When the program is run the user sees the "Maintenance Period has Expired" message:

But when the License Manager is run it shows that the expiry date has not yet been reached:

This can be caused if your computer displays dates in a format other than: dd/MM/yyyy as is customary in English speaking North America.

The solution:

XP Operating System: Open Start | Control Panel | Regional and Language Settings

Vista/7 or newer Operating System: Open Control Panel | Region and Language | ...and pick the Formats tab

Configure your date display format as shown below:

Run the License Manager again and update the key. 

You can now change the regional Settings back to their original setting, and run MSCAD.

Remember this extra step whenever you need to update or activate your USB key.

Other issues?  Link directly to License Manager Troubleshooter.

Your existing MicroSurvey ctb printstyle file can be used in DwgTrueview, or in any Autodesk program:

Any customized ctb files can be copied between:

Operating System	MicroSurvey	Autodesk
XP	C:\Documents and Settings\<Login name>\My Documents\Print Styles	C:\Documents and Settings\<Login name>\Application Data\Autodesk\DWG TrueView 2010\R7\enu\Plotters
Vista / Windows 7	C:\Users\<Login name>\Documents\Print Styles	C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\DWG TrueView 2010\R7\enu\Plotters

I am attempting to install inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD 2009 or newer, but it does not list my AutoCAD folder as an installation option.  It just tells me to contact MicroSurvey Technical Support.  Help!!

Cause

If you are installing inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD 2009 or newer (including Civil, Civil 3D, Map 3D, or Architecture) than your AutoCAD folder(s) should be automatically detected and presented to you as options for installing inCAD 2010 or newer.  This will occur as a sequence of Yes/No dialogs for each supported AutoCAD program folder it can find.  Simply select Yes on the appropriate option. 

MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 / AutoCAD Compatibility Matrix:

Note 1: MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 or 2011 can only be used with 2009, 2010 or 2011 versions of AutoCAD.  inCAD 2012 will only work with AutoCAD 2012. Other unsupported AutoCAD versions (such as AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, etc) will not be detected. 

Note 2: MicroSurvey inCAD cannot be used with AutoCAD LT - it does not have any capacity for vertical applications, scripts, etc.  We offer MicroSurvey embeddedCAD as an alternative.

Note 3:

MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 is distributed as two separate installation files - one for AutoCAD 2009 versions and one for AutoCAD 2010 versions.  Please ensure that you have downloaded and are running the appropriate installation package.

Note 4:

If you are installing inCAD 2010 for a supported AutoCAD 2009 or 2010 version (as listed above) and you are using the appropriate inCAD installation package then your AutoCAD folder(s) should be automatically detected and presented to you as options for installing inCAD 2010.  This will occur as a sequence of Yes/No dialogs for each AutoCAD 2009 or AutoCAD 2010 program folder it can find.  If you have a supported AutoCAD version installed but are not prompted with its folder, this suggests that your AutoCAD probably requires a repair installation to replace the missing registry keys.  If you have reinstalled your supported version of AutoCAD and still cannot install inCAD 2010, please contact MicroSurvey technical support for assistance.

Note 5:

If you are using AutoCAD 2010 x64, AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 x64, or AutoCAD Architecture 2010 x64, then only the inCAD "web install" is compatible, the "full install" will not correctly detect your AutoCAD x64 installation.  (This does not affect 32-bit versions of AutoCAD running under Windows x64.)  The two installations are the same except that the full install includes training movies, which you can always watch online here: http://www.microsurvey.com/downloads/movies/incad.htm

Autodesk also provides a free utility which many offices or their clients may wish to make use of:

It is called DWG Trueview, and you can download it from this link

This is a handy utility to have, as it will allow you to:

• View 2013 or newer drawings without modifying the survey database.
• investigate issues with missing image or externally referenced files.
• Print on paper using your existing ctb files (see here for how to use your printstyles)
• Convert 2013 format dwg files to older formats by opening the program and then select "DWG Conversion" from the main menu.

I get my inCAD 2010/2011 toolbars all arranged just the way I want them, but they keep getting a message about "Loading ms_acad.cui" and then all my toolbars get turned off.  What's up with that?

Cause

The "Loading ms_acad.cui" message is normal, this has to do with making sure all the inCAD menus (MsTools, MsPoints, etc...) are loaded into AutoCAD so you can run the MicroSurvey commands.  This will happen every time you leave the "General Configuration Options" dialog (your job defaults such as units and scale).

The toolbars being reset when this occurs is an unfortunate side-effect, but there is a way that you can save their positions in whatever configuration you want.

Solution

Setup your toolbars as desired, then exit from AutoCAD.

Use My Computer or Windows Explorer and go into

Windows XP:  C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\MicroSurvey\inCAD\yyyy\toolbar_bitmaps\

Windows Vista/7:  C:\ProgramData\MicroSurvey\inCAD\yyyy\toolbar_bitmaps\

Locate and delete the file called ms_acad.mnr  (Be careful, there are several files starting with ms_acad so make you are deleting only the one ending with .MNR   If you don't see the extensions, click here to see how to turn them on.)

Run inCAD and open up a drawing as usual.

You will still continue to get the "Loading ms_acad.cui" message, but because it has to re-build that .mnr file you deleted, from that point on it will always reset them to however they are setup the first time you see the Loading message after deleting that ms_acad.mnr file. 

Date Reported: May 18, 2010

Status: Confirmed (10.1.1.0)

Problem: Insert Sheet and Title Block "Move" option interferes with attribute prompts

Solution: The routine works well when the option is set to display a dialog box for attributes rather than prompting in the command line.  Type attdia in the command line and set it to "1."  Close and reopen the program to make the setting permanent.  The routine should work fine now.

Date Reported: December 18, 2009

Status: Confirmed (10.1.0)

Problem: MicroSurvey Menus are not loaded after install, until you open a drawing.

Solution: Please update to SP1 (v10.1.1) by going to MsTools | Check for Updates.  Version 10.1.1 will always launch Project Manager on startup, and the MicroSurvey menus will appear after a drawing is opened.

Date Reported: December 18, 2009

Status: Confirmed (10.1.0), Fixed (10.1.1)

Problem: inCAD 2010 cannot be installed in a 64-bit system.

