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One TPC License. Multiple Computers. More Flexibility.
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Your work doesn’t always happen at the same computer. You might work in the office one day, take a laptop into the field the next, or move between computers depending on the project. With TPC, your license gives you the flexibility to use the software on multiple computers—as long as an activation is available. Use … Read more
Good Surveying Doesn’t Have Shortcuts. Neither Does Great Survey Software.
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Today’s software market is full of promises. “Be productive in minutes.” “No training required.” “Just click a button.” The message is simple: everything should be fast, effortless, and automatic. That might work for some industries. Surveying isn’t one of them. The Reality of Professional Surveying Surveying requires knowledge, judgment, and experience. Every project involves decisions … Read more
Tired of Fighting Your CAD Software? There’s a Better Way to Do Survey Calculations.
If you’ve ever spent more time getting your software to cooperate than solving the survey problem, you’re not alone. CAD is powerful, flexible, and excellent for creating professional drawings. But when it comes to survey calculations, traverses, adjustments, and coordinate geometry, it can sometimes make the process more complicated than it needs to be. The … Read more
New in TPC 26.2: Improved Projection File Support
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Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS) are a critical part of survey accuracy. Even a small issue in a projection definition can result in coordinates that are significantly different from where they should be. TPC 26.2 introduces two enhancements that help improve the reliability of CRS definitions imported from PRJ files: reading ellipse definitions directly from PRJ … Read more
Renting vs. Owning: Why a TPC Perpetual License Is Still a Smart Investment
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Across the software industry, “owning” your tools has become a thing of the past. Most developers now rent their software through monthly or annual subscriptions — a model that never truly ends. At Traverse PC, we’ve made that shift too, because subscriptions help us deliver ongoing updates and support. But we also understand something deeper: … Read more
New in TPC 26.2: Zoom Control for Drawing Text Editing
Editing drawing text is one of those everyday tasks that should be simple. Whether you’re updating a title block, correcting a legal description, or reviewing notes in a text box, readability matters. That’s why TPC 26.2 introduces a new Zoom Control in the Drawing Text Editor. Make Text Easier to Read and Edit Drawing text … Read more
New Point Code Tools in TPC 2026 R2
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TPC 2026 Release 2 adds several new Point Code tools requested by TPC users, giving surveyors more flexibility and control when organizing and managing survey data. These additions improve how point codes are sorted, managed, and applied throughout your workflow. Multiple Variants Per Survey Point TPC now supports multiple variants per survey point, such as: … Read more
Save and Recall Table Settings in TPC v26.2
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Beginning with v26 Release 2, Traverse PC adds the ability to save and recall table settings. This works in a similar way to existing features like Traverse Drawing Settings and Traverse View Formats, extending that same flexibility to tables. What’s New You can now: All of this is handled through the Table Properties dialog. How … Read more
Take A Walk Through TPC (Before You Commit)
If you’re visiting the Traverse PC website for the first time, you probably have one simple question: “What does this actually look like in real use?” That’s exactly why we created the TPC Walk Through series. Instead of long explanations or feature lists, these Walk Throughs show real-world workflows—step by step—using short, focused videos. They’re … Read more
The TPC Unified Help System—Now Available as a PDF
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If you’ve ever needed help in Traverse PC, you already know the value of the Unified Help System. Now, it’s even more accessible. We’ve introduced a PDF version of the TPC Unified Help System, giving you a complete, portable reference you can use anytime—whether you’re in the office, in the field, or learning offline. Everything … Read more
What Software Do Land Surveyors Use?
