Carlson "Top 10" List

The Carlson Software product line continues to deliver a new level of powerful automation which is combined with unmatched ease-of-use. Carlson clients continue to benefit from our commitment to produce the finest productivity tools aimed at the land development market. With each successive release our products, our clients are provided dozens of brand new commands, along with hundreds of user-driven improvements. As you review this list, remember that Carlson:

1. Gives Users CAD-Platform Choices

Carlson Software is built on both AutoCAD^® and IntelliCAD^® (built-in), allowing its users to choose their CAD platform. Carlson Software currently runs on AutoCAD and AutoCAD Map versions 2004-2013. For some of the differences between AutoCAD and IntelliCAD, check out the IntelliCAD Overview page!

2. Goes from Concept to Completion (For the Total Project)

From data collection, to design and drafting, to estimating, through stakeout, to machine control, you’ll find complete, interactive software solutions with Carlson, therefore allowing you to skip rework and data conversions.

3. Provides Advanced Technology and Innovation

Carlson provides industry-leading breakthrough features across land surveying, civil engineering, construction and mining to enable its users to do more, do it better and in less time.

4. Enables Dynamic, 3D Design Using Standard Drawing Entities

A unique approach that gives Carlson users all the power they need for automatic or by-command updates and still allows for regular drafting on the entities plus seamless sharing of drawings with other design professionals.

5. Works For and With Its Customers

To us at Carlson, success is measured in the quality of our products and the satisfaction of the individuals and companies that use them. Customer input leads directly to new state-of-the-art features.

6. Believes in Independence

Carlson Software’s independence fosters both our creativity and innovation and that of our users. We are free to focus on our customers to provide better, constantly improved software that “does more.”

7. Provides Full Data Compatibility

Carlson’s product line provides full data interoperability through the use of dozens of built-in drivers, including full support of the industry standard LandXML  format for civil data exchange.

8. Gives Free Technical Support

Get support from Carlson via phone, email, discussion groups and webcasts. There is no product “retirement!” We service all versions of all of our products.

9. Has World-Class Training Options

Software is an investment and you can learn how to best put it to work for you either through Carlson training or with certified members of Carlson College. Attendees get personal one-on-one attention — it’s a hands-on learning experience.

10. Allows Choice of Maintenance as Needed

Each new release of our product line at Carlson Software provides new customer-driven features. Carlson customers are allowed to choose to upgrade based solely on the merits of the software’s new features. There is no retirement of software.