Desktop Land Surveying Software https://www.samsog.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1853115 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:33:48 GMT Tue, 5 May 2026 13:20:13 GMT Copyright © 2026 Surveying and Mapping Society of Georgia Desktop Land Surveying Software https://www.samsog.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1853115 https://www.samsog.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1853115 I know this is a broad topic, but I would like to hear some opinions about desktop surveying software. I must start by saying that we are old “C&G” disciples. We bought the first version of C&G when Cowherd & Goodman created it and have used every version since. When Carlson bought C&G, it went downhill in my opinion. We would call Dean Goodman on his cell phone and get tech support rather than go through Carlson because it was clear they were phasing out C&G sooner rather than later. I still use the CAD based CG Survey and like it because I’m used to it. I also have Carlson 2024 with intellicad. I bought it because it was sold as the next C&G but it’s not. It seems very cumbersome for everyday COGO functions and routine calculations. I suspect it is geared more toward Civil design rather than a pure land surveying software. One of the best features of CG Survey is the drawing inspector. It gives you instant point data as you work with field shots and scroll around the screen with the mouse.

My version of 2024 Carlson has a so-called drawing inspector, but it is useless.  Does anyone know of a way to improve the Carlson drawing inspector or am I missing something?

If you are a land surveyor, and you are truly pleased with your CAD based desktop software, I would love to hear what it is and why you like it!!

Thanks! Will Donaldson

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