Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: 2D

Datumate Wins Most Innovative Product Award At The GeoForm+2013 Conference

Datumate wins the Most Innovative Product Award at the GeoForm+2013 Conference being held in Moscow, Russia. Exhibiting at Booth No. 17 in GeoForm+2013 October 15 – 17, Datumate’s win highlights their innovative geomatics expert systems software.

October 16, 2013
2013 AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey 2D Points Starter Template

I created the 2013 AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey 2D Points Starter Template(s) as a jumping-off point for land surveyors, or anyone using points in AutoCAD Civil 3D, to build their own custom template. The benefits of building from this template are many – saving you many hours of setup and frustrations – but here are…

June 12, 2012
Customized AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Templates For Land Surveyors, Engineers and Designers

Can your business afford to waste time and money setting up AutoCAD Civil 3D? AutoCAD Civil 3D is a great program …. Once it’s set up and you know how to use it! BUT, getting to that point takes a serious investment in your time, which means lost productivity, billing, and money. And, what if…

May 17, 2012
AutoCAD Civil 3D Working With Images And Surfaces Professional Land Surveyor Learning Center Course

AutoCAD Civil 3D C3D-102 Working With Images And Surfaces Professional Land Surveyor Learning Center Course Now Available In this AutoCAD Civil 3D Professional Land Surveyor Learning Center (PLSLC) course, C3D-102 Working With Images And Surfaces, you will learn the best practices for working with Images and Surfaces when draping an Image over a Surface. What You Will…

April 18, 2012
Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February 26, 2012

Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup: Topcon Introduces The PN-A5 GNSS Antenna AutoCAD Civil 3D How To Convert A 3D Polyline To A 2D Polyline Video Land Surveying 911: Which Land Surveyors Should I Layoff And Which Should I Keep? Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February 19, 2012 Hemisphere GPS and Carlson Software Establish Strategic Alliance…

February 26, 2012
Midwest Architects & Engineers Supply Joins the GeoShack Family

Midwest Survey Joins the GeoShack Family DALLAS, TX – GeoShack North America, Inc. continues to grow with their latest announcement that Midwest Architects & Engineers Supply Inc. has joined the GeoShack family. Midwest A&E was founded in 1956 by Ed Nicholson and has been at its present location, 400 North Grove Road in Richardson, Texas since 1984. Current…

October 19, 2011
Autodesk Labs Project Photofly 2.0 Shooting Guidelines Video

Project Photofly is a cloud-based service that converts 2D photographs to 3D computer models. It is available as a free technology preview on Autodesk Labs. This video demonstrates how to take a series of photographs with a standard digital camera to maximize the results. Watch the Autodesk Labs Project Photofly 2.0 Shooting Guidelines Video

September 10, 2011
GstarCAD V2011 Released for Faster Operation and Better Design

Beijing, China, February 14, 2011 – GstarCAD, a leading provider of 2D/3D CAD software and a recent WIPO Award winner, has announced the release of GstarCAD 2011 version. The powerful yet intuitive computer-aided design solution has been improved to provide compatibility with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and AutoCAD and ensure increased productivity for its…

February 15, 2011
AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey 2D Points Essential Template Framework

Today I’m pleased to release my AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing template: AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey 2D Points Essential Template Framework (2011). This includes a digital download dwt (2011) template file and a sample point file. Many land surveyors and designers have asked me to create this template so that they can work with points like they’re 2D. Have…

February 14, 2011
Professional Land Surveyor News-Carlson Takeoff 4.0 (T4) Released

Do More than Before with Carlson Takeoff 4.0 (T4) Software for all your estimating and data prep needs MAYSVILLE, Kentucky, U.S.A. — For the very latest in estimating and data prep innovation on top of the AutoCAD® platform, here’s Carlson Takeoff 4.0 (T4), the newest version of this accurate and easy-to-use software, which was first…

December 11, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News-Carlson Software’s 2011 Office Product Release

