With tools for data capture and linking, data labeling, import/export of SHP files, polygon topology creation and analysis, and more, Carlson GIS is an awesome GIS “Swiss Army Knife” for the surveyor or engineer.
The Carlson line of software has 64-bit capabilities, is Windows 7 compatible, and works on AutoCAD® and comes with IntelliCAD built in.
Also included are hundreds of enhancements to basic AutoCAD commands. Part of the Carlson Civil Suite, Carlson GIS runs atop of regular AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map, Land Desktop or Civil 3D, as well as legacy versions, plus on IntelliCAD.
Features :
Built from the Carlson product line, first introduced in 1994, Carlson GIS delivers a new level of powerful GIS automation, including the following features:
Standard Features
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General
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Built on AutoCAD
Runs in AutoCAD legacy versions as well as AutoCAD Map, Land Desktop and Civil3D and on IntelliCAD
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Project Setup
Flexible data storage methods
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Drawing Cleanup
Fix common drafting errors
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Drafting Enhancements
Handy tools for working in AutoCAD such as Join Nearest, Shrinkwrap Entities, Polyline Utilities, Drawing Inspector, Layer Inspector and Twist Screen
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Data Compatibility
Supports industry standard LandXML and scores of specific data conversions
GIS
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Runs with AutoCAD Map 3D
All Map tools are available when running with AutoCAD Map plus additional commands to use Map data such as Label Object Data Areas
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Data Capture
Extracts drawing text or block attributes into database
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Attach GIS Data to Entities
Input, edit, label, inspect and report with simple tools, including querying for parcels or entities that meet conditions
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Polygon Processor
Overlays layered polyline perimeters to create all the subareas
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Import/Export Esri
Conversions between Esri Shape data and coordinates and polylines
Points
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Import/Export
User-defined import and export of point data along with conversions with specific other formats
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Draw Points
Draw points with settings for symbols, layers and styles
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Point Groups
Point group manager to define sets of point by filters
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Coordinate File History
Tracks all changes to points with report and undo functions
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Fix Point Label Overlaps
Finds point label overlaps with rule options to fix automatically
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Point Tools
Utilities for modify point labels such as move with leader, twist and resize
Companion Programs
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Carlson SurvCE
Data collection for Windows CE and Pocket PC
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Carlson Field
Take Carlson and AutoCAD to the field for data collection and stakeout with total stations and GPS
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Carlson Takeoff
Construction Estimating for earthworks, subgrades, material quantities, strata quantities and trench networks
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Carlson Point Clouds
Process laser scan data to generate models, breaklines and points
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Carlson Natural Regrade
Design stable land surfaces that follow natural hydrologic and geomorphology principles
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Carlson Geology
Models drillholes and strata structures and attributes