Before you start, make sure your computer meets the BricsCAD system requirements.

Jump to:

• How do I download BricsCAD?
• How do I install BricsCAD?
• How do I activate my BricsCAD license?
• What about network licenses?
• How do I reinstall BricsCAD on a new computer?
• Can I install BricsCAD on more than one computer?
• What are the common gotchas?

How do I download BricsCAD?

You’ll need a free BricsCAD account to download. If you bought through a dealer, use the same account your license was registered to so your key shows up in one place.

1. Go to the BricsCAD download page and log in (or sign up).
2. Pick your platform (Windows, macOS or Linux), language and version. The newest version is selected by default. Click the drop-down if you need an older release.
3. Click Download BricsCAD.

BricsCAD’s step-by-step version is here: Downloading BricsCAD.

How do I install BricsCAD?

On Windows, double-click the installer file and then:

1. Click Next.
2. Check the box to accept the License Agreement and click Next.
3. Accept the default installation folder (or click Change… to pick another one) and click Next.
4. Click Install.
5. Choose whether you want a desktop shortcut and whether to show the release notes when it’s done. Click Next.
6. Click Finish.

See Interactive installation in BricsCAD’s licensing guide. If you’re the IT person rolling BricsCAD out to a bunch of machines, there’s also a silent installation option that can activate the license at the same time.

On macOS and Linux, pick that platform on the download page and run the installer for your system. Linux users choose the package for their distribution. BricsCAD has instructions for installing the Linux RPM package. Mac users should also read Apple compatibility for BricsCAD.

Good to know: each new major version (V25, V26 and so on) installs right next to the previous one. So you can keep your old version until you’re comfortable with the new one.

How do I activate my BricsCAD license?

The first time you open a new major version without a license, BricsCAD offers you a 30-day trial. The trial runs as BricsCAD Ultimate, the top level. You can use the SETLICENSELEVEL command to try a lower level like Lite or Pro. More on that in our FAQ: Does BricsCAD offer a 30-day trial?

When you’re ready to activate a single-user license (you’ll need an internet connection):

1. Find your license key. Log in to your BricsCAD account and look under Manage licenses (My Licenses).
2. Launch BricsCAD. If your trial has already expired, click Activate license in the BricsCAD dialog box and skip to step 5.
3. Type LICENSEMANAGER at the Command: line and click Manage License.
4. Click Modify.
5. Paste your key in the License Key field and click OK.

Details are in BricsCAD’s Activate section of the single-user licensing guide.

No internet on that computer? BricsCAD has a manual (offline) activation that uses a license file you generate from your account on another computer. Use it only if you have to. An offline-activated license locks to that computer and operating system and can’t be deactivated, so moving it later is a headache. BricsCAD strongly recommends online activation and so do I.

Upgrading? Upgrades no longer create a new license key. If you’re on Maintenance or bought a version upgrade, just install and open the new version and BricsCAD updates your license automatically. If you bought a level upgrade (say, Lite to Pro), run LICENSEMANAGER, click Manage License, click Modify and click OK to reactivate. Your key is already filled in.

What about network licenses?

With a network license, BricsCAD is installed on each workstation but the seats live on a license server. The number of seats you own is the number of people who can use BricsCAD at the same time.

At a high level:

• Your IT person installs BricsCAD’s Network License Server on a Windows or Linux server (there’s no macOS server) and activates the network key there.
• Each workstation (Windows, Mac or Linux) installs BricsCAD and points to the server by name. The default port is 5053.
• Users can “roam” a seat to take it off the network for a while.

I’d hand BricsCAD’s Complete guide to Network licensing straight to your IT person. For the pros and cons of single-user vs. network, see our FAQ: What licensing options does BricsCAD offer?

How do I reinstall BricsCAD on a new computer?

No problem. The key word is deactivate. Free up the license on the old computer first, then activate it on the new one.

On the old computer (it needs to be online):

1. Launch BricsCAD and run LICENSEMANAGER.
2. Click Manage License.
3. Click Deactivate… and then Yes to confirm.

On the new computer:

1. Download and install BricsCAD.
2. Activate it with the same license key.

For online-activated licenses, you can deactivate and reactivate as many times as you need. Also, when you uninstall BricsCAD, it asks whether you want to deactivate the license. Say yes if that computer is going away!

Old computer died? If you can’t deactivate, you can revoke the license from your BricsCAD account (Manage licenses, click the pencil icon, then the X icon). Use this as a last resort. You only get two revokes per key and revoking makes the license ineligible for a refund. See Deactivate a BricsCAD license and Revoke a BricsCAD license.

BricsCAD also says to deactivate before you install a new hard disk, change disk partitions or upgrade your operating system. Better safe than sorry!

Can I install BricsCAD on more than one computer?

It depends on the license type.

• Single-user license: one key activates BricsCAD on one computer at a time. If you work on a desktop and a laptop, you can move the license back and forth by deactivating and reactivating it, but it can only be active on one of them at a time. The good news is that BricsCAD licenses are cross-platform, so the same key works on Windows, macOS or Linux.
• Network license: install BricsCAD on as many workstations on your network as you like. The number of seats you own limits how many people can use it at once.

If you need BricsCAD on two computers at the same time, you’ll need a second single-user license or a network license. An authorized BricsCAD dealer can help you figure out which makes sense. See also What you should know about purchasing BricsCAD.

What are the common gotchas?

• Wrong account. If your key isn’t under Manage licenses, you’re probably logged in to a different BricsCAD account than the one your license was registered to.
• “Key already used” (licensing error -1005). That key is still active on another computer. Deactivate it there first.
• Licensing error -105 (Error reading from network). Activation needs internet access. Check your connection, firewall or proxy.
• Offline activation. It can’t be deactivated, so you can’t easily move it. Activate online whenever you can.
• Retiring a computer. Deactivate before you wipe, replace or recycle it. Revoking afterward is limited to two per key.
• Trial vs. what you bought. The trial runs as Ultimate. Once you activate a Lite or Pro key, some of the tools you played with during the trial will go away.

BricsCAD lists the licensing error codes in the Troubleshooting section of its licensing guide. If an installation goes sideways, see How to repair or perform a clean BricsCAD installation.

Note: With the v2026.0 release, Topcon returned its office and field software to the MAGNET name. Topcon Office is now MAGNET Office, Topcon Field is now MAGNET Field and version numbers now follow the year (for example, MAGNET Office 2026.0).

Good news: once you’ve done it once, it’s pretty painless! Topcon MAGNET Office is downloaded from myTopcon NOW!, installed with a standard Windows installer and activated online with your Topcon ID and serial number.

This FAQ walks you through all of it, plus what to do when you get a new computer. Our screenshots were taken before the rebrand, so some screens may still say Topcon Office instead of MAGNET Office. The steps are the same.

Before you start, make sure your computer meets the MAGNET Office system requirements and has an internet connection for activation.

Jump to:

• Do I need a myTopcon account?
• How do I download MAGNET Office?
• How do I install MAGNET Office?
• How do I activate MAGNET Office?
• What happens the first time I open MAGNET Office?
• How do I reinstall MAGNET Office on a new computer?
• Can I install MAGNET Office on more than one computer?
• Where can I find more help from Topcon?

Do I need a myTopcon account?

Yes. You need a myTopcon account to download MAGNET Office and to watch Topcon’s activation videos. If you already have one, skip ahead to downloading MAGNET Office.

1. Click here to create a myTopcon account.

   

2. Check the email address you registered with for a “Thanks For Registering” email from Topcon. Click the link near the bottom of that email to complete your registration.

   

3. myTopcon opens in your browser and a video may play over the page. When it’s over, close the video. You’ll see a page with your name on it. Click myTopcon Now!

