Carlson Survey IntelliCAD 2026 – Powerful CAD design for Land Surveyors

Carlson Survey is a complete, affordable CAD-based land surveying software tailored specifically for land surveyors who demand precision, flexibility, and ease of use. Built on the trusted IntelliCAD engine, it delivers high performance surveying deliverables compared to alternate CAD platforms

Carlson Survey IntelliCAD provides all the tools you need for efficient field to finish workflows, including advanced coordinate geometry (COGO), lot layout, surface modeling, field data import, profiles, annotations, and more. Whether you’re creating plats, processing field data, or generating topographic surveys, Carlson Survey with IntelliCAD streamlines your workflows while ensuring high accuracy and industry-standard compliance

• Full CAD Functionality - Powered by IntelliCAD 13.1, offering a familiar CAD environment at a fraction of the cost

• Field to Finish Software - Easily import field data and automatically generate points, linework, and symbols

• Advanced COGO Tools & Legal Description writer - Perform lot closures, traverse adjustments, and curve solutions with ease

• Surface Modeling & Volumes - Generate contours, TINs, and compute cut/fill volumes with precision

• Data Interoperability - Seamless integration with Carlson data collectors, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, LDD, LandXML, and other common industry native file formats

• Intuitive Interface - Clean layout with surveyor-friendly menus and customizable tool palettes

Why Choose Carlson Survey 2026?

• No annual subscription – you own your license

• Annual Software Maintenance includes new features, product updates/patches, support and CAD engine updates

• Ideal for small firms and independent surveyors seeking full CAD capabilities without the hefty price tag of alternatives like Civil 3D or AutoCAD

Overview

Carlson Survey offers a complete suite of surveying tools designed to meet the needs of professionals in the field. It can be purchased as a standalone module or as part of the Carlson Civil Suite, which also includes Civil, Hydrology, and GIS. It is compatible with an included license of IntelliCAD or can be used with a separately purchased license of AutoCAD.

Key Features

Carlson Survey includes a range of features that are comparable to the survey and GIS components of leading programs such as:

• DCA/Softdesk/Land Desktop
• AutoCAD Map
• Civil 3D
• Eagle Point
• TerraModel
• GeoPak
• InRoads

Comprehensive Surveying Capabilities

Carlson Survey provides a robust set of tools for various surveying tasks, ensuring precision and efficiency:

• Advanced data collection and analysis
• Integration with GIS for comprehensive mapping solutions
• Support for a wide range of surveying instruments and data formats
• Powerful data processing and visualization tools

Documentation and Resources

For a detailed overview of the features and capabilities of Carlson Survey, view the brochure using the link below:

View the Carlson Survey Brochure