Solution: MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 SP1 (v10.1.1) does support 64-bit, please use the "web" install - the "full" install which includes the training movies will not install in a 64-bit system.

Date Reported: November 2, 2009

Status: Confirmed (10.1.0)

Problem: When running inCAD under Windows Vista or 7, the training movies may not play.

Solution: To play the help movies under Windows Vista or Windows 7, you may need to open up the Help file by going to Start | Programs | MicroSurvey | MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 | Help.  If you open the help file from within MicroSurvey inCAD's Help pulldown menu, then Windows security policies can prevent the help file viewer from launching the movie player.

Date Reported: November 2, 2009

Status: Confirmed (10.1.0)

Problem: When running inCAD under a 64-bit edition of Windows, the training movies may not play.

Solution: You must install a 32-bit version of Adobe Flash Player, in a 32-bit version of Internet Explorer or other web browser. This is because our .SWF movies are played using Adobe Flash Player, but a 64-bit Flash Player does not exist. The 32-bit Flash Player can be installed into 64-bit editions of Internet Explorer or Firefox but it does not work correctly. The 32-bit Flash Player can only be used reliably with 32-bit editions of Internet Explorer or Firefox, which can be installed into 32-bit or 64-bit editions of Windows. Adobe has announced plans on creating a 64-bit edition of Flash Player (for use with 64-bit editions of Internet Explorer or Firefox) in a future major release.

Date Reported: November 2, 2009

Status: Confirmed (10.1.0)

Problem: When running inCAD under Windows Vista or Windows 7, the "What's This?" Help feature does not work.

Solution: If you wish to use the MicroSurvey inCAD "What's This?" Help feature, you will need to download and install an update from Microsoft, because Vista and 7 do not ship with the WinHelp32 viewer. Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. Please note, the main MicroSurvey inCAD Help file will work without this update.

Date Reported: November 2, 2009

Status: Confirmed (10.1.0)

Problem: I arrange my inCAD 2010 toolbars how I want them, but I keep getting a message about "Loading ms_acad.cui" and then all my inCAD toolbars get turned off.

Solution: Please click here to view the "Saving your inCAD 2010 toolbar configurations" article.

Here you will find some information that will help you get started with upgrading to MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 from inCAD 2006. If you don't find an answer to your question here, try searching our Helpdesk, or submit a support ticket.

About MicroSurvey inCAD 2010

What CAD Engine is used in MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 can be used in AutoCAD 2009, AutoCAD Map 3D 2009, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009, AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD Map 3D 2010, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010.

Will it be a big adjustment learning MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

Overall you should not find it difficult to get up to speed with MicroSurvey inCAD 2010. The “look and feel” of MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 is very similar when compared to previous versions of MicroSurvey inCAD, and because it resides inside your AutoCAD 2009 or 2010 software you probably already know how to use most of the CAD functionality.

Installing MicroSurvey inCAD 2010

Will MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 overwrite my existing copy of MicroSurvey inCAD?

MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 will install into your AutoCAD 2009 or 2010 folder. If you have a previous inCAD version, it was installed into your previous AutoCAD folder. The two will not conflict in any way.

Should I un-install my current version of MicroSurvey inCAD prior to installing MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

We suggest keeping your current version installed until after you install MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 and have tested it to make sure it installed ok.

Please remember that if you have purchased MicroSurvey CAD 2010 as an upgrade from a previous version, then you no longer own the license for that previous version and should not be using it for production work.

How do I install the new version?

To install, you must be logged in with an Administrator account. Please contact your network administrator if you do not have Administrator access. Insert the CD that you received when you purchased inCAD 2010 into your CDROM drive. The install wizard should automatically start for you. If it doesn't simply browse to your CD-ROM drive and execute the setup.exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions to step through the installation. You must already have a copy of AutoCAD 2009 or 2010 installed on your computer.

Do I really need an Administrator account?

You need an Administrator account only to install MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 and then to run it for the very first time on your computer. After that, you can use your normal account; it will not matter whether it is an Administrator or Limited account.

I inserted the new CD in my drive and nothing seems to happen. Is the CD damaged or did I do something wrong?

If your CD does not automatically start the install wizard you can try the following. 1) Insert the CD into your drive and close the CD door while holding the <shift> key down on the keyboard. 2) Go to the Windows Explorer program and change to the CD drive that contains your new CD. 3) Double click on the setup.exe file to start the install procedure.

If this doesn't work you may have a damaged CD, contact your sales representative for another CD, or try downloading a new copy from our website.

I was lucky enough to have a prerelease or Beta copy of MicroSurvey inCAD 2010. What do I do now with the new CD?

We appreciate your assistance as a Beta tester and we thank you all for your assistance in getting MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 completed. We do recommend that you un-install your beta copy of MicroSurvey inCAD 2010. You should back up any changes you have made to customize MicroSurvey inCAD 2010. We recommend that you copy the changes out to a safe location prior to installing the new CD and then if desired, copy the files back in over the new ones, after looking at what we have done.

How do I remove my old MicroSurvey inCAD version?

Please use the Control Panel | Add / Remove Programs option and remove the program. This will remove any extra files that we installed into various directories. After the program is removed, there will be a few configuration files left in the MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 directories. After you have examined the remaining files in these directories and subdirectories to verify that you haven't placed any valuable files there, you can delete them.

Files used by MicroSurvey inCAD 2010

What will happen to all my old jobs? Can I still use them with MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

Absolutely! While both the drawing and database files have changed for MicroSurvey inCAD 2010, it will convert previous formats forward to the new version.  Please see the following for details on each individual file type...For more information, refer to the online tech note Batch Conversion from FLX to DWG.

What about the drawing file? Is it different for MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 runs within your AutoCAD software, so the drawing file format depends on what version of AutoCAD you use. AutoCAD 2009 and 2010 can both read drawing files from previous AutoCAD versions, meaning MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 will read any DWG files created by older versions. While older versions of AutoCAD can read DWG files, the format does change occasionally so you may need to convert any drawing files created with AutoCAD 2009 or 2010 to an older DWG format depending on your previous version of AutoCAD.

