Overview (Latest Release - SurvPC 7)
There’s a reason surveyors make Carlson their first choice in data collection software. SurvPC combines advanced functionality including GNSS averaging, least squares adjustment in the field, Esri® integration, roading capabilities, and Hybrid+ with ease-of-use and award-winning technical support.
Both SurvPC and SurvCE support the widest range of popular and newly released RTK GPS and conventional and robotic total stations, putting the power of Carlson’s in-field coordinate geometry at your fingertips.
Core Features
• Highly graphical and intuitive user interface is designed ‘by surveyors for surveyors’
• Easy data exchange due to rich support of CAD file formats and .dwg, .dgn, .shp
• Use Carlson In-the-Field Network Least Squares with all of your Property, Road Alignment and other Precision GPS Measurements!
• Optional Field-to-Finish: Create drawings intuitively and automatically as you work, saving you time back in the office
• Strong GIS features with optional seamless linking to Esri® in SurvPC
• Export directly in KML format for fast control in Google Earth • Camera integration allowing assignment of picture to points or lines
• More field capabilities with quick and easy volume calculation and ability to generate points from polylines
• True versatility: SurvCE and SurvPC run on hundreds of GPS and total station models in service today, including Altus, Ashtech, Carlson, Geomax, Leica, Pentax, Sokkia, Spectra-Precision, Stonex, Topcon, and more. See full list at www.survce.com.
• SurvCE and SurvPC are available in more than two dozen languages: English, Spanish, German, French, French (Canadian), Russian, Portuguese, Czech, Dutch, Chinese, Korean, Greek, Italian, Polish, Hungarian, Swedish, Latvian and more.
Major Updates and New Features: SurvPC Version 7
• SurvNET least squares adjustment in the Field – Make sure it’s right before you leave the site! SurvNET in the field provides least squares analysis for boundary survey certification and procedures to reduce error including dual baseline and time delay, with simplified results and customizable PDF reporting.
• Enhanced graphical averaging with statistics display, error ellipses in real time, outlier removal, and automatic redundancy with time delay and RTK reset
• Improved blunder detection for averaging and field work
• BIM Module supports IFC and Revit files for staking, storing, and visualizing in 3D and 2D
• Reference drawing support including full layer control and automatic field update
• Esri ArcGIS Online integration to log in and update Esri database in tandem with your survey
• User created Hotlists and python scripting for advanced users allows greater customization
• Enhanced Point List and Point Information with modification history and easily editable rod heights Improved and fully customizable reports for coordinate, point, stake, volume calculation, and full job details now available in PDF and HTML formats
• Carlson Cloud Enhancements including automatic login, icon to indicate login status, and separate chat windows
• Tolerance Profiles for easily switchable customized tolerance settings
• Guided Powerline Survey with live graphing, ground surface definition, and emailed reporting of the results and environmental conditions
• Monitoring routine offers a single-station system for deformation control of bridges, buildings, etc. Email alerts when motion tolerances are exceeded
• Tunneling Module for staking any aspect of tunnels including road, dome, counter-dome, key, road, drainage BIM Roading Advances in road staking to support
• BIM and DTM models with real time sectioning
• Software Update and Geoid Download in the Field
Carlson SurvPC — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlson SurvPC used for?
Carlson SurvPC is field data-collection software for surveying with supported GNSS receivers and total stations. It combines measurement collection, coordinate geometry and stakeout workflows. It is intended for field crews; Carlson Survey serves a different role in office processing and drawing production.
Which Windows versions does SurvPC 7 support?
Carlson lists Windows 10 as the required operating system for SurvPC 7.x and recommends Windows 11. Requirements vary by release, so check the exact software version and tablet before purchasing. Carlson's published requirements also exclude UHD/4K tablets at the time of review.
Can SurvPC work with equipment from different manufacturers?
Yes. Carlson provides drivers for many RTK GNSS receivers and conventional or robotic total stations. Compatibility must be checked for the specific instrument model, firmware, connection method and SurvPC version. A supported manufacturer name alone does not establish that every instrument from that manufacturer will work.
Can SurvPC 7 perform least-squares adjustment in the field?
Yes. SurvPC 7 includes an in-field SurvNET workflow for network least-squares analysis, with configurable reporting. This lets crews assess their observations before leaving the site. The adjustment still depends on suitable observations, control and survey procedures; it does not independently certify a boundary survey.
What does SurvPC's graphical GNSS averaging do?
SurvPC 7's enhanced graphical averaging displays measurement statistics and error ellipses and provides outlier-removal tools. Carlson also describes redundancy using a time delay and RTK reset. These tools help crews review repeated observations; the measurement plan and acceptance tolerances remain project-specific decisions.
What is the Hybrid+ workflow in SurvPC?
Hybrid+ combines supported robotic total station and GNSS equipment within a field workflow. Carlson describes functions such as Follow Me, Smart Lock and backup GNSS tracking. Confirm the necessary software modules and hardware combination before ordering, particularly when reusing instruments from different manufacturers.
Can SurvPC 7 use BIM files for stakeout?
Yes, through the SurvPC 7 BIM module. Carlson identifies IFC and Revit files for viewing, storing and staking model information. Confirm that the BIM module is included in the quotation and test a representative project file before relying on a particular model workflow.
Does SurvPC support GIS and Esri workflows?
Yes. Carlson documents GIS functionality and optional Esri integration, including ArcGIS Online integration in SurvPC 7. The available workflow depends on the software configuration and Esri environment. Ask Horizon Measurements to confirm the required modules and account requirements for the data your team needs to maintain.
Can SurvPC help with road staking?
Yes. Carlson describes advanced roading routines including slope staking and as-built section collection, with road-network workflows for intersections and cul-de-sacs. Confirm the roading entitlement and supported design files for your version. Provide a sample alignment and surface when discussing a configuration with Horizon Measurements.
What reports can SurvPC 7 produce?
SurvPC 7 provides customisable reporting for coordinates, points, stakeout, volume calculations and job information, with PDF and HTML output described by Carlson. Select the fields and checks needed for your project. Report availability should be verified against the installed version and licensed functions.