   

How do I download MAGNET Office?

1. Log in to myTopcon NOW! with your myTopcon username and password.

   

2. When asked to select a content group, click myTopcon (Positioning).

   

3. The first row of options on the myTopcon NOW! home page is Support Tools. On that row, click the square labeled Desktop & Mobile App Software.

   

   

4. Under the software subcategories, click Office Software.

   

5. Click the product you want to download. In our screenshot it’s still listed as Topcon Office.

   

6. Click Software and Firmware.

   

7. Click the installer for the latest version. Be sure to click the icon, not the circle in the corner!

   

8. Click the red Download button in the upper right corner of the screen. The download may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.

   

How do I install MAGNET Office?

1. When the download is finished, find the zip file in your Downloads folder. Right-click it and choose Extract All, then start the installer from the extracted files.

   

2. Select your language and click Next.

   

3. When the Installer Wizard opens, click Next.

   

4. Read the license agreement, check I accept the license agreement (click Print if you want a copy) and click Next.

   

5. Choose where you want the software installed and click Next.

   

6. Select the features you want to install and click Install.

   

7. When the installation is complete, make sure Launch is checked and click Finish.

   

How do I activate MAGNET Office?

The first time you launch MAGNET Office, you’ll see a License file not found message. Don’t panic! That’s expected because your serial number hasn’t been activated yet.

Have your serial number and your Topcon ID (your myTopcon / MAGNET Enterprise login) handy, then:

1. On the Product Activation screen, select Online and click Next.

   

2. Sign in with your Topcon ID.

   

3. You’re now logged in to Enterprise (the cloud side of your Topcon account). This step is required to activate your license. Check that your email address is correct in the Login field and click Next.

   

4. Enter your serial number and click Next.

   

5. Check I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next.

   

6. Review the Activation Result screen and click Finish.

   

Topcon also has an offline activation method for computers that can’t get online. The catch: a license activated offline can’t use Topcon’s license Check In / Check Out feature, which is how you move a license to another computer. So I always recommend activating online if you can.

What happens the first time I open MAGNET Office?

You can launch MAGNET Office from the Windows Start menu or by typing its name in the Windows Search bar.

The first time it opens, the Program Setup Wizard walks you through some basic setup:

1. Fill in the User Details, review the Folders and click Next.

   

2. Select your settings and click Finish.

   

That’s it. MAGNET Office is installed, activated and ready for your configurations and projects!

How do I reinstall MAGNET Office on a new computer?

No problem. Your license is tied to the computer it’s activated on, so the trick is to release it from the old computer before you activate it on the new one. Topcon calls this Check In.

On the old computer (while it still works and is online):

1. Open MAGNET Office and go to Help > License.
2. Select Check In.
3. Enter your Topcon ID (MAGNET Enterprise) credentials and click Next.
4. Topcon warns you that the license will be checked in and the program will restart in Demo Mode. Select I understand and wish to continue and click Next.

On the new computer:

1. Download and install MAGNET Office the same way you did the first time.
2. Activate it online with the same serial number.

A few things to keep in mind:

• Check In only works for licenses that were activated online. If yours was activated offline, contact your dealer or Topcon support before you retire the old computer.
• If the old computer died before you could check the license in, contact your dealer or Topcon support to get the license released.
• MAGNET Office can also open in Demo Mode after you update to a new version or renew your Service Plan or Subscription. When that happens, just reactivate online with your serial number. Topcon’s Reactivating Topcon Office quick guide walks you through it.

Can I install MAGNET Office on more than one computer?

Installing isn’t really the limit. Activation is.

Each MAGNET Office serial number is activated on one computer at a time. Without an active license, MAGNET Office runs in Demo Mode. So if you want to work at the office one week and on your laptop the next, you can check the license in on one computer and activate it on the other, using the steps above.

If you need MAGNET Office running on two computers at the same time, you’ll need a license for each one. Talk to an authorized Topcon dealer about your options. See also What you should know about purchasing Topcon.

Where can I find more help from Topcon?

Topcon has quick guides and short videos for activation, Check In / Check Out and reactivation. The videos require a myTopcon NOW! login.

• Quick Guide PDF: MAGNET Office Online Activation
• Quick Guide PDF: MAGNET Office Offline Activation
• Quick Guide PDF: MAGNET Office License Check In and Check Out
• Quick Guide PDF: Reactivating Topcon Office
• Quick Guide Video: Topcon Office License Activation
• Quick Guide Video: Topcon Office License Check-in

Want to know what’s new in the latest release? See our running thread on recent improvements to MAGNET Office.

Note: With the v2026.0 release, Topcon returned its office and field software to the MAGNET name. Topcon Office is now MAGNET Office, Topcon Field is now MAGNET Field and version numbers now follow the year (for example, MAGNET Office 2026.0).

Topcon provides four primary field software options designed around distinct job roles and construction phases:

• Topcon Field supports full survey and advanced layout workflows using GNSS and optical instruments.
• Topcon Field Mobile delivers core layout and verification tools in a simplified mobile friendly experience.
• Pocket 3D focuses on grade checking, earthwork verification and machine control support.
• Topcon Digital Layout is purpose built for vertical building layout by concrete, steel and MEP trades.

Side by side selection guide

This overview highlights how each field application aligns with different responsibilities on the jobsite. Many organizations deploy multiple tools across crews rather than relying on a single solution.

How to choose the right field software

• Select Topcon Field when survey grade accuracy and combined GNSS and optical workflows are required
• Select Topcon Field Mobile when crews need layout and verification without full survey functionality
• Select Pocket 3D when earthwork, grade checking and machine control drive the jobsite
• Select Topcon Digital Layout when vertical construction trades need accurate layout without survey training

• Topcon Tools is a lightweight, standalone desktop tool for file conversions, GNSS and total station processing, QA/QC, adjustments, localization, visualization and reporting. It is often used as a preprocessing step before Topcon Office or other CAD workflows.
• Topcon Office Base is the core desktop environment for import/export, data prep, basic QA/QC, reporting, and light drafting. It is the foundation product for adding Survey and or Site Prep modules.
• Topcon Office Base + Survey adds survey-grade computation, adjustments, GNSS processing, richer COGO, drafting, and professional survey delivery workflows. Topcon Survey includes all the functionality of Topcon Tools.
• Topcon Office Base + Site Prep adds modeling and construction takeoff capabilities for surfaces and corridors, volumes, and file prep tools for GPS-guided machine control systems.
• Topcon Office Base + Survey + Site Prep is the complete office suite that unifies survey computation and adjustment, drafting, surface and corridor modeling, quantities and volumes, and machine-control data prep. Topcon Survey includes all the functionality of Topcon Tools.

Side by side selection guide

This overview highlights how each office product aligns with different responsibilities. Many organizations start with Office Base then add Survey and or Site Prep as their needs expand. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

How to choose the right office software

• Select Topcon Tools when you need a standalone “Swiss Army knife” for help converting to/from an expansive variety of filetypes, survey processing, QA/QC, least-squares adjustment, localization, and reporting without CAD production, modeling, or takeoff.
• Select Topcon Office Base when you need a core office hub for import/export, coordinate setup, cleanup, reports, and light drafting
• Select Office Base + Survey when your office delivers survey-grade computation including control, traverse, GNSS processing, adjustments, and robust COGO deliverables
• Select Office Base + Site Prep when your focus is surfaces, corridors, volumes, takeoffs, and machine control data prep
• Select Office Base + Survey + Site Prep when your team needs the complete suite for survey delivery plus modeling, takeoff, design, and machine control workflows

Note: With the v2026.0 release, Topcon returned its office and field software to the MAGNET name. Topcon Office is now MAGNET Office, Topcon Field is now MAGNET Field and version numbers now follow the year (for example, MAGNET Office 2026.0).

