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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
“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
I am a Mineral Surveyor and have been one for some time. The BLM retained me to teach BLM surveyors at the National training center in Phoenix the methods of dependent resurveys of Lode mining claims. I put the plat together as a demo for my talks and lectures on how to follow the notes. … Read more
Traverses, Drawings and the Traverses Manager “Traverse PC is perhaps the most innovative survey/analysis/drawing software by NOT trying to innovate (change) how surveys are done! It uses data in groups, made logically as a surveyor thinks, called ‘TRAVERSES’. It increases the surveyor’s confidence, drawing accuracy, and in the end, productivity.” J. Anthony Cavell, PLS, CFedS, Baton … Read more
“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
“Traverse PC is a great company to work with and they produce the best software for land surveyors. First, the software is made specifically for land surveying, organizing survey data such as points, traverses and drawings far better than any CAD program can do. The more complicated the project, the more Traverse PC software rises … Read more
“Traverse PC is great cogo and drafting software; developed with the land surveyor in mind. I would not want to go back to the ‘big boy’ cadd package I used for years. Updates and improvements are frequent. Customer support is second to none.” James C. “Pete” Rawls – Winnesboro, LA
“WOW!!!! What can’t you do with TPC?” (David just finished attending our FREE December Webinar) David Waddell, Placerville CA
“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 bought the Traverse PC Desktop Professional Edition in 2016 soon after beginning my consulting practice. I called and spoke with owner and founder John Balcom to place my order. Technical work and drafting are not my strong suits but this surveying software is a complete package and does everything I need as a Texas … Read more