What about the database file? Is it different for MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

Yes, MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 uses a smaller, faster, and more stable database file, called a MSZ file.

If you open a drawing that has an MSD database file, MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 will automatically convert the MSD database file to the new MSZ format database file. However, MSZ database files can not be converted back to the previous MSD format. If you need to open a MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 drawing in a previous version, you can export the point database as an ASCII file to import it into the older version of MicroSurvey inCAD. And always use the SAVEAS command in the File Menu, and save the drawing file to an older DWG format, as discussed above.

When a database is first converted from the older MSD format to the new MSZ format, a backup copy of the current MSD file will be created with an MS5 extension. It will not be updated again with any changes you make while in the new format, but if necessary it can be used to re-open the prior database in the previous version of MicroSurvey inCAD.

What about the log file? Is it different for MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 creates a rich text format log file with a RTF extension. The existing .log files from prior versions of MicroSurvey inCAD are not affected.

What about all the other files? Are they different for MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

All other files types created by MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 such as surface files, alignment files, batch files etc, are completely interchangeable between previous versions of MicroSurvey inCAD.

When using FieldGenius with MicroSurvey inCAD 2010, where do my jobs go now?

You will need to ensure that you are using the new version of MicroSurvey Transfer, and that it is set to sync with MicroSurvey inCAD 2010.

Registering MicroSurvey inCAD 2010

I've got it installed. How do I register it?

First, you need to activate the USB License Key you received when you purchased MicroSurvey inCAD. Plug the USB License Key into any computer that is connected to the internet and run the License Manager software that was installed with MicroSurvey inCAD.

How do I register it with my network license?

First, you need to activate the USB License Key you received when you purchased MicroSurvey inCAD. Plug the USB License Key into any computer that is connected to the internet and execute the License Manager software that was installed with MicroSurvey inCAD.

Then install the MicroSurvey Network License Server application on any computer on your network with an available USB port. Once your USB License Key has been activated online, just plug it into any available USB port on any computer on your network which has the MicroSurvey Network License Server installed. Make sure you know the name of the computer that the USB License Key is plugged into. If you are unsure of the computer name, please contact your IT Department for assistance.

Then run MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 on any computer on the same network. When asked, simply provide MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 with the computer name that the USB License Key is plugged into, and then press the "Connect to Server USB Key" button and it will automatically detect the USB License Key and unlock the program if there is an available seat available. You must leave the USB License Key plugged in to the server computer for the entire duration that anyone is running MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 – if you unplug the key, MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 will become disabled on any computer it is running on.

Do you have hardware locks available?

Yes, all of our MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 licenses use a USB License Key for activating the program. Simply plug the USB License Key into the computer, and then start MicroSurvey inCAD 2010. Want to work on MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 at home or on another computer? Just take the USB License Key with you, wherever you want to use MicroSurvey inCAD 2010!

Can I use MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 without a hardware lock?

No, all of our MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 licenses use a USB key for activating the program. Simply plug the USB key in to the computer, and then start MicroSurvey inCAD 2010. Want to work on MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 at home or on another computer? Just take the USB License Key with you, wherever you want to use MicroSurvey inCAD 2010!

Customizing MicroSurvey inCAD 2010

I have taken many hours to setup my AutoMap Library to work as desired in my previous version of MicroSurvey inCAD. What is going to happen to all that work?

All you need to do is copy the CSV file that you created with a previous version into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010. Then as you have done before, load it and use it anytime you require. If you had saved your CSV file under the name survey.csv then we recommend that you give it a new name in MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 to help keep track of which one is which.

The Automap Library files for MicroSurvey inCAD 2006 are located in C:\Program Files\(your AutoCAD folder)\mscad\. The Automap Library files for MicroSurvey inCAD 2009 are located in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2019\mscad\ if your computer runs Windows XP, or in C:\Program Data\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\mscad\if your computer runs Windows Vista or Windows 7.

You will need to update the paths for the symbols that may be associated with your AutoMAP library if you used MicroSurvey inCAD specific symbols. For example, if you created your library with MicroSurvey inCAD 2006 you may see something like: C:\Program Files\(your AutoCAD folder)\mscad\Blocks\ICI_AP.DWG for a symbol path. When you remove MicroSurvey inCAD 2006 from your computer the path will no longer exist and you will need to update your AutoMap library to look in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\mscad\blocks\ if your computer runs Windows XP, or in C:\Program Data\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\mscad\blocks\ if your computer runs Windows Vista or Windows 7.

I have setup several Toolbars in MicroSurvey inCAD 2006 and I really would prefer not to have to do them all again in MicroSurvey inCAD 2010. Is there a quick way to convert these over so I don't lose them?

Please refer to your AutoCAD documentation.

I have setup many Aliases in MicroSurvey inCAD 2006 and I really would prefer not to have to do them all again in MicroSurvey inCAD 2010. Is there a quick way to convert these over so I don't lose them?

Please refer to your AutoCAD documentation.

I have setup several Keyboard Hotkeys in MicroSurvey inCAD 2006 and I really would prefer not to have to do them all again in MicroSurvey inCAD 2010. Is there a quick way to convert these over so I don't lose them?

Please refer to your AutoCAD documentation.

I have created an extensive Building Library in MicroSurvey inCAD 2006, can I transfer it into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

The Building/Structure Library is stored in a file called DB_POLY.ASC which is found in C:\Program Files\(your AutoCAD folder)\mscad\

Copy this file into C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\mscad\ if your computer runs Windows XP, or into C:\ProgramData\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\mscad\ if your computer runs Windows Vista or Windows 7, overwriting the existing file if there is one already there.

I have created an extensive Description Translation Library in MicroSurvey inCAD 2006, can I transfer it into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

You can export your Description Translation Library from MicroSurvey inCAD 2005 by typing in the command (dumpccpd) at the command line, including the parenthesis. This will create a file in the following location:

C:\Program Files\(your AutoCAD folder)\mscad\desctran.db

Then copy this file into C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\ if your computer runs Windows XP, or into C:\ProgramData\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\ if your computer runs Windows Vista or Windows 7, and rename it to desctrans.csv.