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And Why More Surveyors Are Choosing an All-in-One Solution If you’re searching for survey software, you’ve probably realized something quickly: Most survey workflows rely on multiple programs to get from field data to final deliverables. CAD for drafting.GNSS software for positioning.Field software for data collection.Separate tools for legal descriptions. It works—but it also creates extra … Read more
TPC’s Learning Curve: Steep at First, Fast Overall
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One of the first things new users notice about Traverse PC is that the learning curve can feel steep at the beginning—but it doesn’t stay that way for long. In fact, once things click, TPC becomes one of the fastest and most intuitive survey workflows you’ll use. Why It Feels Steep at First TPC isn’t … Read more
How to Import GIS Data into Survey Drawings
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A Practical GIS to CAD Workflow Using Traverse PC GIS data is now part of everyday survey work. Parcel boundaries, utilities, easements, environmental layers—most of it arrives as a shapefile. The challenge isn’t getting the file. The challenge is importing GIS data into a survey drawing cleanly—without coordinate errors, broken geometry, or hours of CAD cleanup. Here’s how to … Read more
Working with Surfaces and Contours in Traverse PC
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Surfaces are a fundamental part of many surveying projects—from modeling terrain to calculating volumes. In Traverse PC, a survey can include any number of surfaces, just like it can contain multiple traverses or drawings. This flexibility makes it easy to analyze terrain, compare site conditions, and produce clear contour drawings. Creating Surfaces from Your Survey … Read more
Survey Software vs AutoCAD: What’s the Difference?
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If you’re a land surveyor, chances are you’ve used AutoCAD at some point. It’s powerful, widely adopted, and extremely flexible. But here’s the real question: Is general-purpose CAD software the same as purpose-built survey software? The short answer: no. And understanding the difference can dramatically impact your workflow, efficiency, and bottom line. What AutoCAD Does … Read more
How to Import GNSS Data from Emlid into Traverse PC
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Modern GNSS receivers make it easy to collect precise field data—but the real productivity comes when that data moves smoothly into your office workflow. If you’re using Emlid GNSS equipment, importing your collected points into Traverse PC is quick and straightforward. Once your data is in TPC, you can begin reconstructing the survey, building drawings, … Read more
TPC 2026 and Windows 11: Why Keeping Both Up to Date Matters
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One of the most common questions we hear is: “Why is it important to update TPC and Windows at the same time?” It’s a fair question. If everything seems to be working, why change it? The short answer is this: your operating system and your software are designed to work together. When one moves forward … Read more
New in TPC 26: Adding Stations to Legal Descriptions
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Legal descriptions need to be clear, consistent, and easy to follow. In TPC 26, we’ve added a new option that gives you more flexibility and control: you can now include stations directly in your legal descriptions. This update helps bridge the gap between survey data and written descriptions—especially on projects where stationing is expected or … Read more
Cleaner CAD Exports in TPC 26: Only the Line Types You Actually Use
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Moving drawings from TPC into CAD should be simple—and predictable. In TPC 26, we’ve made an important improvement to how line types are handled during CAD export, resulting in cleaner files and fewer post-export adjustments. Smarter Line Type Exporting When exporting a drawing to CAD, TPC now exports only the line types that are actually … Read more
A Major Upgrade in TPC 26: PDF Pattern Lines That Print Exactly as You See Them
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If you’ve ever printed a drawing only to find that patterned line types don’t look the way they did on your screen, you’re not alone. In previous versions, patterned lines—like dashed or slash-style lines—were dependent on Windows and PDF printer drivers. And that often meant inconsistent results. In TPC 26, that problem is gone. TPC … Read more
