Carlson GIS 2026

Carlson GIS 2026 provides a vast array of CAD mapping tools for data capture, linking, data labeling, import and export of SHP/KML/KMZ (Google Earth) files, and polygon topology creation and analysis. Carlson GIS is a multi-faceted, GIS mapping software for land surveyors, GIS analyst, and civil engineers

Seamless CAD & GIS Integration - work directly within native DWG file and popular GIS datasets

Surveyor Friendly Tools - Built for land surveyors, who require precise mapping in topographic maps, FEMA elevation, and boundary surveys

Advanced 3D Mapping Functions - create, edit, and analyze 3D maps with ease with unique web map overlay integration

Data Compatibility - Supports multiple GIS and CAD file formats

Carlson GIS can be purchased as a standalone module or as part of the Select Suite, which includes Survey, Civil, CADnet, Hydrology, & Point Cloud. It can run standalone with the included license of IntelliCAD or with a separately purchased license of full AutoCAD/Civil3D/AutoCAD Map

Important: The module is a new, end user perpetual license. If you are a current Carlson Software user, please contact us to discuss renewal or cross-grade options

• Improved handling of large datasets in WFS routine
• Google Images and surfaces load the map to the location of the last session and zoom setting
• Place Image by World File will now update IMAGE definitions in the drawing if the image is moved or replaced
• Improved interface and functionality for Importing Shape (SHP) files
• Added ESRI REST Services (feature Services, Image Services, Map Services)
• Added option to import GIS Attributes from a CSV file
• Upgraded user-interface – new dialogs for multiple commands including GIS Data Editor and GIS Data Inspector
• Define GIS Features – added import for StartNET, ESRI SHP, and Carlson GIS .db features
• Point GIS Editor – added import for StartNET attributes
• Place Camera Symbol – added method to use points
• View and Drape Images – improved error reporting
• Point GIS Data – added option to include Google Earth coordinates
• Import Geodatabase (GDB) – upgraded support to GDAL to allow for large GDB file access without conversion
• GIS Database – added support of CRDB as a database
• Export SHP File - updated interface and ability to transform through GDAL
• ESRI REST - added ability to download linked files like DEMs and point cloud data