In addition to 2- and 4-hour blocks of custom training from Topcon Professional Services, Topcon offers several self-paced eLearning courses through myTopcon. The available eLearning training ranges from short introductory courses to more detailed drafting instruction.

Is there free Topcon Office training available before I buy?

Yes. Topcon offers several FREE introductory eLearning courses that can help you become familiar with Topcon Office before purchasing.

• Topcon Office Introduction • 7 minutes
• Topcon Office • 32 minutes
• Topcon Office Survey • 35 minutes
• Topcon Office + Site Prep • 54 minutes

These courses provide an overview of the available Topcon Office configurations and introduce workflows involving drafting, surveying, surfaces, design, data preparation and Site Prep tools.

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Where can I access the free Topcon eLearning courses?

Topcon eLearning courses are available through MyTopconNow!.

After creating and logging into your account, go to myTopcon eLearning, select Catalog (All Courses), then filter the catalog by:

• Course type: Online courses
• Tags: Topcon Office

The four introductory Topcon Office courses are free and provide a good starting point for anyone considering Topcon Office or preparing to begin using it.

Is additional training available after I purchase Topcon Office?

Yes. After purchasing and activating a Topcon Office product, you are eligible to enroll in the Introduction to Drafting eLearning course.

This approximately four-hour course provides more detailed instruction in Topcon Office drafting workflows including:

• Creating and setting up projects
• Understanding the user interface, layers and snap modes
• Creating points, lines, arcs, circles, polylines, polygon areas and strings
• Modifying CAD entities
• Creating and editing surfaces
• Completing and exporting a final design

After purchasing and activating Topcon Office, you will receive an enrollment key that allows you to register for this course for FREE.

Additionally, Intro to Drafting can be purchased through an authorized Topcon dealer for a modest fee.

What if I need specific training on my project?

Custom training with Topcon Professional Services can be scheduled in 2- or 4-hour blocks and you can use your project data files to get the help you need. Custom training is available for any combination of the programs listed below:

• Topcon Enterprise
• Topcon Tools
• Topcon Office Base
• Topcon Survey
• Topcon Site Prep
• Topcon Field

Please be aware that there is a high-demand for the custom training services. The earliest available appointment may be 4-6 weeks out so please reach out to an authorized Topcon dealer to schedule your session.

How can That CAD Girl help me with my Topcon custom training?

For a limited time, when purchasing a 2- or 4-hour block of custom training with Topcon Professional Services through one of our Trusted Partners, That CAD Girl will attend, moderate and assist during the training.

Pre-training – That CAD Girl will work with you to develop a clear scope of topics to ensure you receive the training that will help you achieve your training goals.

Post-training – we will provide a training certificate and time-stamped written summary of the material covered.

About Carlson Software, the Company

Carlson Software, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Maysville, Kentucky, is a developer of CAD-based software for land surveying, civil engineering, construction and mining. The company provides desktop software, data collection solutions and OEM hardware integration through an extensive global dealer network. Carlson is known for delivering customer-focused software with perpetual licenses, low maintenance fees and long-term product support.

Click here to learn more about Carlson Software, the Company

About the Software

Carlson Software offers modular desktop solutions for land development professionals. Core modules for surveying, civil engineering and construction include Survey, Civil, GIS, Hydrology, Construction, CADnet, Trench and GeoTech.

Carlson works with both IntelliCAD and AutoCAD platforms and maintains full compatibility with DWG file formats. Specialized software is also available for 3D point cloud processing and embedded field data collection using Carlson SurvPC.

Carlson’s website

Operating System Compatibility

• Carlson 2020–2025 with IntelliCAD 9.x–12.x: 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
• Carlson on AutoCAD 2022 Embedded: Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit only)
• Takeoff R12, R13 / Survey OEM 2022–2025: Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit only)
• Vista and 32-bit versions are not supported

System Requirements

Carlson 2020–2025 with IntelliCAD 9.x–12.x:

• Minimum CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or comparable
• Recommended CPU: Intel i5 or i7 (use cpubenchmark.net for comparisons)
• Minimum RAM: 2 GB (64-bit Windows 7–11); 8+ GB recommended
• Graphics card: Compatible with OpenGL 1.4 or higher
• Recommended GPU: Discrete Nvidia Geforce preferred; ATI/AMD acceptable but less consistent driver support
• Not recommended: Nvidia Quadro and powerful gaming cards

Carlson with AutoCAD 2022 Embedded (including Takeoff R12, R13 / Survey OEM 2022–2025):

• OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or 11
• Processor: Basic 2.5–2.9 GHz; Recommended 3+ GHz
• RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended
• Disk Space: 10 GB free for installation
• Monitor: 1920 x 1080 or higher, up to 3840 x 2160
• Display card: Minimum 1 GB GPU with DirectX 11; Recommended 4 GB GPU with DirectX 12
• Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or later

Click here to learn more about Carlson’s System Requirements

CAD Platform Options

Carlson Software modules provide options for CAD platform:

• “for CAD” programs include a license of IntelliCAD
• Embedded AutoCAD (OEM) programs include a license of AutoCAD OEM
• Modules with IntelliCAD can also be installed on full AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map or Civil 3D

How and Where to Purchase

Carlson Software is available for purchase directly from Carlson or through an authorized dealer network.

Upgrades and Crossgrades

Carlson users can purchase upgrades from older versions at discounted prices. Crossgrades are also available for switching between platforms or changing product bundles.

Maintenance customers receive version upgrades annually (typically each fall). Users without maintenance can upgrade their perpetual license at any time.

License Types and Terms

• Perpetual Standalone: One-time purchase with two activations per seat
• Perpetual Network: Floating license with server-based access and license borrowing

Users may choose software modules individually or as part of bundled suites such as Survey/Civil, Civil Suite or Takeoff Suite.

Software Trials

Free 30-day trials of Carlson desktop software are available.

Support and Training Options

Carlson Software provides technical support by email and phone.

That CAD Girl offers a variety of training options for CAD and Carlson Software including live, custom training, recorded sessions and printed manuals.

This is a running thread. I’ll update it when AutoCAD, IntelliCAD or BricsCAD change what they can do natively with rasters and scans.

First, a quick definition so we’re talking about the same thing. Raster-to-vector conversion means taking a scanned picture of a drawing (pixels) and automatically turning the lines, arcs and text on that scan into real, editable CAD entities (polylines, arcs, text and so on). Attaching an image and tracing over it by hand is not conversion. Importing a vector PDF’s geometry is also not the same thing as converting a scan.

I get asked this a lot when someone has a scanned survey plat, an old topographic sheet or a blurry engineering drawing and wants that linework turned into CAD. So I lined up the three platforms people ask me about most: AutoCAD, IntelliCAD and BricsCAD.

As of October 9, 2026, this comparison is based on AutoCAD 2027, IntelliCAD 15.0 and BricsCAD V26. It covers only the native CAD platforms. It does not include third-party raster-to-vector apps or specialized toolsets. Those tools do exist and they are where the real conversion work happens.

Jump to:

• The comparison table
• What the rows actually mean
• So what do you do with a scanned drawing?
• What about third-party apps?

The comparison table

Here’s the side-by-side. “Yes” means the feature is built into the core platform. “No” means it isn’t.

What the rows actually mean

All three platforms let you attach a JPG, PNG or TIFF, then scale, rotate and position it so you can draw over it. That’s the old-fashioned way and it still works just fine.

All three also let you attach a scanned PDF as an underlay. Same idea: the scan sits under your drawing and you trace what you need.