Faster Drawing in TPC 2026: Smarter Snap Nearest
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Speed matters—especially when you’re working in large, complex drawings. In TPC 26, Snap Nearest has been enhanced to give you more control, faster response times, and a smoother drafting experience where it counts most. What’s Changed Snap Nearest now allows you to select the object you want to snap nearest to before snapping. Once selected, … Read more
COGO First: A Smarter Way to Process Deeds and Plans
I’ve been using CAD for many years; my first experience dates back to 1988 when I sat down at a computer to work with CAD software. A few years ago, I read a review of TPC in a survey magazine and decided to try it out. I began with the Premium Edition, mainly utilizing the … Read more
TPC 2026 Sneak Peek: Faster, Smarter, and Packed with New Tools
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TPC 2026 is right around the corner—and it’s loaded with upgrades that make drawing, mapping, and managing data smoother than ever. 🎯 Faster Drawing: Smarter Snap Nearest Working in large drawings just got quicker. You can now choose the exact object you want to Snap Nearest to, and TPC limits snapping to that item only. … Read more
New in TPC: Plotting RTK Base Points – More Control, Cleaner Drawings
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We’ve added a simple but powerful new option in Traverse PC 2025: you can now exclude remote RTK base points—like CORS stations—from your drawings. Why Turn Base Points Off? Sometimes that remote CORS base you’re using is several miles away from your project site. Including it in your drawing can: Now, with one quick setting, … Read more
Seamless Field-to-Finish Workflows with TPC & Emlid’s New RTK GNSS Receiver Range
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In the rapidly evolving world of surveying, GIS, and construction, the demand for accuracy, speed, ease of use, and end-to-finish workflows is greater than ever. That’s where Emlid’s newest all-band RTK GNSS receivers — the Reach RS4, Reach RS4 Pro, and Reach RX2 — come into play. Pair them with Traverse PC, and you have a streamlined field-to-office workflow … Read more
Smarter Mapping for Forestry and Land Management with Traverse PC
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Managing forests, rangelands, and natural resources takes more than boots on the ground—you need maps and data you can count on. Whether you’re planning a timber harvest, tracking reforestation, or managing a vast public land project, the right software can make your job a whole lot easier. That’s where Traverse PC comes in. Built for … Read more
Windows 10 End of Support: What It Means for Traverse PC Users
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10. This is an important milestone that affects not only your operating system but also how smoothly Traverse PC runs on your computer. Whether you’re a current TPC Connection subscriber or holding on to an older license, here’s what this change means for you—and … Read more
Point Code Variants: A Small Change That Makes a Big Difference
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If you’ve ever managed a job with lots of repeating point codes, you know the struggle: things can get messy fast. That’s why we’re excited about Point Code Variants—a new feature in TPC that keeps your point code tables clean while giving you more flexibility in the field and in the office. What Are Point … Read more
Step-by-Step Septic Design Using TPC
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Richard L. Wilkerson & Associates, Inc. shared a quick outline of their septic design process using TPC: Start with a blank template. 1. Using Traverse PC, open a custom template and draw in parcel information from county-provided surveys and/or plats. This includes manually entering line bearings and lengths. 2. Perform field work with a Sokkia … Read more
Septic Design Without CAD Headaches: How TPC Streamlines Your Wastewater Lines
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Designing septic systems involves a lot more than drawing lines on a map. Between site conditions, setbacks, elevations, and permitting requirements, it’s easy to get bogged down—especially if you’re using tools that weren’t built for surveyors. That’s where Traverse PC comes in. Whether you’re designing a conventional system or mapping out more complex installations, TPC … Read more
The TPC Learning Center: Learn the Concepts. Master Your Workflow.
