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Question: Is MicroSurvey CAD compatible with AutoCAD? If so, what versions?

Answer: MicroSurvey CAD is compatible with AutoCAD DWG files from version R12 through to R2009. In addition MicroSurvey CAD can use Lisp programs that run in AutoCAD, lisp dialog files (DCL), and even AutoCAD menu files (MNU).

Question: How do I open a DWG or DXF file I already have stored on my computer?

Answer: MicroSurvey CAD now uses DWG as the native file format! It reads DWG files back to AutoCAD version 2.5 (mid '80s) up to 2011.

Question: Is this product stand alone or do I need other software to run your product?

Answer: All three version of MicroSurvey CAD are stand alone products built on the IntelliCAD 6.6 CAD engine.

Question: Can I download my data collector into your product? If so, what happens to the original raw data file?

Answer: Yes you can. MicroSurvey CAD supports direct downloads of virtually all popular makes and models of data collectors. If your make or model is not supported, you can “spawn” an external communication program from within MicroSurvey CAD. MicroSurvey’s own FieldGenius data collector integrates seamlessly with all our desktop products. MicroSurvey CAD will read an original raw data file and create a traverse database that you can edit and use in adjustments. The original raw data is not changed in any way. Data integrity is maintained.

Question: What traverse adjustments are available?

Answer: MicroSurvey CAD supports Angle Balance, Compass Balance, Vertical Balance (Elevations), Crandall’s Method, Transit Balance and a 3D Least Squares (Premium and Standard) Adjustment and for those with coordinate data only, an Existing Point traverse adjustment using a Compass Method. All of these adjustments affect the coordinate data only. Re-processing the traverse database will restore the coordinates to their original location. This allows you to experiment with adjustments until you find one that works best for your situation.

Question: What can I do with point cloud data or LIDAR files?

Answer: Our new Ultimate version is for you! We have incorporated a high performance graphics engine into this version for displaying the point cloud or LIDAR data. Billions of points can be handled by the software. Converters are available for reading LAS files, FARO files, or if you are using Leica data, you can read it right in. Our point cloud engine is based on the extremely high performance Leica pcE engine as used in Leica Cyclone. Using our point cloud engine you can draw lines, extract linework automatically, create bare earth surfaces, create surfaces/contours and calculate volumes from the point cloud data. You can also create cutting cubes to reduce the data window or make profile slices through the point cloud.

Question: Can your program perform 3D modeling?

Answer: MicroSurvey CAD Premium is a fully functional 3D modeling program. You can create TIN’s, TGRID’s and GRID’s using point and line data. Breaklines allow you to accurately model your topographic survey with very little effort. Once a 3D surface is built, contours and volumes are just a single click away. For those interested in advanced 3D modeling, MicroSurvey CAD Premium supports First and Second order derivatives, Trend and Krige methods for surface generation.

Question: OK, so you do 3D Modeling, but how hard is it to use?

Answer: MicroSurvey CAD Premium is one of the easiest 3D modeling programs on the market. For a typical topographic survey, it takes less than 2 minutes to create a very accurate and impressive model for your clients. This can be viewed as a fully rendered, shaded model.

Question: How long is it going to take me to get “up to speed” with your product?

Answer: If you are familiar with a CAD based system, you can be drafting and calculating with MicroSurvey CAD in as little as a few hours. If you have never used a CAD based system, you can be drafting and calculating in as little as a day. Of course we provide more training movies than any other product, and extremely detailed and comprehensive on-line help.

Question: How much does all this cost?

Answer: The first license of MicroSurvey CAD is available in 4 different versions starting at $995 US. Call our toll free number to ask one of our technical sales representatives about multiple license discounts.

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