What none of them do natively is look at a scanned picture of lines and turn those pixels into editable polylines, arcs and text for you. No automatic line conversion. No contour-to-polyline magic. No OCR that reads the text off the scan. If you want that, you’re looking at a specialized raster-to-vector tool or a toolset that sits on top of the CAD program.

So what do you do with a scanned drawing?

For scanned survey plats, topographic maps and legacy engineering drawings, all three platforms land in the same place:

• Attach the image or PDF underlay.
• Scale and position it so it matches your coordinate system or known distances.
• Trace the linework you actually need… or run the scan through a dedicated raster-to-vector program first, then bring the resulting CAD entities in.

In other words, don’t pick AutoCAD, IntelliCAD or BricsCAD expecting a built-in “turn this scan into CAD” button. Pick them for the CAD work. Handle the conversion with a specialized tool when the volume of tracing would make you crazy.

What about third-party apps?

Yes, there are third-party apps (and a few specialized toolsets) that actually do raster-to-vector conversion. They are built for that job: reading scanned linework, cleaning it up and turning it into editable CAD geometry, sometimes with OCR for the text.

If conversion is a big part of your workflow, look at those tools separately. The comparison table above is about what the three CAD platforms themselves can and cannot do without that help.

As of October 8, 2026, the current releases are MicroSurvey CAD 2027, embeddedCAD 2027, inCAD 2027, SurveyTools for BricsCAD V26 and STAR*NET 14.

Jump to:

• MicroSurvey CAD (2027 | 2026)
• MicroSurvey embeddedCAD (2027 | 2026.1 and 2026)
• MicroSurvey inCAD (2027 | 2026.1 and 2026)
• SurveyTools for BricsCAD (V26 | V25)
• MicroSurvey STAR*NET (14 | 13)

MicroSurvey CAD

MicroSurvey CAD 2027 (July 2026)

Version 27.0.3.9964, released July 29, 2026

MicroSurvey CAD 2027 is a big one. It moves from the IntelliCAD 11.1 engine to 14.1, which brings a long list of everyday drafting upgrades along with faster performance on large surfaces. If you’ve been waiting for a good reason to upgrade, this is it.

Hot features:

• Faster TIN navigation – pan, zoom and orbit are now 70% faster with large TIN surface files.
• Smarter Trim and Extend – no need to preselect boundaries and Trim, Offset and Extend preview the result before you click.
• Dark theme – a new dark theme (plus light and gray) to reduce eye strain.
• Tables and data extraction – pull drawing data into tables and export table contents to CSV.
• QR codes – add QR codes to your drawings with the new QRTEXT and QRLEADER commands.

Release notes: MicroSurvey CAD 2027 Release Notes

MicroSurvey CAD 2026 (November 2025)

Version 26.0.2.8725, released November 25, 2025

The 2026 release is all about organizing your field data. Survey Groups sort your points and linework automatically on import, so building a clean surface or exporting just your control points takes a few clicks instead of a lot of layer juggling.

Hot features:

• Survey Groups – sort points, linework, blocks and text into groups you can show, hide and filter.
• AutoMAP “Add to Survey Groups” – points go into the right groups automatically when you import field data.
• Miscoded Points group – points with descriptions that aren’t in your AutoMAP land in one place for review.
• Point cloud import (Ultimate) – import e57, LAS and PTX point clouds without additional software licenses.
• Floating license visibility – see which computer has checked out a floating cloud license.

Release notes: MicroSurvey CAD 2026 Release Notes

Older versions: MicroSurvey CAD release history

MicroSurvey embeddedCAD

MicroSurvey embeddedCAD 2027 (July 2026)

Version 27.0.2.9991, released July 28, 2026

embeddedCAD 2027 moves to the AutoCAD OEM 2027 engine, so you get the latest platform along with MicroSurvey’s survey tools. New block conversion and geometry cleanup tools also help tidy up messy drawings.

Hot features:

• 2027 engine – runs on the AutoCAD OEM 2027 engine for the latest performance and stability.
• BSEARCH – finds identical objects and converts them into blocks.
• Geometry Cleanup palette – a new palette for reviewing and cleaning up drawing geometry.
• Background image loading – raster images can load in the background while a drawing opens.
• Faster Active Coordinate Editor – selecting rows with click and drag or Shift+click is much faster.

Release notes: MicroSurvey embeddedCAD 2027 Release Notes

MicroSurvey embeddedCAD 2026.1 and 2026 (May 2026 and November 2025)

Version 26.1.1.9667, released May 28, 2026 | Version 26.0.2.8682, released November 21, 2025

The 2026 release moved embeddedCAD to the AutoCAD OEM 2026 engine and 2026.1 followed with Survey Groups. 2026.1 also made busy commands a lot quicker, which you’ll notice on big projects.

Hot features:

• Survey Groups (2026.1) – automatically sort field data into groups by point description using AutoMAP.
• Faster commands (2026.1) – MOVE, Recoordinate Traverse and FieldGenius SyncWizard take about 40% of the time they used to on average.
• Smart Points right-click actions (2026.1) – Move, Move with Leader, Rotate and Reset right from the context menu.
• 2026 engine (2026) – runs on the AutoCAD OEM 2026 engine.
• Label style presets (2026) – a new .msz file replaces the old .cfg file for sharing label style presets.

Release notes (covers both versions): MicroSurvey embeddedCAD 2026.1 Release Notes

Older versions: MicroSurvey embeddedCAD release history

MicroSurvey inCAD

MicroSurvey inCAD 2027 (July 2026)

Version 27.0.2.10036, released July 28, 2026 (subscription only)

inCAD 2027 keeps MicroSurvey’s survey tools current with the 2027 releases of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Map 3D. It’s mostly a compatibility release with a welcome speed-up and several fixes.

Hot features:

• 2027 support – works with the 2027 releases of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Map 3D.
• Faster Active Coordinate Editor – selecting rows with click and drag or Shift+click is much faster.
• Label fixes – Windows fonts in your labeling defaults no longer cause a font file error and label scale factors carry over from older drawings.

Release notes: MicroSurvey inCAD 2027 Release Notes

MicroSurvey inCAD 2026.1 and 2026 (May 2026 and November 2025)

Version 26.1.1.9666, released May 28, 2026 | Version 26.0.2.8681, released November 21, 2025 (subscription only)

inCAD 2026 added support for the 2026 releases of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Map 3D. Then 2026.1 brought Survey Groups and a big speed boost for everyday commands.

Hot features:

• Survey Groups (2026.1) – automatically sort field data into groups by point description using AutoMAP.
• Faster commands (2026.1) – MOVE, Recoordinate Traverse and FieldGenius SyncWizard take about 40% of the time they used to on average.
• Miscoded Points group (2026.1) – points with descriptions that aren’t in your AutoMAP land in one place for review.
• 2026 support (2026) – works with the 2026 releases of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Map 3D.
• License check-out confirmation (2026) – a confirmation dialog before you take a floating network license offline.

Release notes (covers both versions): MicroSurvey inCAD 2026.1 Release Notes

Older versions: MicroSurvey inCAD release history

SurveyTools for BricsCAD

SurveyTools for BricsCAD V26 (February 2026)

Version 26.0.2.9121, released February 17, 2026

SurveyTools V26 brings MicroSurvey’s survey tools to BricsCAD V26, so you can work in the latest BricsCAD release. Licensing is also more flexible for subscription customers.

Hot features:

• BricsCAD V26 support – runs on the latest BricsCAD V26.
• Offline use with subscription licenses – a floating license can now be checked out for offline use when you have a subscription license.
• Floating license visibility – see which computer has checked out a floating cloud license.
• Faster copy and paste – CopyClip, PasteClip and Copy are much faster than in the previous release.
• Label style presets – a new .msz file replaces the old .cfg file for sharing label style presets.