Professional Land Surveyor News-Carlson Software’s 2011 Office Product Release Hundreds of Improvements to Speed Work and Increase AccuracyHighlight Carlson Software’s 2011 Office Product Release MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A. (September 30, 2010) — Carlson Software, a leading producer of software for land development professionals in the surveying, civil engineering, construction and mining industries, has released its 2011…

September 30, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News-LandARCH 2011 Add-on Released For AutoCAD And Bricscad Pro

Professional Land Surveyor News-LandARCH 2011 Add-on Released For AutoCAD And Bricscad Pro Developer GlobalCAD announces the latest update to its integrated solution for landscape designers and architects. Online PR News – 31-August-2010 – Surrey, United Kingdom (20 August 2010) – Developer GlobalCAD announces the latest update to its integrated solution for landscape designers and architects.…

September 1, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News Trimble Introduces New Desktop and GPS Handheld Solution for Utility and Smart Grid Asset Maintenance and Inspection

Professional Land Surveyor News Trimble Introduces New Desktop and GPS Handheld Solution for Utility and Smart Grid Asset Maintenance and Inspection SAN DIEGO, July 12, 2010 — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today a new version of its Trimble® Field Inspector solution for utility infrastructure and smart grid asset maintenance and inspection. The solution is comprised of…

July 13, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News: AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Upgrade is Ready for Download

This morning I was quite happy to see an email in my inbox from Autodesk telling me that my AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 upgrade is available for me to download! One of the benefits of being an Autodesk Subscription Customer is being able to download your upgrades as soon as they become available. While Autodesk touts…

April 20, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News: Autodesk and Open Design Alliance Reach Agreement for Autodesk DWG Trademarks

Professional Land Surveyor News: Autodesk and Open Design Alliance Reach Agreement for Autodesk DWG Trademarks On Friday, April 9, 2010, Autodesk and the Open Design Alliance (ODA) made an announcement to settle their pending Autodesk DWG Trademark disputes. Autodesk had started proceedings to cancel the ODA’s DWG-based trademark registrations with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark…

April 12, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News: NVIDIA Quadro Lets AutoCAD 2011 Designers Achieve Maximum Productivity

Professional Land Surveyor News: NVIDIA Quadro Lets AutoCAD 2011 Designers Achieve Maximum Productivity. NVIDIA has announced improved workflows for AutoCAD 2011 designers using NVIDIA® Quadro® certified graphics processing units (GPUs). NVIDIA promises visual accuracy, fast 3D performance and high reliability with their Quadro professional graphics solutions. About NVIDIA and Autodesk NVIDIA first shook up the computer graphics…

April 9, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News: Autodesk Developer Network Partners Support AutoCAD 2011

Professional Land Surveyor News: Autodesk Developer Network Partners Support AutoCAD 2011 Last week Autodesk announced immediate support for AutoCAD 2011 software by several leading Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) members. Partner companies, using ADN support, can provide the full benefits of AutoCAD 2011 to their customers. A world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment…

April 1, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News: New Version of Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System Increases Flexibility and Ease of Operation

New Version of Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System Increases Flexibility and Ease of Operation New Version Offers Faster Switch Between Sensor Configurations and Less Downtime Setting Up Machines SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2010 — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced its Trimble® GCS900 Grade Control System version 11.2, which improves data collection and makes the industry-leading machine…

February 24, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News: Trimble Introduces Indoor Mobile Mapping Solution for Capturing Interior Spaces in 2D and 3D Visualization Models

Trimble Introduces Indoor Mobile Mapping Solution for Capturing Interior Spaces in 2D and 3D Visualization Models Delivers Rapid, Easy and High-productivity Indoor Mapping HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2010 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today an indoor mobile mapping solution for facilities management. Using innovative technologies, the solution produces fast and accurate maps allowing users to translate their…

February 12, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News-Trimble Introduces New Additions to its Optical Total Station Portfolio

Trimble Introduces New Additions to its Optical Total Station Portfolio SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2010 — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today a wide range of new additions to its innovative portfolio of optical survey systems, giving surveyors a comprehensive selection of solutions for surveying and engineering applications. “Surveying firms require flexible and integrated solutions to stay…

January 12, 2010