PYTHAGORAS CAD

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Quick and precise CAD software for surveyors

Achieve swift and accurate results with our intuitive software, which ensures that even minimal training is sufficient. Pythagoras CAD guarantees quick and precise processing of survey data, enabling you to meet tight deadlines with ease.

Easily analyze and present complex data from various sources. Produce clear, accurate, and detailed plans that comply with industry standards. With tools specifically designed for surveyors and contractors, you can trust Pythagoras CAD to deliver top-notch solutions backed by over 30 years of experience. Our dedicated customer support team is always ready to provide personalized assistance when you need it, ensuring you deliver prompt and reliable service every time.

Efficient data import

Streamline your workflow with our versatile import features, allowing rapid and accurate processing of various data formats essential for surveying and earthworks.
Our software supports:

  • Field memory (total stations): encoded measurements, compatible with all device brands, automation reduces drawing
  • Coordinate lists (GPS)
  • DWG/DXF (AutoCAD)
  • Shape files (ArcGIS)
  • LandXML
  • Images
  • Web map (Tiled) services
  • Point clouds (3D scanning)
  • PDFs (vector and raster formats)
  • KLIP/KLIM (pipelines)
  • Cadastre files

Other features

Custom drawing tools

Boost your workflow with our intuitive drawing tools, meticulously designed for surveyors. Our proprietary engine, built from the ground up, provides a seamless experience tailored to your needs. Benefits include:

  • Highly intuitive: Tools crafted specifically for surveyors, ensuring ease of use.
  • Custom engine: Standalone, not based on existing software packages.
  • Versatile drawing options: Create and edit points, lines, arcs, circles, polylines, polygons, solids, texts, and annotations with precision.
Customize and annotate your plans, and improve accuracy and productivity in every project.

Other features

Custom design and formatting

Our software offers a tailored approach to design and formatting, crafted specifically for the needs of surveyors. This customization goes beyond generic CAD solutions to enhance the clarity and quality of your work. Key features include:

  • Custom styles: Define unique styles for points, lines, and polygons to match your project’s requirements.
  • Object formatting: Adjust colors, styles, and properties of objects for consistent and professional plan sheets.
  • Data organization: Manage and organize data efficiently with customizable layers, ensuring clear and effective project management.

Designed with surveyors in mind, our software helps you produce professional and precise plans to your customer.

Other features

Clear printouts and plan sheets

Pythagoras CAD facilitates the creation of professional-grade printouts and plan sheets, designed to present complex data clearly and adhere to professional standards. With features tailored for surveyors, you can create:

  • Custom sheets: Generate detailed sheets with customizable scales and properties to suit your project’s specifications.
  • Templates: Utilize templates with predefined layouts, viewports, legends and color maps to save time and boost quality.
  • Layered PDF output: Utilize a PDF printer that maintains layer information, allowing for enhanced clarity and flexibility in document presentation.

These capabilities ensure that your printed materials are both accurate and professionally formatted, supporting effective communication and analysis of survey data.

Other features

Seamless export options

Simplifie the process of exporting data to various formats, make it easy to integrate with other systems and share information with all stakeholders. Whether you need to collaborate with external partners or use the data in different applications, our export features ensure compatibility and ease of use.

  • DWG/DXF (AutoCAD): For seamless integration with AutoCAD software.
  • Shape Files (ArcGIS): Export data for GIS applications.
  • LandXML
  • Export lists: Create detailed output lists for project management.
  • Machine control: Export data directly for machinery guidance.
  • KML (Google Earth): Visualize data in Google Earth for enhanced geographic context.
  • GRB: Specialized export for GRB compliance in Flanders.

Other features

Digital Terrain Model (DTM) for precise analysis

Our software transforms data from GPS or 3D scanners into detailed Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), facilitating accurate and efficient analysis of terrain and earthworks. By converting raw data into comprehensive models, you can streamline calculations and gain valuable insights for your projects.

  • Volume calculation: Accurately measure soil intake and removal volumes.
  • Terrain monitoring: Compute and monitor terrain changes with precision.
  • Design terrain: Design your terrain with net zero earth works or calculate slope lines.
  • Profiles: Generate detailed profiles and cross sections to visualize terrain features and changes.

Other features

Advanced point cloud management

By incorporating AI-driven object detection and classification in our software, you can edit, clean and refine your data in just minutes. Transform your workflow and achieve precise results effortlessly.

  • Automatic classification: Categorize objects automatically for efficient analysis.
  • Point editing tools: Remove noise and unwanted data swiftly to clean your point cloud.
  • Conversion to Digital Terrain Models (DTM): Transform point clouds into detailed terrain models for further analysis.
  • Volume calculation: Measure volumes accurately to manage your earthworks.
  • Profiles: Generate detailed profiles and cross sections to analyze terrain features and changes.

Other features

Transformations

  • Transformations: Easily convert drawings into any coordinate systems.
  • Other features

    Other features

    Our software includes a range of essential features designed to support a variety of surveying and design needs, providing flexibility and efficiency for both simple and complex tasks.

    • Road design: Tools to create and modify road layouts efficiently.
    • Projection system support: Built-in conversion for different geodetic coordinate systems.
    • Map backgrounds with web services: Overlay maps using web service imagery data for enhanced context and localisation.
    • 2D and 3D views: Seamlessly switch between 2D and 3D views for comprehensive analysis.
    • Custom macros: Personalize workflows with add-ons (macros) for specialized tasks.

    Other features

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