Release notes: SurveyTools for BricsCAD V26 Release Notes

SurveyTools for BricsCAD V25 (June 2025)

Version 25.0.2.7580, released June 2, 2025

V25 brought Survey Groups to SurveyTools, which makes it much easier to keep field data organized without complicated layer names. Note that it needs BricsCAD V25.2 or newer within V25.

Hot features:

• BricsCAD V25.2 support – runs on BricsCAD V25.2 or newer (still V25.x).
• Survey Groups – sort points, lines, polylines, blocks and labels into groups you can show, hide and filter.
• AutoMAP “Add to Survey Groups” – points go into the right groups automatically when you import field data.
• Miscoded group – points with descriptions that aren’t in your AutoMAP land in one place for review.
• Filter by group – list only one group in the Active Coordinate Editor, making it easy to export just those points.

Release notes: SurveyTools for BricsCAD V25 Release Notes

Older versions: SurveyTools for BricsCAD release history

MicroSurvey STAR*NET

MicroSurvey STAR*NET 14 (February 2026)

Released February 19, 2026

STAR*NET 14 makes the Network Plot fast and smooth, even on large networks. It also makes it easier to run adjustments as automated scripts on virtual machines and servers without graphics hardware.

Hot features:

• Faster Network Plot – zoom, pan and orbit your network with minimal delays.
• View cube – an interactive view cube makes it easy to rotate and view your data.
• No Graphics option – install a version without the Network Plot that skips the graphics requirements.
• Auto Adjust from the command line – run /autoadjust with the same settings you use in the program.
• Chinese Traditional – multi-language support is back, so you can run STAR*NET in English or Chinese Traditional.

Release notes: MicroSurvey STAR*NET 14 Release Notes

MicroSurvey STAR*NET 13 (July 2024)

Released July 9, 2024

STAR*NET 13 helps catch a common field problem: the same point coded two different ways. It flags inconsistent descriptions and allows longer descriptions so nothing gets cut off.

Hot features:

• Inconsistent description checking – compares descriptions for repeated point IDs and appends any differences using your own delimiter.
• Inconsistent Description Summary – lists each flagged point with a link to the file line so you can review and edit it.
• Longer descriptions – the maximum description length went from 48 to 128 characters.
• Network plot font – choose the font used in the network plot window.

Release notes: MicroSurvey STAR*NET 13 Release Notes

Older versions: MicroSurvey STAR*NET release history

Ready to upgrade? Contact an authorized MicroSurvey dealer about your options.

As of October 8, 2026, the current release is BricsCAD V26.2.08 (September 15, 2026).

Jump to:

• BricsCAD V26.2 (March 2026)
• BricsCAD V26.1 (October 2025)
• BricsCAD V25.2 (March 2025)
• BricsCAD V25.1 (October 2024)

BricsCAD V26.2 (March 2026)

V26.2 is a big mid-cycle update with a focus on making everyday work easier. The new BricsCAD Assist panel puts help right inside the program and the new FILTER panel makes it much easier to select exactly what you need. Civil users also get DEM surface import and export plus more than 20 civil improvements.

Hot features:

• BricsCAD Assist – an AI-powered chat panel that brings documentation, how-to tips and guidance right into BricsCAD.
• FILTER – build a query on DWG, BIM or mechanical properties to select or deselect exactly the entities you want.
• Health Advisor – checks each open drawing’s health in the background and lets you know when it can be improved.
• PDFSHXTEXT – converts SHX text in PDFs into editable text, so there’s no need to retype it.
• DEM surface import and export – bring DEM, GeoTIFF and ASCII Grid surface data into and out of BricsCAD.

Release notes for each V26.2 build (Windows):

• BricsCAD V26.2.08 – September 15, 2026 (fixes)
• BricsCAD V26.2.07 – June 23, 2026 (adds BIMPURGE to clean up oversized BIM library files)
• BricsCAD V26.2.05 – May 26, 2026 (fixes)
• BricsCAD V26.2.04 – April 28, 2026 (IFC import now brings in geocoordinates)
• BricsCAD V26.2.03 – March 31, 2026 (the V26.2 feature release)

Mac and Linux: Mac release notes | Linux release notes

Overview: What’s New in BricsCAD V26

BricsCAD V26.1 (October 2025)

V26 arrived in October 2025 with a long list of improvements across core CAD, civil, BIM, mechanical and point clouds in its first build. Two things to plan for before you upgrade: add-ons built on .NET must be rebuilt for .NET 8 and BricsCAD Shape has been discontinued. If you rely on add-ons, check with the developer that a V26 version is available.

Hot features:

• Stretch 3D solids with grips – select a face or edge and drag its grip to reshape a solid right in model space.
• MEASUREGEOM – measure distances, radii, angles, areas and volumes with one command.
• Civil section lines and section views – create sections along an alignment or string from TIN surfaces, gradings, strings, solids and more.
• TIN Volume Report – export a volume report to a CSV file or insert it as a table in the drawing.
• POINTCLOUDTRACE – draw connected polylines over a point cloud with a single click per segment.

Release notes for each V26.1 build (Windows):

• BricsCAD V26.1.08 – January 20, 2026 (BCOUNT with an empty selection now counts every block in the drawing)
• BricsCAD V26.1.07 – December 9, 2025 (files opened together from Windows Explorer can now open in the same BricsCAD session)
• BricsCAD V26.1.06 – November 12, 2025 (fixes)
• BricsCAD V26.1.05 – October 21, 2025 (the V26 launch release)

Mac and Linux: Mac release notes | Linux release notes

BricsCAD V25.2 (March 2025)

V25.2 was all about speed and polish. Printing, publishing and live sections can be up to 10 times faster in some cases and several everyday commands got friendlier. BricsCAD BIM also became officially certified for IFC4 Reference View (Architecture).

Hot features:

• Faster printing and publishing – print and publish jobs can run up to 10 times faster in certain cases.
• Faster live sections – drawings that contain a live section perform up to 10 times faster.
• ATTACH and CLIP – one command to attach and one to clip xrefs, images and PDFs.
• 3D Offset – offset lines, polylines, 3D polylines and civil strings while handling elevation differences.
• KML and KMZ import and export – bring KML and KMZ map files into BricsCAD and send your data back out.

Release notes for each V25.2 build (Windows):

• BricsCAD V25.2.07 – June 9, 2025 (the final V25 build)
• BricsCAD V25.2.06 – May 12, 2025
• BricsCAD V25.2.05 – April 14, 2025
• BricsCAD V25.2.04 – March 28, 2025
• BricsCAD V25.2.03 – March 17, 2025 (the V25.2 feature release)

Mac and Linux: Mac release notes | Linux release notes

Overview: What’s New in BricsCAD V25

BricsCAD V25.1 (October 2024)

V25 launched in October 2024 with a new Open dialog, a Set-Up Wizard and the new Civil String object that later releases build on. This version also announced that BricsCAD Shape would be retired in V26.

Hot features:

• New Open dialog – faster drawing selection, quick access folders, in-folder search and path pasting.
• Set-Up Wizard – choose a Classic, Modern or Tool Bars interface on a clean install.
• Civil Strings – a new 3D object made of line and curve segments, organized in String Groups.
• Line and curve labels – label line and curve segments in your civil drawings.
• SOLIDIFY – converts watertight mesh data into 3D solids.

Release notes for each V25.1 build (Windows):

• BricsCAD V25.1.07 – December 16, 2024
• BricsCAD V25.1.06 – November 18, 2024
• BricsCAD V25.1.05 – October 23, 2024 (the V25 launch release)

Mac and Linux: Mac release notes | Linux release notes

Need the release notes in another language? See Where can I find the release notes? in the BricsCAD Help Center.