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At Traverse PC, we believe that software should adapt to your workflow—not the other way around. That’s why we’ve launched the TPC Learning Center, a new resource built around the four core concepts that power everything in TPC: The TPC Desktop, Traverses, Drawings, and Deliverables. This isn’t just about buttons and toolbars. It’s about understanding … Read more
Imperial and Metric Layouts: TPC 2025’s Global Compatibility
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TPC 2025’s support for both imperial and metric layouts makes it easier for surveyors working in global markets to create compatible drawings. Whether you’re working in construction, land surveying, or civil engineering, the ability to choose between imperial and metric measurements ensures your survey drawings are suitable for any region. Meeting International NeedsFor those working … Read more
Rich Text Objects in CAD Blocks: Elevating the Professionalism of Your CAD Drawings
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When exporting your survey data to CAD, one of the biggest challenges is ensuring that any text annotations are formatted professionally. With TPC 2025, you can now incorporate rich text objectsdirectly into CAD blocks, elevating the appearance of your survey drawings. Why Rich Text is ImportantAdding rich text into CAD blocks allows for advanced formatting … Read more
Clipping & Viewports: Simplifying Survey Data Integration in CAD
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Clipping the survey to a specific area of a drawing page is paramount in an efficient drawing workflow and something TPC has provided for a long time. This leaves the rest of the page for Paper Space objects like a title, scale bar, north arrow, legend and narrative. Enhanced Integrating for CADThe object you use … Read more
Importing CAD Layouts as Templates: Streamlining Your CAD-to-Survey Workflow
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In TPC 2025, you can import CAD layouts individually as templates. Importing CAD layouts as templates is designed to make the transition between survey data and CAD software more efficient. Import CAD Layouts with FlexibilityIf you’re looking to streamline your surveying-to-CAD workflows, this new feature allows you to choose the best CAD template for your … Read more
Exporting CAD Drawings with Model Space & Paper Space Layouts: A Game Changer for Surveyors
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In TPC 2025, one of the most powerful features for surveyors is the ability to export CAD drawings with Model Space and Paper Space layouts, ensuring that your survey data and drawing are accurately represented in CAD. Whether you’re working in civil engineering, construction, or land surveying, this feature is crucial for professionals who need … Read more
6 CAD Improvements in TPC Desktop 2025 That Will Transform Your Surveying Projects
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TPC Desktop 2025 is arriving soon! It introduces advanced CAD features designed to enhance your surveying projects. Here’s an overview of the key enhancements: These enhancements in TPC Desktop 2025 are designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use in your surveying projects. By leveraging these features, you can streamline your workflow and produce … Read more
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Help Traverse PC by leaving a review at g2.com! G2.com fosters transparency and helps businesses make informed software choices, while also giving software vendors a platform to showcase their product and gather valuable user feedback. Your review could help the next user decide if Traverse PC is right for them! https://www.g2.com/ Traverse PC is packed … Read more
Tired of spending hours drawing your surveys?
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Traverse PC’s “Field-to-Finish” workflow is designed to streamline your process from data collection to final drawings. Key Features: Point Codes: Automate traverse creation with Point Codes! Assign codes to points, link them to drawing settings, and watch Traverse PC generate most of your site map automatically. Streamlined Data Handling: Easily separate data into topo, site, … Read more
Educating the Next Generation of Surveyors
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At Traverse PC, we believe in investing in the future of the land surveying, geospatial, and engineering industries. That’s why we offer free software licenses to educational institutions worldwide. By providing access to our industry-leading software, we empower students and educators to: Learn Real-World Skills: Gain hands-on experience with the same software used by professionals … Read more
Emlid and Traverse PC: The Perfect Pair
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Are you a land surveyor seeking to streamline your workflow and boost productivity? Look no further! Emlid and Traverse PC have teamed up to offer powerful and convenient bundles that deliver centimeter-level accuracy and ease of use. Why Choose an Emlid and Traverse PC Bundle?
Traverse PC: The Versatile Tool for Non-Drafting Land Survey Projects
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Traverse PC, a powerful land surveying software, is not just for professional surveyors. Its versatility makes it an ideal solution for a wide range of non-drafting land survey projects. Whether you’re a real estate agent, tax assessor, title company, or involved in landscape mapping or forestry/resource management, Traverse PC offers the tools and features you … Read more
Pro Tips: Customizing Traverse PC to Your Workflow
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Traverse PC is a powerful land surveying software, but its true potential lies in its customization capabilities. By tailoring the software to your specific workflow, you can significantly boost your efficiency and productivity. Here are a couple suggestions to help optimize your setup for your specific needs. By taking advantage of these customization options, you … Read more
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TPC Combines Analytical with CAD
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Hello Surveyors, I’ve been surveying for some time, working for different types of organizations, and I also run my own small company. Larger entities have all of the CAD systems and analytical tools possible. I operated all of those systems and know how they work. When starting my company, I did not have a lot … Read more
Tunneling with TPC
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Calculating the East portal entry skew for the Mitchell Point Tunnel using TPC. Solved by creating tunnel alignment and two tunnel templates, one just outside the entry wall and one inside. Then pair corresponding points from each template. Stake these pairs using a reference line function to a point on the rock face having a … Read more
Difficult Boundary Survey Drawn Completely in Traverse PC
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We are a small company in Northeast Florida that prides itself on providing our clients with quality services. We recently completed a difficult boundary survey map which was drawn completely in Traverse PC. This survey started out much like many; however, it quickly changed once we realized that monumented parcels did not agree entirely with … Read more
Make a Request
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20+ Years of TPC
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By the time I finish my evaluation of the evidence and completed the necessary calculations, much of the drawing is already complete. Add a few standard items, touch it up a bit and I’m ready to move on to the next project.