I have customized or added my own Blocks in the Symbol Librarian, can they be transferred into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

Yes, the MicroSurvey inCAD 2006 Symbol Librarian is found in C:\Program Files\(your AutoCAD folder)\Symbols\

Just copy any customized DWG or DXF files from there into C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\Symbols\ if your computer runs Windows XP, or C:\ProgramData\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\Symbols\ if your computer runs Windows Vista or Windows 7.

I have customized the generic title blocks used by the Add Sheet and Title Block routines, can they be transferred into MicroSurvey CAD 2010

Yes, the MicroSurvey inCAD 2006 title blocks are found in C:\Program Files\(your AutoCAD folder)\Design\

Just copy any customized files from there into C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\Design\ if your computer runs Windows XP, or C:\ProgramData\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\Design\ if your computer runs Windows Vista or Windows 7.

I want to plot my first MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 drawing. Can I get my prior Print Style Tables for line width and colors into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

AutoCAD .CTB and .STB print style table files should be cross-compatible between different versions of AutoCAD. Please refer to your AutoCAD documentation.

How can I transfer my custom Linetype files into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

AutoCAD .LIN linetype files should be cross-compatible between different versions of AutoCAD. Please refer to your AutoCAD documentation.

How can I transfer my custom Hatch Pattern files into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

AutoCAD .PAT pattern files should be cross-compatible between different versions of AutoCAD. Please refer to your AutoCAD documentation.

How can I transfer my custom Templates into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

AutoCAD .DWT template files should be forward-compatible to new versions of AutoCAD. Please refer to your AutoCAD documentation.

How can I transfer my custom MicroSurvey Defaults into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

The very easiest way to transfer your MicroSurvey defaults from any previous version of MicroSurvey inCAD into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010, is to just open up an existing project in MicroSurvey inCAD 2010, then go to MsTools | MicroSurvey System Defaults | Save As Default Configuration. This will set everything from its Labeling defaults, System Toggles, and Job Defaults.

Or, you can open your previous version of MicroSurvey inCAD and run the MsTools | MicroSurvey System Defaults | Save Configuration File command, then open MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 and run the MsTools | MicroSurvey System Defaults | Load Configuration File command and then run the MsTools | MicroSurvey System Defaults | Save As Default Configuration command.

How can I transfer my custom Modeling Defaults into MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

Open your previous version of MicroSurvey inCAD and run the MsModeling | Configuration File Options | Save Configuration File command. Save it as follows:

Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\QS\QS.QCF

Windows Vista/7: C:\ProgramData\MicroSurvey\inCAD\2010\QS\QS.QCF

MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 will then automatically use that new qs.qcf configuration file.

How do I load Toolbars?

You can load toolbars by right-clicking over any of your visible toolbars, to get a pop-up list of the toolbars available within MicroSurvey CAD 2010. Toolbars shown with a checkmark are already loaded. Clicking on a toolbar name will either load or unload it.

You can also load toolbars by going to the menu that the toolbar resides in. You will note that each menu item has a toolbar or toolbars listed towards the bottom of the menu.

Help and Training with MicroSurvey inCAD 2010

I've heard that there are many hours of training movies, how do I play the training movies?

The training movies have been built into the help system. Not only is there a topic listing the available movies you will find that many individual topics will have a link to corresponding movies.

I've heard that the help file was improved for MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

We have updated the help file for all of the changes to the survey commands. Our help file is independent from the AutoCAD help file.

Are there any tutorials or other examples of how to use MicroSurvey inCAD 2010?

Yes, there are several tutorials available in the Getting Started Guide. You can access the PDF document through your Start Menu | Programs | MicroSurvey | MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 | Getting Started.

What about classroom-type training, is anything like that available?

Training courses are sometimes offered if there is sufficient demand in a particular region. Please phone your Sales Representative at 1-800-668-3312 to enquire about any upcoming training sessions.

Q) What versions of AutoCAD are supported?

A) MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 will run inside AutoCAD 2009, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009, AutoCAD Map 3D 2009, AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010, AutoCAD Map 3D 2010.  Other varieties of AutoCAD 2009 or 2010 may also work without issue but have not been tested.  AutoCAD LT cannot be used with inCAD.

Q) What operating systems are supported?

A) MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 has the same system requirements as the AutoCAD software it is running in.  AutoCAD 2009 requires Windows XP or Windows Vista; AutoCAD 2010 requires Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1, or Windows 7.  Further AutoCAD system requirement details are available here.

Q) Are MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 and MicroSurvey inCAD 2006 project files compatible with each other?

A) Please see the MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 Upgrade Notes article here for details on each of the different file types used.  The quick answer is that yes inCAD 2006 projects can be opened directly with inCAD 2010, but inCAD 2010 projects cannot be opened directly with inCAD 2006.

Q) Are MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 and MicroSurvey CAD 2010 project files compatible with each other?  And are inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD 2009 and inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD 2010 project files compatible with each other?

A) MicroSurvey CAD 2010 and MicroSurvey inCAD for AutoCAD 2009 files are completely compatible, but AutoCAD 2010 has a newer DWG format which cannot be read by MicroSurvey CAD 2010 or AutoCAD 2009.  So if you use AutoCAD 2010 you need to "Save As" to the R2009 (or earlier) DWG format if you want to use them with MicroSurvey CAD 2010 or AutoCAD 2009.  Other than R2010 format .dwg files, all other files used by MicroSurvey CAD 2010 and inCAD 2010 are cross-compatible.

10.1.0 (Release) - December 18, 2009

10.1.1 (Service Pack 1) - April 9, 2010

Important Notes

Activating or Updating your USB License Key

If you are licensing MicroSurvey inCAD for the first time, or if you are upgrading from MicroSurvey inCAD 2006 or previous or MicroSurvey CAD 2005 or previous, you will need to activate your new USB License Key using the USB License Manager program on a computer with internet access.

If you are upgrading from MicroSurvey CAD 2008 or newer, you will need to update your existing USB License Key using the USB License Manager program on a computer with internet access.

MicroSurvey CAD and MicroSurvey inCAD use the same license, so a key activated for MicroSurvey CAD 2010 10.1.0 will work with MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 10.1.0 or 10.1.1.  Think of them as the same program, one running in the AutoCAD engine and one running in the IntelliCAD engine.