Ready to upgrade? Contact an authorized BricsCAD dealer about your options.

This post covers BricsCAD Pro V26. We’ll update it when BricsCAD V27 comes out.

As of October 8, 2026, the current release is BricsCAD V26.2.08 (September 15, 2026).

Short answer: yes! BricsCAD can pull in imagery from public map servers, show online maps behind your linework, attach your own georeferenced aerials and bring GIS data in and out with its attributes.

But if you’re looking for Bing maps, here’s the scoop… Bing Maps have been retired and can no longer be used in BricsCAD. The good news is that OpenStreetMap is free and needs no key, Esri maps work with an Esri API key (Free*) and BricsCAD Pro can connect to a Web Map Service (WMS).

* The Esri API is free up to a point. See Getting an Esri map key for the monthly tile limit and what happens after that.

Jump to:

• Can BricsCAD link to open source or government map services?
• First things first: set your geographic location
• Online maps with GEOMAP
• Getting an Esri map key
• Capturing a map image
• Importing and exporting GIS data
• Attaching your own georeferenced images
• What’s in Lite and what needs Pro?

Does BricsCAD allow users to link to open source or government services such as feature services or map services?

Yes. BricsCAD supports connecting to Web Map Service (WMS) endpoints using the MAPCONNECT command (BricsCAD Pro and higher), which lets you add map imagery from public and government-hosted WMS servers into your drawing.

Before adding WMS data, you must set the drawing’s geographic location using GEOGRAPHICLOCATION (more on that below). Then:

• Create the connection – give it a name, the server URL and version, plus a login if the server needs one.
• Pick your layers – select one or more data layers, set the ground resolution and the maximum tile size and check the estimated download size before you click Add.

BricsCAD saves the downloaded map tiles as regular image files in the same folder as your drawing, so keep that in mind when you send the drawing to someone else.

For vector GIS features with attributes, the other half of that question, see Importing and exporting GIS data.

First things first: set your geographic location

Everything map-related starts with GEOGRAPHICLOCATION (you can also type GEO, NORTH or NORTHDIR). It opens the Geographic Location dialog box, where you pick a GIS coordinate system or add coordinates manually. Under Advanced / BIM Settings you can:

• Set the real-world location of the geographic marker in decimal latitude and longitude, in degrees, minutes and seconds or as a projected Easting and Northing, plus an elevation.
• Set the marker’s position in the drawing by typing X, Y and Z values or picking a point.
• Set the north direction, which is saved to the NORTHDIRECTION system variable.
• Remove the geographic location data if you need to start over.

The GIS Coordinate System button on the status bar opens the same dialog. And for the CAD managers writing scripts or LISP, there’s a command line version: -GEOGRAPHICLOCATION.

Online maps with GEOMAP

BricsCAD also supports displaying online maps inside a drawing using GEOMAP. Your choices are:

• open street Map – free to use and doesn’t require an API key.
• esri Imagery, esri Streets, esri Light, esri Dark and esri Hybrid – available only when an Esri API key is assigned. Hybrid combines the aerial imagery with labels.
• Off – hides the map.

What about drawings that were set up with Bing? By default, BricsCAD substitutes them automatically: Bing Aerial becomes esri Imagery, Bing Road becomes open street Map and Bing Hybrid becomes esri Hybrid. You’ll see a notification in the lower right corner when that happens.

So… what is OpenStreetMap? Think of it like Wikipedia, but for maps! OpenStreetMap is a free world map built and kept up to date by volunteers all over the world. They add the roads, buildings, trails, rivers and place names, and anyone can use it for free. That’s why BricsCAD can give it to you with no key. Just keep in mind that it’s a street-style map, not aerial photos. If you want imagery, you’ll need one of the Esri styles. (Techie tip: the GEOMAPOSMMODE system variable controls where the open street Map tiles come from. The default of 1 uses OpenStreetMap’s own maps and 0 switches to Esri’s version.)

The map’s copyright and watermark show in the lower right corner of the drawing area, and you’ll see a downloading message while the map tiles load.

Getting an Esri map key

Run GEOMAPKEY to open the Online Maps Support dialog box and paste your Esri key into the Esri Key field. You create the key yourself with a free account on Esri’s ArcGIS Location Platform, giving it the Basemaps privileges (both Basemap styles service and Static basemap tiles).

Here’s the kicker… according to the BricsCAD help as of October 8, 2026:

• Free tiles – the first 2 million map tiles per month are free.
• After that – it’s $0.15 per 1,000 tiles. If you go over the free limit, the maps stop working until you turn on pay-as-you-go in your Esri dashboard or buy a voucher.
• One key per person – BricsCAD recommends that each user create their own Esri account and key to stay under the limit.
• Keys expire – the default is 90 days and the maximum is one year. After that you’ll need to generate a new key.

Esri sets that pricing, so it can change. My advice? Put a reminder on your calendar for the day your key expires!

Capturing a map image

GEOMAPIMAGE captures a rectangle of the online map (or the whole current viewport) and embeds it in the drawing as an image. A frame shows where the capture is, and if you change the frame’s size or position, the image updates. Run GEOMAP again and choose Off if you want to see only your captured image. The copyright and watermark are added to the bottom right corner of the image.

Then fine-tune it with:

• GEOMAPIMAGETYPE – changes the map style of the captured image.
• GEOMAPIMAGERESOLUTION – sets the resolution to Coarse, Optimal, Fine or VeryFine.
• GEOMAPIMAGEUPDATE – optimizes or reloads the image.

Importing and exporting GIS data

For importing vector GIS data as CAD entities with attributes, BricsCAD Pro provides:

• GISIMPORT – imports vector GIS features with their original location, shape and attributes from SHP, GML, KML/KMZ and Esri Geodatabase files. Features come in as points, lines and polylines on the drawing layers you choose, only inside the import area you set and with coordinate system transformation.
• GISEXPORT – exports vector GIS features with their location, shape and attributes to SHP, GML or KML/KMZ files.
• GISCONVERT – converts Object Data and Mpolygons in a drawing you’ve received into BricsCAD GIS data. CONVERTGISTOOBJECTDATA goes the other way and turns BricsCAD GIS data into Object Data.
• MPOLYGON – creates multi-sided polygon entities, handy for GIS polygons with holes and islands.
• MOVEBLOCKSTOELEVATION – moves each block’s insertion point to the elevation in its block attribute or GIS data.
• GEOIMPORT – imports a DWG or DXF drawing and places it based on the geographic location of both the source and target drawings.

Civil labels can also display GIS attributes, and point clouds with geographic data can set your drawing’s location (see our point cloud FAQ below).

Attaching your own georeferenced images

Have an aerial from your county or a drone flight? Attach it with IMAGEATTACH (alias IAT). In the Attach Raster Image dialog box, turn on Use Geocoding Information and BricsCAD uses the image’s position file (world file) to set its size, location and rotation for you.

What’s in Lite and what needs Pro?

Good news for Lite users: the online map basics are included in every edition.

• Included in Lite and Pro: GEOGRAPHICLOCATION, GEOMAP, GEOMAPKEY, GEOMAPIMAGE, GEOMAPIMAGETYPE, GEOMAPIMAGERESOLUTION, GEOMAPIMAGEUPDATE and IMAGEATTACH.
• Requires Pro or higher: MAPCONNECT, GISIMPORT, GISEXPORT, GISCONVERT, MPOLYGON, MOVEBLOCKSTOELEVATION, GEOIMPORT and POINTCLOUDGEOGRAPHICLOCATION.

If you need the Pro tools, talk to an authorized BricsCAD dealer about moving up from Lite.