Spirals with R-O-W Offsets
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Using TPC, I was able to lay out the centerline, offset to the rights-of-way, and get this information to my CAD tech in less than five minutes.
Subdivision Plat
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EdgeMeadowsPhase1stakingsheet.pdf Here is the final plat. MeadowsPh1FinalPlatSheet2.pdf Traverse PC was use for all calculations and drafting. It simply does everything I need it to do. This is a copy of my staking worksheet. It was used in the field to indicate coordinate points and show control points while setting pins. I updated … Read more
Drone Survey with Traverse PC
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CritesDepositPlatSheet2.pdf Crites Site Plan E.pdf Crites Al-Worksheet.pdf Crites Al-Worksheet.pdf I surveyed my parents property and we flew the site with our drone to create the ortho image. Traverse PC was used to prepare the map showing the survey overlaid on the ortho image. My dad bought the property in 1972 and I … Read more
FDOT and Metric Engineering were very happy
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FDOT wanted to see cross-sections and end areas to confirm volume computations and Javier asked if TPC could to that. Here’s my picture and a few pages of the cross sections. John the volume calculation was right on with the surface to surface calculation made by business center. FDOT and Metric Engineering were very happy and pleased … Read more
CRS: Grid to Ground Corner Moves BLM
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Create ground coordinates from a PLSS BLM job based on State Plane Coordinates When it comes time to stakeout corners on a BLM PLSS (Public Land Survey System) job, you run into the same situation you do with any project based on projected coordinates. The coordinates are on the grid, not the ground. But TPC … Read more
CRS: Geoid Models
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Exporting a Drawing to Google Earth
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Move Elevations to a Surface: Sneak Peek
Need to move existing elevations to a surface? Move Elevations to Surface… Command TPC has a straight forward, easy to use command that does just that. Moves the selected points to a selected surface. TPC Desktop isn’t a design program and doesn’t claim to be. But tools like this let you easily work with finished … Read more
Restricting Contour Elevations: Sneak Peek
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Surface Exclusions: Sneak Peek
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Need to exclude a building pad so contours don’t run through it? Editing a Surface is Easy in TPC Editing a surface in TPC is as easy as clicking inside a triangle or selecting a traverse. How It Works TPC does all the heavy lifting by creating the surface. Then, you can easily edit it … Read more
Export Surface to CAD: Sneak Peek
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Are you ready to share your surface with the project’s CAD users? CAD Ready Surface TPC exports more than just a pretty picture for a surface. It writes out the Polyfacemesh with triangles, exclusions, layers, contour lines as if it had been created in CAD. They will work with the exact same surface you are … Read more
“It’s got everything I need to do all my projects”
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“I strictly run TPC and nothing else. Got rid of my other products years ago. It’s got everything I need to do all my projects. It’s always up-to-date, so delivering to clients in other formats has never been an issue.” Sergio J. A. Sanchez, LSIT
A View From India
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A View From the Actric
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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”8129″][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1535493579621{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]A View From the Arctic Bob Holtkamp takes TPC to the Arctic to clean up D.E.W stations The Department of Defense would accept only AutoCAD or Traverse PC. AutoCAD is not surveyor friendly. The economics are simple. Without Traverse PC our company … Read more
TPC’s “Phrase Driven Legal Descriptions is the most powerful and complete legal description writing program I have ever seen”
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“To all of the staff at Traverse P.C. : I had to take a moment to thank you all, for the great new feature, Phrase Driven Legal Descriptions. This is the most powerful and complete legal description writing program, included with any survey software I have ever seen. The description writing feature is a real … Read more
“WOW!!!! What can’t you do with TPC?”
