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Description

Carlson Software’s Civil Suite comprises a robust software collection that includes Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil, Carlson Hydrology, and Carlson GIS. Together, these four modular programs streamline the creation of deliverables while significantly reducing long-term costs in comparison to other software options. Notably, Carlson Civil stands out for its unparalleled automation and user-friendliness, performing dynamic updates without relying on custom objects. Its diverse array of powerful tools empowers users to enhance their productivity, allowing for superior road, site, and subdivision designs in a shorter time frame. Meanwhile, Carlson Hydrology offers a comprehensive yet user-friendly solution for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, seamlessly integrating into the familiar CAD environment with polylines, text, and layers. This program facilitates site drainage and runoff assessments, storm drain system design and drafting, as well as pond design and sizing, ensuring that users can efficiently manage their water resources. Overall, the Civil Suite is designed to elevate civil engineering projects through enhanced efficiency and effective design tools.

Description

Civil 3D® is a sophisticated civil engineering design application that enhances Building Information Modeling (BIM) by offering integrated tools aimed at refining drafting, design, and construction documentation processes. It allows users to perform grading design analyses in accordance with specific project requirements. The unique Grading Optimization feature is exclusive to Civil 3D and is included in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection. This software redefines how professionals navigate, visualize, and engage with design models in Civil 3D. Additionally, Project Explorer, which is also part of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Collection, provides an extension that enhances user experience. With Civil 3D®, workflows are streamlined for various tasks including surface modeling, corridor design, site planning, drainage systems, and the production of documentation and plans. Furthermore, it enables secure access to Civil 3D files, data shortcuts, and xrefs from various locations and organizations, all within a unified data environment, making collaboration more effective than ever. Ultimately, Civil 3D® empowers civil engineers to work more efficiently and collaboratively across different projects and teams.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Autodesk Docs No 
Autodesk Viewer No 
BIM Collaborate Pro No 
BIMcollab No 
CTC Software CIM Project Suite No 
Causeway Professional Design Suite No 
Civil Designer No 
Civil Site Design No 
Dynamo BIM No 
HiveDrive No 
InEight No 
KeySCAPE No 
Plateia No 
RatedPower No 
Revit MEP No 
SuperMap GIS No 
VIKTOR No 
nanoCAD Topoplan No 
smino No 

Integrations

Autodesk Docs Yes 
Autodesk Viewer Yes 
BIM Collaborate Pro Yes 
BIMcollab Yes 
CTC Software CIM Project Suite Yes 
Causeway Professional Design Suite Yes 
Civil Designer Yes 
Civil Site Design Yes 
Dynamo BIM Yes 
HiveDrive Yes 
InEight Yes 
KeySCAPE Yes 
Plateia Yes 
RatedPower Yes 
Revit MEP Yes 
SuperMap GIS Yes 
VIKTOR Yes 
nanoCAD Topoplan Yes 
smino Yes 

Pricing Details

$395 per year
$4,345 first year
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$2,430 per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Carlson Software

Founded

1983

Country

United States

Website

www.carlsonsw.com/product/civil-suite

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/civil-3d/overview

Product Features

Product Features

BIM

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Conflict Tracking No 
Design Modeling No 
Document Management No 
For Facility Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Scheduling No 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

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