carlson Survey and Carlson Takeoff are the only 2 programs that can be purchased with an embedded AutoCAD (OEM) license.

ALL Carlson desktop products work natively in the latest DWG format. This means that you create DWG files, you open DWG files and you save DWG files – there is no need to import, export or convert to others using a different CAD-based program.

Your purchase of Carlson includes a perpetual license of the Carlson program and either IntelliCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM).

Carlson Software can be purchased as individual modules or by bundling 2 or more products at a discounted price so you only pay for what you need!

Carlson Civil Suite includes the Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS modules and compares to Autodesk Civil 3D.

Carlson CADnet is a single module that’s functionality is comparable to Autodesk Raster Design.

You can also use a Select Suite to build your own bundle of a Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 choosing from Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, CADnet and Point Cloud Basic.

Carlson Takeoff Suite and Takeoff with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) is comparable to Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.

All Carlson desktop software products provide a wide range of conversion and import and export functions for other file formats such as Civil 3d, LandXML, Topcon and Trimble.

For Carlson products that run with IntellliCAD and/or your separately purchased license of AutoCAD, Carlson offers users an Annual Maintenance program that keeps the software up to date. The purchase of Maintenance is optional and pricing is calculated at 10% of the retail price of the product per year.

Carlson Software offers free technical support from their main office to all Carlson Software users regardless of customer or license status.

Although users may find it difficult to install older Carlson desktop software on newer machines due to limitations of newer Windows operating systems, Carlson continues offering support for those versions.

Carlson Survey encompasses a wide array of features comparable to survey and GIS components found in various software programs, including retired ones like DCA/Softdesk/Land Desktop and Eagle Point.

It offers comprehensive desktop drafting, calculation, and mapping capabilities essential for land surveyors, alongside seamless integration with field data collection software like SurvPC and SurvCE.

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Carlson Survey includes features that are comparable to the survey and GIS components of programs such as: DCA/Softdesk/Land Desktop (retired), AutoCAD Map, Civil 3d, Eagle Point (retired), TerraModel (retired), GeoPak and InRoads.

Carlson Survey also includes all the menus and functionality of the retired C & G Software program.

In addition to the functionality of the CAD-platform it’s running on top of and the identical functionality available in the first 7 menus of all Carlson Desktop Software, Carlson Survey offers all the desktop drafting, calculation and mapping abilities a land surveyor needs.

Additionally, the drawing and data files such as Coordinate (CRD) and Field Codes (FLD and FCL) can be shared and used directly by Carlson’s field data collection software SurvPC and (retired) SurvCE.

With Carlson Survey, users are able to:

• import and export data files for Civil 3d, Land Desktop, LandXML, Trimble, Topcon, Google Earth and more
• import and adjust raw data files using various methods including least squares analysis, Compass , Crandall and Transit
• perform all COGO-related queries and staking calculations
• perform survey-related tasks such as translations, map and deed checks and closures, point setting and staking, blunder detection, legal description writer and deed correlation
• perform a limited scope of GIS-related tasks that include importing and exporting shapefiles and importing MrSID or other geo-referenced imagery and feature data
• create and manage points in the drawing or in the CRD file editor
• use Field to Finish to draw points, symbols and both 2D and 3D linework for plan production and model building
• create and manage surface model triangulation files from field data or importing from Google Earth or other sources
• calculate earthwork volumes for pads, stockpiles or between two surfaces and calculate adjustments required to balance cut and fill
• view and perform quality checks on surface model files in various 3d viewers including a 3D Fly By
• create and manage horizontal alignments
• create and manage profiles of ground elevations, roadways, sewer pipes and crossings
• design and map single parcel boundaries or networks of subdivision lots that dynamically adjust to accommodate building footprint and setback restrictions.

FAQ: What you should know about purchasing Carlson Software

FAQ: I’m a land surveyor. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a civil engineer. What software do I need?

FAQ: I’m a contractor and need to do takeoffs and create machine control files. What software do I need?

FAQ: What are the latest improvements in Carlson Software?

FAQ: What features & menus are in Carlson Survey with embedded AutoCAD (OEM)?

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FAQs: Carlson Software

FAQs: Software Buying Guide

FAQs: Installation and Technical Support

FAQs: System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

FAQs: Training

Delivery & Downloads

All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.

For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.

Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.

30 Day Trials

Click here to request a 30 day trial serial number

Need pricing for upgrades, maintenance renewals or for orders of 4 or more licenses?

Click here to send us a message or click here to Request a Custom Proposal to see what we can do!