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“WOW!!!! What can’t you do with TPC?” (David just finished attending our FREE December Webinar) David Waddell, Placerville CA
“Traverse PC has developed cutting edge land survey drawing software that is an excellent alternative to CAD.”
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“Traverse PC has developed cutting edge land survey drawing software that is an excellent alternative to CAD.” Samuel Harris, PLS – Taylors, SC
“It’s point based land surveying software that starts with my survey data and ends with a very professional drawing”
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“I have been a Traverse PC User for a few years and HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT… I LOVE IT BECAUSE: TPC Desktop isn’t another CAD program with land surveying tacked-on. It’s point based land surveying software that starts with my survey data and ends with a very professional drawing.” Jack Gechter, PLS, Chula Vista, CA
“I like the software for Survey Work and they are always improving the software.”
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“I Use Traverse PC Pro and the people I deal with are always helpful. I also like the software for Survey Work and they are always improving the software.” Scott Sexton, PLS – Fairbanks, AK
“They are easy to use and have a great support team to back up their product.”
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“They are easy to use and have a great support team to back up their product.” Jim Henry – Tumwater, WA
“It’s the best investment for Engineering and Survey Companies and it pays for itself”
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“It’s a NO-CAD zone written by Land Surveyors for Professional Land Surveyors doing business. Great Staff and full Technical Support with option to have private sessions from anywhere you have internet access… Affordable and once purchased it’s yours for life! AutoCad is expensive and Civil Software needs to be purchased to work for you & … Read more
“TPC is easy to understand and use. There different options to arrive at the correct solution.”
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“TPC is easy to understand and use. The tech help and on-line videos are great. There different options to arrive at the correct solution. Was developed by surveyors for surveyors!” Mike Kaiser – Glasgow, MT
“Traverse PC software’s high degree of customization allows it to adapt to the surveyor instead of the other way around.”
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“Traverse PC software’s high degree of customization allows it to adapt to the surveyor instead of the other way around. It is an intuitive package as well as a powerful one. The software reflects that it is developed by surveyors for surveyors. It’s not without its faults, but the developers are continually refining the software … Read more
“I really appreciate the great support from you over the years.”
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View PDF “Your instructions were very concise and accurate, as usual. I was able to create the detail drawing the first time through. I really appreciate the great support from you and John over the years. I have attached the plat.” Ed Barnett, Washington, Indiana
Hsien Tang, CTL Engineering – Pleasanton, CA
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“I BELIEVE TPC HAS ITS VALUE. MOSTLY, YOU DON’T HAVE TO COMBINE AUTOCAD WITH ANOTHER CAD PROGRAM. TPC IS INDEPENDENT AND CAN GET UP AND RUNNING WITH PROPER TRAINING.” Hsien Tang, CTL Engineering – Pleasanton, CA
“Without Traverse PC our company would not have this lucrative contract.”
