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| Read/write AutoCAD DWG (R 2.5 to 2004) and DXF files |
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| AutoCAD linetype, hatch files, shape files, font file compatible |
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| Full COGO Calculations |
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| Create lots and blocks quickly and efficiently |
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| Create and place buildings or structures with flexible input - re-use and re-edit any building or structure |
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| Efficient staking programs: compute stakes, select points with all CAD commands . |
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| Right-of-way design |
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| Data collector interfacing (all major brands) |
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| Traverse coordination, closure, balancing |
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| Active Drawing Technology - Coordinate Editor, Traverse Editing, Batch COGO |
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| Survey calculations - Linear regression, clusters, powerful line, curve, and point calculating programs |
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| Field to Finish diagramming, layering, symbol placement |
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| Bearing, Distance, Elevation, Description, Number placement |
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| Full Suite of Text Commands - mtext, text, sliding, rotating, scaling, plus advanced Text Placement Tool |
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| Basic Editing Commands - move & rotate |
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| Basic Drawing Commands - line, arc, point |
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| Comprehensive Drawing Commands - line, arc, point, 2&3D polyline, hatching, splines, curve fitting, 3D faces, polyface mesh, more... |
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| Powerful Editing Commands - trim, extend, fillet, chamfer, copy, array, break, join, more... |
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| Raster Imaging - Georeferenced TIFFs, JPG, BMP, Digital Photo support |
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| Surface Modeling - TIN/Grid/TGrid |
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| Contouring |
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| Multi-surface volume calculations |
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| Alignment design & labeling |
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| Cross section template editor |
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| Profile plotting & vertical alignment design |
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| Cross sectioning calculations and plotting |
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| 3D Surface model visualization with rendering |
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| Photo realistic 3D rendering |
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| Points cloud triangulation modeling |
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| Site Design (grading & volumes) |
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