A copy of the USB License Manager program is automatically installed with MicroSurvey inCAD 2010, or it can be or downloaded from our online Helpdesk system and installed separately onto another computer which has internet access.

Please refer to the following topic for detailed instructions about activating or updating your key.

You might not be required to update your USB key to run certain MicroSurvey inCAD Service Pack updates. For a detailed explanation of MicroSurvey's Maintenance Subscription Support Plan (MSSP) program, and how we use product version numbers and USB keys, you can can refer to the following online article.

If your Maintenance Subscription has not yet expired, you can use the USB License Manager to update your key to work with the most current version. You can confirm the expiry date for the MSSP by going to the About screen found in the Help menu. Each USB License Key has its own maintenance subscription plan, so if you have multiple keys it is possible that they may each have a different expiry date. If your MSSP has expired, you can phone us at 1-800-668-3312 to renew it. Without a current maintenance subscription plan, you will not be able to update your key to work with the new version.

MicroSurvey Transfer Program for FieldGenius Users

FieldGenius users need to download a copy of the MicroSurvey Transfer program to simplify the process of transferring FieldGenius projects between your data collector and MicroSurvey inCAD 2010.

If you have a copy of MicroSurvey Transfer already installed from use with a previous version of MicroSurvey CAD or inCAD, you will need to update it to recognize MicroSurvey inCAD in2010. Previous versions of MicroSurvey Transfer will NOT show MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 as a sync option in the Options screen.

MicroSurvey Transfer can be downloaded from our online Helpdesk system.

Note: A copy of Microsoft ActiveSync (for Windows XP or earlier) or Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center (for Windows Vista or newer) must be installed before MicroSurvey Transfer can be installed. Both can be downloaded free from Microsoft.

MicroSurvey License Server for Network License Users

Users who have purchased a network license will need to install a copy of the MicroSurvey Network License software.

If you have purchased a Network License and are setting it up for the first time, you can download the Network License Server application from our online Helpdesk system.

The MicroSurvey Network License Server program has not changed since MicroSurvey CAD 2008 8.0.0. This is only necessary for users who are setting up a MicroSurvey CAD/inCAD 2008 or newer network license for the first time.

Note: You will be required to enter a password in order to install the Network License Server.

System Requirements

MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 is compatible with 32-bit versions of AutoCAD® 2009 (including Civil, Civil 3D and Map 3D) and 32-bit or 64-bit versions of AutoCAD® 2010 (including Civil, Civil 3D and Map 3D), installed in a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

AutoCAD 2009 requires Windows XP or Windows Vista.  AutoCAD 2010 requires Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1, or Windows 7. Further AutoCAD system requirement details are available here: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=13784795.

MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 does not have any requirements above and beyond what is required by your AutoCAD® software.

To register the program you must have a free USB port to connect the USB License Key, or a network connection to a server computer with a free USB port to connect the USB Floating Network License Key.

Windows Vista & Windows 7 Users

You must run the program with "Elevated Admininstrator" privileges, even if you are already logged in with "Administrator" access on the computer.

To accomplish this, once the program is finished installing do the following:

1. Right click on one of the MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 icon.
2. Choose "Properties"
3. Click in the "Run As Administrator" checkbox, so that it shows a checkmark.
4. Press OK to close the Properties dialog.
5. Repeat for all other inCAD 2010 shortcuts on your Desktop and in your Start Menu.

If you wish to use the MicroSurvey inCAD "What's This? Help" feature, you will need to download and install an update from Microsoft. Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information.

Please note, that the main MicroSurvey inCAD Help file will work without this update.

To play the MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 help movies, you may need to open up the Help file by going to Start | Programs | MicroSurvey | inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD yyyy | Help. If you open the help file from within MicroSurvey inCAD's MsTools pulldown menu, then the User Access Control system will sometimes prevent the help file viewer from launching the movie player.

Frequently Asked Questions

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Tips for New Users, please visit the MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 Frequently Asked Questions topic in our online helpdesk.

Upgrade Notes

For information on upgrading from inCAD 2006, please visit the MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 Upgrade Notes topic in our online helpdesk.

Known Issues

For a list of known issues please visit the MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 Known Issues topic in our online helpdesk.

10.1.0 Notes

New Features

MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 includes the following new features. These are all new features since inCAD 2006, but most of these are currently available in MicroSurvey CAD 2010.

