I would like to obtain (purchase) a stand alone COGO package for the primary purpose of map check. I utilize Carlson Survey for my production work, but need a package to run independent closures of my own work as well as that of others.
What I need in the software:
Basic COGO Routines
No Need For 3D, Horizontal Routines Only, No Contouring, etc.
PC-based
Non-subscription (I want to pay once, not annually)
User-friendly curve entry
Relatively low cost
Any ideas are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt
I suggest you take a look at Copan Lite. I think it does what you're looking to do, and is free to boot! There's also a Pro version if you want to add linework and other features.
> I would like to obtain (purchase) a stand alone COGO package for the primary purpose of map check. I utilize Carlson Survey for my production work, but need a package to run independent closures of my own work as well as that of others.
>
> What I need in the software:
>
> Basic COGO Routines
> No Need For 3D, Horizontal Routines Only, No Contouring, etc.
> PC-based
> Non-subscription (I want to pay once, not annually)
> User-friendly curve entry
> Relatively low cost
>
> Any ideas are greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matt
Check out this: http://www.xyzworks.com/
Matt,
Take a look at PC Survey (pcsurvey.com). Plots and annotates lines as you enter calls, creates map check reports in the survey. You have a coordinate file when your done entering a deed.
Comes in modules. You just need the basic, maybe $250. You can teach someone with no cad experience to plot a deed with it in a few minutes.
The cogo functions, including curves remind me of field software. Curves just ask for a few parameters. Traverse/sideshot, use angles, bearings, azimuths. Frankly it is a great overall software for basic boundary work like lot stakes and small rural boundarys. Plats are drawn as you do calculations.
email me if you want some more input on it.
I use PC Survey and I agree. Well worth the money. Learning curve is very small. Closures like they should be run. They will get you a demo (or at least they did) for free so you can see how it works. Exports and imports to/from auto cad as well. You can also get a module that will run as a data collector. How much you spend is up to you, no required updates.
G'day Matthew,
You could try my FREE program.
FreeCOGO Quadrant - (I assume you will be using quadrant bearings).
FreeCOGO Quadrant download
(3.6Mb download).
FreeCOGO comes in 3 flavors.
FreeCOGO - Bearings (azimuths) clockwise from north - Distance metres (default),
FreeCOGO Europa - Bearings in Gradians - Distance metres (default),
FreeCOGO Quadrant - Quadrant bearings - Distance in feet (default).
Search the forum for FreeCOGO for details.
Self installing - Read the Readme file in the zip.
Doesn't affect system files or registry - just delete the folder to uninstall.
Can be installed to a USB memory stick and run from there if you don't want it on your hard drive.
Regards
Barry Graham
Melbourne, Australia
I downloaded Mr. Graham's FreeCOGO Quadrant and was impressed, and even more so when he sent me a U.S. version with input/output switched from East,North to North,East-thanks Barry!
BTW, he's open for user suggestions for improvements.