• About Topcon Positioning Systems
• About MAGNET Office, MAGNET Field and MAGNET Enterprise
• Operating System
• System Requirements
• CAD Platform
• How and Where to Purchase
• Upgrades to New Versions and Crossgrades to Different License Types or Modules
• License Options
• License Terms
• License Levels (Modules)
• Software Trials
• Support and Training Options

About Topcon Positioning Systems

Topcon Positioning Systems, headquartered in Livermore, California, develops precision positioning technology, software and workflow solutions for the construction, geomatics and agriculture markets. Its European headquarters are in Zoetermeer, Netherlands. Its parent company, Topcon Corporation, was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Click here to learn more about Topcon Positioning Systems

About MAGNET Office, MAGNET Field and MAGNET Enterprise

With the v2026.0 release, Topcon returned its office and field software to the MAGNET name. Topcon Office is now MAGNET Office, Topcon Field is now MAGNET Field and version numbers now follow the year (for example, MAGNET Office 2026.0). The products work together to move survey and construction data between the office, the field and machine control.

MAGNET Office (formerly Topcon Office) is CAD and design software for contractors and surveyors. It combines plans and survey data to build 3D digital terrain models for site survey, layout and machine control. Optional Site Prep and Survey modules add road and site design and finished survey CAD deliverables. Click here to learn more about MAGNET Office

MAGNET Field (formerly Topcon Field) is data collection software that turns a rugged tablet or compatible Android device into a field controller for Topcon GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, scanning robotic total stations and digital levels. It is used for land surveying, stakeout, construction layout, roadwork and utility mapping. Click here to learn more about MAGNET Field

MAGNET Enterprise (also called Topcon Enterprise) is a cloud service for sharing project data between office teams, field crews and machine operators. Files can be shared and converted for use in MAGNET Office, Sitelink3D and Autodesk or Bentley software. Click here for Topcon’s software eBook (PDF), which covers MAGNET Enterprise

Sitelink3D is a web-based service for managing, monitoring and supporting job sites. It syncs design data between the office, machines and field crews and offers remote view and control of connected machines. Click here to learn more about Sitelink3D

Not sure which products you need? See Which Topcon / MAGNET software do I need for the office? and Which Topcon / MAGNET software do I need in the field?

Operating System

As of October 8, 2026, these are the supported operating systems for the current releases:

• MAGNET Office 2026.0: Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit)
• MAGNET Field 2026.0: Windows tablets and compatible Android devices
• MAGNET Enterprise and Sitelink3D: Web-based services used through a web browser

System Requirements

System requirements change with each release. See our Topcon MAGNET Office system requirements FAQ for the current requirements.

CAD Platform

MAGNET Office is a standalone Windows program with its own drafting, design and surface modeling tools. It does not run on top of another CAD program. It imports and exports AutoCAD DWG and DXF files, and MAGNET Office 2026.0 added import of Revit (RVT) models.

If you also work in AutoCAD or Revit, Topcon Exchange for Autodesk adds a ribbon to those programs for creating Topcon machine control and survey files and sending them to the field through MAGNET Enterprise.

How and Where to Purchase

When purchasing Topcon software, you buy through Topcon’s network of authorized dealers and distribution partners. Pricing is subject to change without notice and varies by product, license term and selected modules.

To purchase Topcon software, please contact an authorized Topcon dealer.

Upgrades to New Versions and Crossgrades to Different License Types or Modules

New versions are included while your subscription or your Topcon Software Service Plan is current. Software downloads, activation and support resources are available through your myTopcon account.

Perpetual licenses include the first year of the Service Plan. After that, you renew the Service Plan each year to keep receiving new versions and support.

You can add the Site Prep or Survey module to MAGNET Office as your needs grow. To add modules or move between subscription and perpetual licensing, contact your Topcon dealer about your options.

To see what has changed in recent releases, see What are the recent improvements to Topcon’s MAGNET Field and Office software?

License Options

• Online Activation: MAGNET Office licenses are activated online, so you need an internet connection to activate the software.
• Check In / Check Out: Licenses managed through MAGNET Enterprise can be checked in and checked out so they can be moved between computers and shared across your team. Ask an authorized Topcon dealer how many seats you need and how offline use works for your licenses.

License Terms

• Perpetual License (Permanent License): A one-time purchase that includes the first year of the Topcon Software Service Plan for maintenance, updates and support, plus one year of MAGNET Enterprise. After the first year, the Service Plan is renewed annually for a fee.
• Subscription License: Includes the Service Plan, access to the latest features in each release and MAGNET Enterprise for the length of the subscription. Subscriptions are typically sold in 1- or 3-year terms, so check with an authorized Topcon dealer for current options.
• Sitelink3D (Service Points): Sitelink3D uses Topcon’s Service Point model. You add credit to your myTopcon account and points are used only when the service is in use.

License Levels (Modules)

MAGNET Office is sold as base software with optional modules:

• MAGNET Office: The base software for Sitelink3D and Enterprise connectivity, machine control and layout data prep and building 3D digital terrain models
• Site Prep Module: Adds road, site, corridor and resurfacing design, 2D PDF to 3D job files and takeoff and material quantities
• Survey Module: Adds finished survey CAD deliverables for property plots, subdivisions and land development and includes MAGNET Tools for processing and adjusting total station, GNSS and digital level data

Click here to learn more about MAGNET Office license levels (modules)

For help choosing a combination, see Which Topcon / MAGNET software do I need for the office?

Software Trials

To try the complete MAGNET Office or MAGNET Field software without limitation, Topcon dealers can provide a 30-day trial license.

If you would like help requesting a trial of this software, please contact an authorized Topcon dealer.

Support and Training Options

Topcon provides software downloads, documentation and support resources through myTopcon.

Click here for myTopcon support

MAGNET Office also has built-in help. Click the ? icon at the top right of a dialog or panel for context help, or use the AI chatbot added in MAGNET Office 2026.0 under Help > Chatbot.

For free and paid MAGNET Office training, see What training is available for Topcon / MAGNET Office?

This post covers BricsCAD Pro V26. We’ll update it when BricsCAD V27 comes out.

As of October 8, 2026, the current release is BricsCAD V26.2.08 (September 15, 2026).

Short answer: a lot!

BricsCAD Pro doesn’t just display a scan. You can crop it, color it, classify it, trace linework from it, build a TIN surface from it and check your work against it. Many of the surveyors and engineers I talk to don’t realize all of that is in Pro.

We checked every command below against the BricsCAD V26 Help Center to make sure it works with a Pro license, not just BIM or Ultimate. The handful of point cloud tools that need a higher license are listed near the end.

Jump to:

• Getting point clouds into BricsCAD Pro
• Viewing, cropping and organizing
• The Bubble Viewer
• Drawing and modeling from a point cloud
• Classifying points
• Point clouds and geographic location
• Exporting point clouds
• What’s NOT in Pro?
• A quick hardware tip

Getting point clouds into BricsCAD Pro

• POINTCLOUDATTACH – attaches a point cloud file (or a whole folder) to the current drawing. The drawing doesn’t even have to be saved first. Supported files are .e57, .hspc, .las, .laz, .lgsx, .pack, .pts, .ptx, .rcp, .rcs, .rdbx, .rsp and .zfs. On a Mac, .lgsx, .rdbx and .rsp files aren’t supported.
• ASCII point files – you can also bring in an ASCII point cloud with almost any extension, a custom separator or a custom column layout. Choose All files in the file type list to find it.
• Point Cloud Cache Manager (POINTCLOUDREFERENCE) – BricsCAD preprocesses each scan in the background into a cache and lets you know when it’s done. In the Cache Manager you can search your cached scans, see their metadata, edit the name, unit and GIS coordinate system and then attach with an insertion point, scale, rotation and coordinate system.
• HSPC format – HSPC (Hexagon Smart Point Cloud) is the default cache format, set by the POINTCLOUDHSPC system variable. It stores metadata for each point, which is what makes regions, scan-by-scan visibility, classes and geographic data possible.