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2007 – 2013 “I’m working in the high Arctic on a project called the DEW Line Clean Up (DLCU). DEW is an acronym for Distant Early Warning systems. Which is a joint project of the Canadian and American military. When the Cold War began in the early 50’s we decided we needed some sort of … Read more
“I’m continually impressed by its ability to exchange data with AutoCAD, Micro station, Civil 3D, and Google”
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“I’ve used Traverse PC since the early 90’s and I’m continually impressed by their commitment to upgrade the program and its ability to exchange data with AutoCAD, Micro station, Civil 3D, and Google. It’s very easy to complete a finished product.” Doug Richmond, LS, CFM – Fredericksburg, VA
“Even a 10 year old can pick it up quickly and create her 5th grade geography project”
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“Ok, so yes I’m bragging about my daughter, but I also think Traverse PC should be proud that they’ve made a program so easy that even a 10 year old can pick it up quickly and create her 5th grade geography project using it. I gave her minimal instruction and helped her find the base … Read more
My clients “were very impressed with the procedure and left as a very satisfied client”
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I recently completed a complex survey involving several lots, easements, and rights of way using Traverse PC. My survey was pin to Washington State plane coordinate system North zone. Upon completion I created a KML file and brought it into Google Earth. I did this for two reasons; first, I wanted to look at my … Read more
“Looks like we won’t be utilizing CAD programs any more for boundary mappings.”
Customer Stories, Traverse PC Blog
“Attached is my 1st successful attempt at completing a complicated drawing totally within TPC. Not that we could not make drawings in the past, just never could get the look I was seeking. All of my past surveys have been resolved using TPC, but we had been finalizing in CAD. Looks like we won’t be … Read more
John D. Lewis – Meadows of Dan, VA
Customer Stories, Traverse PC Blog
“I worked almost 20 years for a large corporation that used Land Surveying software other than Traverse PC. I constantly had to attend classes to learn the software and every change with new additions and I decided that there had to be better software somewhere. I left that large corporation in 2001 to go into … Read more
Gary Ganjon and Keith Heindel
Customer Maps, Customer Stories, Traverse PC Blog
“When opening our new land surveying business in the fall of 2007, we made the choice to go with a major survey software provider based on an AutoCAD engine. After a whole day of struggling to get a finished drawing out for our client, we loaded up a trial version of Traverse PC v8.0 (TPC) … Read more
Anthony Failla
Customer Maps, Traverse PC Blog
My client needed a site plan to replace an existing composite deck with a new shelter between existing tennis courts. These projects are quite simple when you take advantage of the Layers capabilities included with Traverse PC. I am able to produce quality, color drawings that make a lasting impression on my clients. The days … Read more
Review: Traverse PC 2014
Bruce Anderson reviews TPC Desktop 2014 in the February 2014 issue of Professional Surveyor Magazine.
Postcard from Barbara Cooper
Customer Stories, News, Traverse PC Blog
Barbara Cooper, a long long time TPC user with Hawaii Electric, recently took TPC to India. She sent back pictures of the project with a little note about how much she appreciated Traverse PC. “I celebrated my retirement from 33 years as a paid Land Surveyor by volunteering for a project in India with Engineering … Read more
Kevin J. McMahon
Customer Stories, News, Traverse PC Blog
“As a small business owner with no designated graphics or CAD person, I needed to learn a mapping program that could bring me from beginner to expert level quickly. I chose Traverse PC. After only two hours of training with the TPC Connection, I am now drawing clean, beautiful plats and contour maps in Traverse … Read more
Anderson: Preliminary
Customer Maps, Traverse PC Blog
Professional Surveyor Magazine Article February 2014 Bruce Anderson, Coeur d’Alene ID View PDF in post
Charles E Porter
Customer Stories, News, Traverse PC Blog
Probably the most cost effective and efficient surveying and mapping software I have used over the past 25 years hands down! Charles E Porter, Porter Land Surveying Services, Kirkland, WA
Jim Sollmi, PELS
Customer Stories, News, Traverse PC Blog
‘I did not realize at the time I purchased the program that I was not only buying software, but I had purchased a company that truly cares about its customers and could “look over my shoulder” to personally help me be a successful user.’ Jim Sollmi, PELS, Sollmi Engineering & Surveying, Farmington, CT Excerpt from … Read more
Pete Jackson
Customer Stories, News, Traverse PC Blog
“I am the sole Land Surveyor for a resource company who actively manages over 420,000 acres in Northern California. I do not have time to learn complicated CADD programs which were not designed specifically for surveying. I need a stand alone survey program that is intuitive, powerful, efficient, and is back by excellent tech support. … Read more