• Includes both the AutoCAD and IntelliCAD versions
  MicroSurvey is now offering flexibility in how you use our Desktop Applications. You can choose to run the AutoCAD version or the IntelliCAD version. Licenses for MicroSurvey CAD will now run inCAD and inCAD licenses will run MicroSurvey CAD standalone licenses.
• USB Licensing (Standalone)
  MicroSurvey inCAD is now activated by using a USB License Key. USB License Keys make MicroSurvey inCAD more portable for companies who need flexibility in where and when their software is used. All activation is done over the internet, no more calling or faxing us for software passwords.
• USB Licensing (Server)
  New for inCAD is the MicroSurvey USB License Server. The License Server is perfect for organizations that want to have a network license system for MicroSurvey inCAD.
• Faster Importing and Processing
  Many of the routines you use on a daily basis have been sped up. Importing ASCII files, processing measurement files, and importing FieldGenius projects is on average 25% faster.
• Feature File Support
  You can now add, edit and view point feature data. If feature data is collected using FieldGenius, the feature files will automatically import back into MicroSurvey inCAD.
• LDD / Civil 3D Database support
  You can now import and export points to and from LDD and Civil 3D database files.
• Alphanumeric Support
  MicroSurvey inCAD now has full alphanumeric point name support. Give your point names more relevant meaning such as STK1, or RP1, or CHK1.
• Standardized Database
  New is a standardized database (DBF) format for all databases created by MicroSurvey inCAD. The new database format is quicker, more stable, and more compact than previous versions.
• Compressed Database
  The main project database is now automatically compressed when you close your project. On average, the new compressed database is 90% smaller in size compared to previous versions. The new database has a “msz” extension. You can open older MicroSurvey inCAD projects, but you cannot convert MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 databases to older formats such as the "msd" file from 2004/2006.
• Traverse Coordination (Northing / Easting Only)
  This new option will compute the horizontal position using a scaled distance which is derived by applying the input scale factor to the distances stored in the traverse file. However, the elevation will be computed using the raw (un-scaled) distance.
• Rich Text Log File Editor
  Included in MicroSurvey inCAD is an updated log file editor and viewer. Record all your notes regarding your project using the Log File command.
• FieldGenius Raw File Encryption Support
  MicroSurvey inCAD now includes the ability to decrypt FieldGenius encrypted raw files.
• Active Coordinate Editor
  • Multiple Coordinate Systems
    The Active Coordinate Editor can be configured to display your point coordinates as transformed into up to 2 cartesian systems and 2 geodetic system.
  • Draw Coordinate Tables
    Create coordinate tables and/or coordinate conversion tables in your drawing by selecting the columns and rows you want to include from the Active Coordinate Editor.
• Input/Output Scale Factors
  • Input Scale Factor works with All Commands
    The Input Scale Factor specified in the General Configuration Options screen can now be applied to ALL distance inputs in the program, by specifying an "s" (for scale) suffix after the distance, for example 100s or 100S. Scaling was previously limited to only the MicroSurvey commands, but now also works with all CAD drawing, modification, and settings commands. Use the s suffix anywhere you can enter distances, including at the command line, in dialog boxes, and even when typing coordinate values like "100s,100s".
  • Inverse between Input Scale Factor and Output Scale Factor
    The Input Scale Factor and Output Scale Factor fields on the General Configuration Options screen have been linked together, so you can now automatically set one as the inverse of the other with the press of a button.
  • Copy Output Scale Factor to Distance Labeling Scale Factors
    A new Scale Factors dialog lets you easily configure all scale factors (Input Scale factor, Output Scale Factor, and five Distance Labeling Scale Factors) in one screen with no calculations required.
  • Automatic Blunder Detection
    When your Input Scale Factor and Output Scale Factor values are not inverses of each other, or when the Output Scale Factor does not match your Distance Labeling Scale Factors, warning will appear to help you correct any potential issues.
  • Scale Factor Check on FieldGenius/RAW/RW5 File Import
    When importing a RAW or RW5 file (including FieldGenius projects), the scale factors specified in the RAW file and in the General Configuration Options screen will be compared as a validation check, and if they do not match a Scale Factor dialog (see above) appears to help you correct any potential issues.
  • Scale Factor Setup on FieldGenius Export
    When exporting a FieldGenius Project, a new option is available which will write the scale factor to the new project's raw file.
  • LISP Programming Extensions
    Four new Lisp routines are available for your custom programming needs. New commands: (get_output_scale_factor), (set_output_scale_factor x), (get_input_scale_factor), (set_input_scale_factor x).
• Geodetic Coordinate Conversions
  • Remember Last Used Coordinate Systems
    When selecting coordinate systems, the last used system will be remembered as a default and automatically selected again the next time you use the same command.
  • Recently Used Coordinate Systems
    When selecting coordinate systems, a list of your most recently used systems is available for quickly selecting your typical settings.
• LandXML Import/Export
  • XML Import
    A new XML Import command allows you to select any LandXML file to import the following data types from it: CgPoints (as Point Coordinates), PlanFeatures (as Smart Lines/Arcs), Parcels (as Lots), and Surfaces. New command: _LANDXML_IN
  • XML Export
    A new XML Export command allows you to write a LandXML file containing the following data types from your drawing: Point Coordinates (as CgPoints), Smart Lines/Arcs (as PlanFeatures), Lots and Blocks (as Parcels), Surfaces (as Surfaces). New commands: _LANDXML_OUT and _LANDXML_OUT_RANGE
    A new XML Export command allows you to write a LandXML file containing the following data types from your drawing: Point Coordinates (as CgPoints), Alignments (as Alignments). New command: _WRITEXML
• 3D Polyline Utilities
  • Insert Vertex
    Insert one or more consecutive vertices in a 3D Polyline by selecting two adjacent vertices, such that new vertices will be inserted evenly between them with their elevations adjusted to fit a linear interpolation. New command: PEDIT_RI
  • Delete Vertex
    Delete one or more consecutive vertices in a 3D Polyline by selecting two vertices, such that all vertices between them will be removed. New command: _PEDIT_RD
  • Interpolate Vertex
    Interpolate one or more consecutive vertices in a 3D Polyline by selecting two vertices, such that all vertices between them will have their elevations adjusted to fit a linear interpolation. New command: PEDIT_RZ
• Lot Closures & Plan Check
  • Pick Text Labels for Lot Closures / Plan Check
    Check your plan by using the new "Pick" buttons on the Lot Closure dialog, to select line and curve labels for calculating a closure based on the text labels.
  • Delete Lot Closures
    A command is now available in the MsTools menu to delete existing Lot Closures from your drawing and database. New command: _MS_DEL_LOT_CLOSURE
  • Lot Closure Dialog Improvements
    The Lot Closure dialog was cleaned up and made easier to use. Specifically...
    • The current entry field is now highlighted by a green box. This helps speed up keyboard entry when defining lots.
    • All data fields now immediately appear after selecting "Line" or "Curve", previously you were required to press Enter or click OK to make the next option appear which was not intuitive.
    • "Pick" buttons were added beside each distance and direction field, which allow you to select a text entity from your drawing to use for the lot definition.
    • "Pick All" buttons were added beside the Line and Curve fields, which allow you to select multiple text entities from your drawing to use for the lot definition.
    • "Swap" buttons were added beside each direction field, to reverse the direction of the currently displayed angle.
    • The current leg is now temporarily shown on your drawing as soon as enough data has been defined for that leg so that it can be visually reviewed before advancing to the next leg and drawing it in.
    • Removed Bearing/Azimuth and Feet/Metric controls, in favor of using the drawing's units settings as defined in the General Configuration Options dialog.
    • Removed OK buttons, in favour of having all fields immediately visible on the dialog.
    • Removed NW, NE, SW, SE quadrant bearing buttons, which users found confusing and unnecessary.
    • Removed Zoom/Pan controls which were previously necessary for older CAD engines, in favour of using real-time pan and zoom from your mouse.
    • Removed Current Coordinate text, which users found confusing and unnecessary. Current position is still indicated by an arrow icon in the drawing.
    • Realigned similar options to make the dialog more intuitive.
• AutoRoute/Roading
  • Spiral Curves
