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# Carlson Survey Reviews
**Vendor:** Carlson Software  
**Category:** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design)  
**Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 11
## About Carlson Survey
Carlson Survey is a Windows software application for the Surveyor’s office to manage the complete job cycle from field data collection to drafting a final plan with several CAD options. With minimum effort and time, Carlson Survey allows users to design and produce a 2D drawing, an enhanced 3D surface model and construction layout data sets, for increasing their efficiency and profitability. • Compatibility: AutoCAD©, AutoCAD Map©, Land Desktop©, Civil3D© & IntelliCAD© • Automated Plan Drafting from Field Data • Generation of Surface Models, Roadways, Lots and Plans • Full COGO Features • Simple or Advanced Configurations





## Carlson Survey Discussions
  - [What is Carlson SurvCE?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-carlson-survce)
  - [What is SurvCE software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-survce-software)
  - [How do you use Carlson Software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-carlson-software)
  - [What is Carlson autoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-carlson-autocad)

- [View Carlson Survey pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/carlson-survey/reviews?page=2&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-07+19%3A41%3A11+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=8dbcb9d3-ebf0-4fa2-a836-c93b1caaa34a&secure%5Btoken%5D=be7ce5c61ef87010676a7b1cab05e6d433a41e5fd4d9d290a792d6ef349334d3&format=llm_user)

## Carlson Survey Features
**Plan**
- Documentation 
- Sequence
- Annotate
- Collaborate 

**Design**
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Rendering 
- Drawing
- Editing 

**Construction**
- Fabrication
- Reinforcement
- Clash Detection
- Grading
- Earthwork

**Engineering**
- Hydraulic engineering
- Hydrologic engineering
- Transportation engineering
- Structural engineering

**Additional Functionality**
- Mechanical
- Process Control
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Product Data Management
- Configurable Workflow
- Manufacturing Design Data
- Collaboration Tools
- 3D Imaging
- Data Import/Export
- Civil
- Customizable Fields
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Design Management
- Version Control
- Presentation Tools
- Configuration Management
- Document Generation
- Compliance Management
- Change Management
- Electrical
- Mechatronics
- Project Management
- AI Copilot
- Design Analysis
- CAD Tools
- Document Management
- Bills of Material
- Generative AI
- Visual Analytics
- Data Visualization
- File Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Project Templates
- Content Library

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