Carlson Survey is a professional land surveying software designed for the surveyor’s office, providing tools to manage the entire job cycle—from field data collection to producing final CAD plans. It supports 2D and 3D drafting, surface modeling, construction layout data, and automates many surveying tasks to increase efficiency and accuracy. The software integrates seamlessly with popular CAD platforms and offers robust field-to-finish automation, making it suitable for a wide range of surveying projects, including boundary surveys, construction staking, and land development.

Key Features

Field-to-Finish Automation Automates the process from data collection to drawing production.

• Reduces manual work
• Streamlines field-to-office workflows

Seamless CAD Integration Works directly within popular CAD environments.

• Supports DWG, DXF, DGN, LandXML, and C3D formats
• Compatible with AutoCAD, IntelliCAD, and embedded AutoCAD OEM

COGO & Alignment Tools Advanced coordinate geometry and alignment calculations.

• Accurate calculation of coordinates, angles, and distances
• Essential for precise survey measurements

Topographic and Contour Mapping Generates detailed terrain models and contour lines.

• Supports site planning and terrain analysis
• Enhances visualization of survey data

Point Management Comprehensive tools for managing survey points.

• Import/export points in various formats
• Download/upload data to field data collectors

Subdivision and Lot Design Automates subdivision layouts with dynamic lot creation.

• Takes into account roadways, setbacks, and site constraints
• Generates customizable legal descriptions and reports

Least Squares Network Adjustment Processes raw survey data for network accuracy.

• Includes SurvNET for robust least squares adjustment
• Improves data reliability and precision

Point Cloud Processing Imports and analyzes high-resolution 3D point cloud data.

• Supports modern surveying methods
• Enhances accuracy for topographic and construction surveys

Benefits

Increased Efficiency Streamlines the entire survey process from field to final plan.

• Reduces time spent on manual drafting and calculations
• Automates repetitive tasks

Improved Accuracy Advanced tools and adjustments ensure reliable results.

• Minimizes errors in calculations and data processing
• Supports precise legal and construction documentation

Flexible Integration Works with various CAD platforms and data formats.

• Adapts to existing workflows and software environments
• Facilitates collaboration across teams and disciplines

Comprehensive Solution Covers all aspects of land surveying in one package.

• Supports office and field operations
• Suitable for projects of varying complexity