    Horizontal Alignments can now be created with Curve-Spiral and Spiral-only curves. (This is in addition to the existing Spiral-Curve and Spiral-Curve-Spiral curves.)
  • Road Templates by Grade
    The Template Editor now allows for input of Grade values for each zone. (This is in addition to the previously required Height values).
• Sewers
  • Complete Overhaul
    There were so many fixes to the sewers commands, that it is practically a new feature. Sewers routines have not worked reliably for several versions.
  • Network Layout Updates
    Sewer networks are now updated automatically when a structure is deleted, to keep the lines flowing past the deleted structure.
  • Sewer Browser Command
    Our new Sewer Browser command lets you easily work with multiple network layouts. New command: _SEWERBROWSE
  • Query Structure Command
    Our new Query Structure command lets you see information about any structures in your network. New command: _QUERYSTRC
• Traverse Data
  • Show Traverse Graphically
    A new option in the Show Traverse command now allows lines to be drawn showing SK stake records.
  • Detect Invalid Records on Import
    When importing a RAW or RW5 file (including FieldGenius projects), each line is verified that it contains the correct number of data fields. This is because importing some RAW files which contained invalid records could cause a crash (ie, LS records containing an HR but not an HI).
  • Detect Current RAW File on Import
    When importing FieldGenius projects containing multiple RAW files, the FieldGenius project's INI file is checked to detect the current raw file, and that is set as the current Traverse after import.
• Quick Posts & Symbol Librarian
  • New Survey Libraries
    Two new Automap Libraries, Survey-M1 (Metric) and Survey-I1 (Imperial) have been provided which include an improved description list and an improved default layering structure.
  • Quick Posts with Wipeouts
    New Quick Post blocks are included which use Wipeouts instead of a Trimming Radius to hide details behind/inside the blocks. You must load the new MSCAD_WIPEOUT.CSV AutoMAP Library instead of the default MSCAD.CSV AutoMAP Library to use the wipeout versions of the Quick Posts.
  • Symbol Librarian Posts with Wipeouts
    New Symbol Library blocks are included which use Wipeouts to hide details behind/inside the blocks.
  • Misc Improvements
    The ICI_AI and ICM_AI blocks (and their wipeout-version counterparts) were modified to remove extraneous points that were contained in the blocks.
• Pad Builder
  Draw and edit pads directly within your current drawing by specifying edge lengths, turned angles, deflection angles, or double-offsets. This is different than the previously existing House Library commands which creates drawings in an external house library. New command: _BUILD_PAD (MsTools | Pad Builder)
• Offset Grid Lines
  Easily offset Lines in your drawing by varying offset distances. This is similar to the existing _PARALLEL or _OFFSET command but is easier to use. New command: _MS_OFFSET (MsTools | Offset Grid Lines)
• Auto-Add Points to Gridline Intersections
  Automatically compute points at the 3D intersection of selected Lines in your drawing. This is intended primarily for calculating points on grid lines, but it can be used in many situations. New command: _COORDINATE_GRID_LINES (MsTools | Coordinate Grid Lines)
• Query Angle between Two Lines
  Calculates a 3-point inverse to determine the interior or exterior angle between two lines, and displayes the angle to you in both decimal degrees and degrees-minutes-seconds. New command: _MS_SHOW_ANGLE (MsCogo | 3-Point Inverse)
• Point Patterns
  Create a custom library of point patterns to use for calculating multiple points in relation to other key points in your drawing. This is used primarily for applying Bolt Patterns onto columns, beams, etc. New command: _POINT_PATTERN (MsTools | Point Patterns)
• Online Update Notification
  MicroSurvey inCAD now includes a "Check for Updates" feature, and inCAD is now configured to silently look for updates according to the preferences setup by the user. When an update is available the user will be notified. Updates are automatically downloaded and installed. New commands: _UPDATECHECK (Help | Check For Updates), _UPDATECHECK_CFG (Help | Auto Update Preferences)
• Layer States
  Save and Restore Layer States in your drawing. A layer state contains a snapshot of the state of all layers in your drawing (including: On/Off, Frozen/Thawed, Locked/Unlocked, Color, Linetype, Lineweight) at that point in time, so that when loaded all of these layer settings get restored to the state they were in when that layer state was saved. If the layer state file is imported into a new drawing, it will automatically create the layers that are missing. New command: _LAYERSTATE (MsTools | Layer Control | Layer States)
• Normalize Raw Traverse Measurements
  A new command is now available in the Active Traverse Editor, which will normalize Face 2 total station measurements to Face 1. This is necessary for users who want to perform a 3D Least Squares Adjustment. Improved command: _MS_EDIT_RAW_DATA (MsTraverse | Active Traverse Editor)
• Improved Stakeout
  More intuitive dialog layout and workflow in the Stakeout command (_COMPUTE_STAKES, MsPoints | Stake Out Points), including...
  • You can now specify any description for the computed stake points instead of the previous "FSTAKE" description.
  • You can now specify zero offset distances to compute stake points directly on the line/arc.
  • As each new stake point is computed, if a point already exists at the same position then you are now prompted for whether you to store the new point or not.
• Improved Auto-Add Points to Objects
  Now works with Polylines, LWPolylines, and 3DPolylines. Improved command: _AUTOP (MsPoints | Auto-Add Points to Objects)
• Improved Mapping Grid
  Improvements to the Mapping Grid command (_MAPPING_GRID, MsTools | Mapping Grid) including the following...
  • Improved scaling of labels and "+" grid marks, and preview capabilities.
  • New preview capabilities so you can see the grid before placing it in your drawing.
  • Grid is now drawn onto a dedicated "MAPPING_GRID" layer (instead of the current layer).
• Improved Star*Net Exporter
  We have made several improvements to the star*net exporter command (_STAR_NET_EXPORT, MsTraverse | Star Net Interface), which allows traverses from MicroSurvey inCAD to be adjusted in star*net more easily, including the following:
  • Units and Order records are now added to header section.
  • Date Processed note recorded in the header section.
  • Directory and traverse file that the export is based on is recorded as a note in the header section.
  • We do not record a C record for every setup anymore, only for the inital setup points.
  • FieldGenius Multiset backsight measurements are now exported as DV records.
  • FieldGenius Multiset foresight measurements are now exported as M records.
  • Angle format in the DAT file now uses the Starnet notation of degress-minutes-seconds. For example angles will look like: 90-00-34.55 instead of 90.003455
  • Distances are now displayed in the DAT file to four decimal places.
  • Undefined distances in DV and M records are now exported as ? instead of 0.0000.
  • Fixed odd behaviour when selecting the DAT file export directory. It would always default to C:\Star
  • Exported DAT file is automatically opened in Notepad after export for review.
• RPN Calculator
  • An RPN Calculator is available to assist you with any manual calculations.
  • The RPN Calculator can now be launched as its own separate command, or directly from any numeric field in any other MicroSurvey command.
  • Easy-to-use stack based interface similar to the popular HP48 calculator.
  • Calculate with numbers, distances, angles, bearings, azimuths
  • Convert distances automatically between Meters, Feet, and US Survey Feet
  • Convert angles autimatically between Decimal Degrees, Degrees-Minutes-Seconds, Radians, Grads/Grades/Gradians/Gons
  • Easily add or subtract angles to Azimuth or Bearing directions
  • New command: _CALC (MsTools | RPN Calculator)
  • Improved commands: Calculator is available directly from hundreds of MicroSurvey commands
• Photo Notes
  • Supports the new "Photo Notes" feature in FieldGenius 2010, whereby photographs can be taken in the field using the new Nautiz X7 data collector and attached directly to your points database.
  • Any Photo Notes taken with FieldGenius 2010 will be automatically imported into your project database.
  • View or Delete your Photo Notes directly from the Store/Edit Points dialog, or from the Active Coordinate Editor.
  • Improved command: _SYNCWIZARD (MsTraverse | FieldGenius SyncWizard)
  • Improved command: _EDITP (MsPoints | Store & Edit Points)
  • Improved command: _COORDEDIT (MsPoints | Active Coordinate Editor)
• Includes both the IntelliCAD and AutoCAD versions
  • MicroSurvey is now offering flexibility in how you use our Desktop Applications. You can choose to run the IntelliCAD version (MicroSurvey CAD 2010) or the AutoCAD version (MicroSurvey inCAD 2010). Licenses for MicroSurvey CAD will now run inCAD and inCAD licenses will run MicroSurvey CAD.
  • This affects Standard and Premium licenses only, there is no inCAD Basic.
  • For more information on MicroSurvey CAD please visit http://www.microsurvey.com/products/mscad
  • For more information on MicroSurvey inCAD please visit http://www.microsurvey.com/products/incad

