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Carlson GIS 2009 Software |
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With tools for
data capture and linking, data labeling, import/export of SHP files,
polygon topology creation and analysis, and more, Carlson GIS 2009
is an awesome GIS “Swiss Army Knife” for the surveyor or engineer.
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General
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Built on AutoCAD: Runs in AutoCAD
versions 2008 to 2000 as well as AutoCAD Map, Land
Desktop and Civil3D and on IntelliCAD 6.4 |
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Project Setup: Flexible data storage
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Drawing Cleanup: Fix common drafting
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Drafting Enchancements: 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 |
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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 |
| Data Capture:
Extracts drawing text or block attributes into
database |
| Attach GIS Data to
Entities: Input, edit, label, inspect and
report with simple tools, including querying for
parcels or entities that meet conditions |
| Polygon Processor:
Overlays layered polyline perimeters to create all the
subareas |
| 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 |
Annotation
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Angle & Distance Labels: Flexible
routines to label linework in all possible layout
combinations plus available rules to automatically fix
label overlaps and revise labels
when entities move |
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Curve Labels: Label curve data in
stack, along arc or in table |
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Survey Text: Routines to create
typical plat labels such as offset and building
dimensions |
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Label Elevations: Label spot
elevations along an alignment |
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Linetypes: Draw special linetypes
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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
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Product Description and History |
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Product Description
Carlson GIS 2009 includes commands for
processing data attached to drawing entities and commands
for drawing cleanup and conversion. Carlson GIS 2009
supports three methods for attaching additional data to
entities: AutoCAD Map, Carlson GIS links and Carlson note
files. Links can be converted between these formats. For
example, using the command "Convert GIS Links to AcadMap",
you can convert Carlson-style GIS links to classic
AutoCAD-style GIS links.
Be aware, however, that the features in
the MapPlus menu require Microsoft® Access 95 or
Microsoft® Access 97 formats for the "mdb" file. If your
Carlson-linked data (developed using the GIS pulldown
commands) is in Microsoft® Access 2000 format or later,
this conversion from Carlson to AutoCAD links will work,
but the linked data will only be viewable using the Map
pulldown rather than the MapPlus pulldown options such as
View/Edit Data. All entities linked to data can also be
converted to ESRI SHP files.
The AutoCAD Map links require one of
the following AutoCAD Map versions: R2, R3, R4, R4.5, or
R5. The commands for this method are in the Map and
MapPlus menu and are available only if you are running
AutoCAD Map. The AutoCAD Map drivers support multiple
database formats including Microsoft®, Oracle and dBase.
When using Map links, you have both the standard AutoCAD
commands to work with in addition to the GIS 2009 MapPlus
commands. The drawback to Map links is that they require
more steps to setup and use.
The Carlson GIS links use Microsoft®
Access MDB database files to attach data to drawing
entities. You do not have to have Microsoft® Access
installed on your computer to use this method. The
commands for the Carlson GIS links are in the GIS
pull-down menu. These links are quicker and easier to
setup and use compared to the Map links. Also the Carlson
links can be used with Carlson Field which is Carlson
Software's AutoCAD based data collection for total
stations and GPS. The Carlson GIS links associate drawing
entities to database records by attaching extended entity
data (EED) to the entities. These links are self-contained
and do not need Link Path Names and database environment
setup like Map links require. The link EED contains the
template file name (.MDB), the database file name (.MDB),
the table name and the record ID. The database file and
table names define where the data record is stored and
these names are specified by the user when the link is
created. The record ID is a unique key number to identify
the record in the table. This number is automatically
generated.
Product History
The Carlson 2009 product line
introduces enhanced offerings from Carlson Software,
addressing the GIS needs of the engineer and designer. It
is an outgrowth of a
well-established product line dating
back to 1983. Since 2000, Carlson Software has emphasized
development of a new set of advanced GIS tools.
Carlson GIS 2009 is designed for GIS
technicians and engineers by civil engineers, based on 25
years of experience in the software industry serving this
market. Carlson GIS 2009 takes the lessons of these years
in land development feature development, adds in the
comprehensive experience in the overlapping markets of
survey, construction and mining, and distills the highest
level of robust automation and ease-of-use of GIS
processing solution available today.
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