10.1.1 Notes

New Features

• 64-bit Support. MicroSurvey inCAD 2010 SP1 adds support for 64-bit versions of AutoCAD® 2010.
  • inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD® 2010 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD® Civil 2010 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD® Civil 3D 2010 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD® Map 3D 2010 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD® 2009 (32-bit only)
  • inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD® Civil 2009 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD® Civil 3D 2009 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • inCAD 2010 for AutoCAD® Map 3D 2009 (32-bit only)
• 3D Curves
  • Draw new 3D Curves (3D Polylines with interpolated vertices) by picking points on the curve.
  • Toggle between straight and curvey segments while drawing complex 3D linework.
  • Convert existing 3D Polylines with straight segments to 3D Curves.
  • New command: _3DCURVE

Defects Fixed

• inCAD Startup
  • [3578] A crash could occur on startup while adding inCAD to the AutoCAD® support paths, if the existing support paths contain a percentage sign.
  • [3617] A crash could occur on startup while adding inCAD to the AutoCAD® support paths, if the existing support paths are longer than expected.
  • [3615] The Project Manager dialog now appears by default when inCAD is launched.
  • [3499] A brief delay was added to the Project Manager before the Open and New buttons can be used, to prevent their use before AutoCAD® has completely loaded.
  • [3616] The MicroSurvey General Configuration Options dialog (Units and Scale settings) now appears the first time you save an untitled drawing, for example the "Drawing1" file opened automatically on startup, or any drawing created using the AutoCAD® NEW command.
• AutoCAD Integration
  • [3583] A crash could occur when using the AutoCAD® INSERT command while inCAD is loaded.
  • [3595] A crash could occur when using the AutoCAD® QSAVE command while inCAD is loaded.
  • [3562] Various files were moved for improved compatibility with Windows Vista and Windows 7.
• Surface Modeling
  • [3373] A crash could occur when extracting cross sections, if the surface name contained a space.
  • [2961] The "Enable Range" contour configuration option checkbox behaviour was backwards, making it confusing to set the Minimum and Maximum values.
  • [2917] The "Densify Step Size" extraction option had a display issue making the Auto vs Size options confusing to select.
• Active Coordinate Editor
  • [3579] A crash could occur when using the Change Selection Layer command via the Active Coordinate Editor, if the specified layer does not exist.
  • [3580] A crash could occur when using the Renumber Selected Points command via the Active Coordinate Editor.
  • [3581] A crash could occur when using the Remove Points from DTM command via the Active Coordinate Editor.
  • [3582] A crash could occur when using the Remove Points from DTM command via the Active Coordinate Editor while the Surface Operations dialog is open.
  • [3609] A crash could occur when opening the Active Coordinate Editor.
• RPN Calculator
• [3509] Any values left on the stack are now saved and automatically restored when the calculator is opened.
• [xxxx] Some dialogs were missing the RPN Calculator functionality.
• Lot Closures
• [3538] The "pick" buttons for selecting bearing/azimuth labels when defining a lot closure did not work if the degrees sign was %%D instead of %%d.
• Other Fixes
• [xxxx] Various broken Help buttons throughout the program have been corrected.
• [xxxx] Various spelling errors throughout the program have been corrected.