So, the first time you attach a big scan, go get a cup of coffee. If you pick the same source file again later, BricsCAD finds the existing cache and inserts it without preprocessing it all over again.

Viewing, cropping and organizing

• Point Cloud Manager panel (POINTCLOUDMANAGERPANELOPEN) – a tree of your point clouds with their scans, regions and classes. Turn any of them on or off.
• Render Settings (POINTCLOUDRENDERSETTINGSOPEN) – a tab in the same panel for bubble size, Outline rendering and the POINTCLOUDPOINTMAX setting, which is now in millions (10 = 10,000,000 points).
• POINTCLOUDCROP – crops a cloud with a rectangular, polygonal or circular boundary and shows what’s inside or outside. POINTCLOUDUNCROP removes the crop.
• POINTCLOUDCROPSOLID – turns an extruded solid or polysolid into a crop solid so you can crop in 3D. You can edit it like any other solid.
• POINTCLOUDREGION – saves a selection of points as a region. Regions are stored next to the cache, so they’re available in any drawing you attach that scan to.
• POINTCLOUDCOLORMAP – colors the points by scan color, object color, elevation, intensity, normals or classification, with color schemes like Hydro, Earth and Spectrum. There’s also an X-Ray option for transparency.
• POINTCLOUDLOAD – unloads a scan temporarily to free up resources, loads it back or relocates the cache folder.
• POINTCLOUD – opens the Point Clouds category of the Drawing Explorer, where you can see each cloud’s size, references and paths.

The Bubble Viewer

If you’ve never stood “inside” a scan, try this one first.

Scans captured with a static scanner show up with green bubbles at each scan location. Run POINTCLOUDBUBBLEVIEWER or double-click a bubble to look around from that spot.

• Hold the middle mouse button to look in any direction and use the wheel to zoom.
• Press Tab to cycle between colors, normals and distances views.
• Press Ctrl+A to sync your drawing view to the Bubble Viewer.
• When a command asks you for a point, you can snap to point cloud points right in the Bubble Viewer.

Some kinematic (mobile) scanners capture panoramic images along the way. Those show up as blue waypoints, which are for viewing only. LAS and PTS files don’t contain scanner information, so they don’t produce bubbles at all.

Drawing and modeling from a point cloud

• Point Cloud Nearest Point snap (PCNEAREST) – picks the point closest to you inside the snap aperture. It’s bit 128 of the 3DOSMODE system variable, so make sure your 3D snaps aren’t turned off.
• POINTCLOUDALIGN – rotates the cloud to line up with the X and Y axes based on its walls and other vertical surfaces, or creates a UCS aligned to it so ortho and polar tracking behave.
• POINTCLOUDTRACE – draws 2D polylines where each segment snaps to the best-fitting line through the points. It works best with a crop, a section view or Outline rendering turned on.
• Section planes (SECTIONPLANE) – live sections work on point clouds, too.
• TIN surface from a point cloud – the TIN command has a create from point Cloud option. You can let TIN Simplify thin the points by radius and elevation difference as it builds the surface.
• POINTCLOUDDEVIATION – colors the points by how closely they fit a planar entity, solid or TIN surface you select, using your own good-fit and bad-fit tolerances. Handy for checking a surface against the scan.

Classifying points

POINTCLOUDCLASSIFY assigns a class to every point using one of six models:

• Outdoor – terrain, vegetation, building, paved road and noise.
• Roads – 30 classes for scans from a car-mounted scanner, such as road surface, curbstone, guard rails and sign posts.
• Construction – 15 classes for construction sites, such as trenching, fencing and construction material.
• indoorBasic, indoorSimplified and indoorFull – 10, 20 or 40 classes for indoor scans.

Now, the fine print. The classifier runs on Windows only, needs a CUDA-compatible NVIDIA graphics card with the latest driver and only works on scans preprocessed in HSPC format. You also have to download the classifier libraries separately, copy them into the BricsCAD installation folder and restart BricsCAD.

If your LAS or LAZ file already has classification data, the classes show up in the Point Cloud Manager panel and you can turn each class on or off.

Point clouds and geographic location

• Geolocate property – when the original scan has geographic information, it’s kept in the HSPC cache and shows in the Properties panel under Misc. Turn Geolocate on to use it for the drawing’s geographic location. This only works when the scan and the drawing use the same coordinate system.
• POINTCLOUDGEOGRAPHICLOCATION – for LAS and LAZ files, sets the drawing’s geographic marker from the scan, moves the scan to match the drawing’s geographic location or lines up two geolocated scans with each other.

Exporting point clouds

POINTCLOUDEXPORT saves the visible part of a point cloud to a PTS, HSPC or LAZ file. Bubbles are included when you export to HSPC. In other words… crop first, export second!

What’s NOT in Pro?

These point cloud commands require BricsCAD BIM or Ultimate:

• POINTCLOUDSCAN2BIM and the rest of the Scan to BIM workflow
• POINTCLOUDDETECTFLOORS and POINTCLOUDDETECTROOMS
• POINTCLOUDFITPLANAR, POINTCLOUDFITCYLINDER and POINTCLOUDFITROOMS
• POINTCLOUDPROFILESWEEP and POINTCLOUDPROJECTSECTION
• POINTCLOUDMODIFYCLASS (adding points to a class by hand), POINTCLOUDMODIFYBUILDING and POINTCLOUDMODIFYFLOOR

And if you’re on BricsCAD Lite, you can’t attach point clouds at all. POINTCLOUDATTACH needs Pro. If you want to start working with scans, talk to an authorized BricsCAD dealer about moving up to Pro.

A quick hardware tip

Point clouds are hungry! BricsCAD recommends setting BricsCAD to High Performance in your Windows Graphics settings when you work with point clouds and large models. Check our BricsCAD system requirements FAQ for the recommended memory and graphics card.

IntelliCAD can put a live online map from Microsoft Bing, Microsoft Azure or Esri right behind your linework. Then you can capture a piece of that map as an image to keep in the drawing. It takes three steps and you don’t need any add-ons.

As of October 8, 2026, the current release is IntelliCAD 15.0 (released August 4, 2026). Everything below comes from the official IntelliCAD release notes for 15.0 and earlier versions.

One quick heads-up: IntelliCAD is the engine that many companies build their own CAD programs on. So the features, menus and ribbon tabs you actually see depend on your IntelliCAD-based product and edition. If something below doesn’t show up in yours, check with the IntelliCAD-based product’s vendor.

Jump to:

• Step 1: Give your drawing a geographic location
• Step 2: Turn on the online map
• Step 3: Capture an image for offline work
• Attaching your own georeferenced images
• Other mapping tools worth knowing about

Step 1: Give your drawing a geographic location

The map has to know where your drawing sits on the planet. You can set the location from:

• A .kml or .kmz file
• Latitude and longitude – a dialog box then shows the coordinate systems that make sense for that location (IntelliCAD 11.0 and newer).
• Your current location
• An address lookup (IntelliCAD 13.0 and newer)

You can also specify the base point and north rotation when you set the location. Once your drawing has a location, the status bar can display geographic coordinates.

Step 2: Turn on the online map

Bing Maps was the original map service, with road, aerial or hybrid map types. IntelliCAD has added more choices since then:

• Esri imagery – added in IntelliCAD 14.0.
• Microsoft Azure Maps – added in IntelliCAD 14.1, with several map types.
• GEOMICROSOFTSERVICE – type this at the command line to switch between the Bing and Azure services (IntelliCAD 14.1 and newer).
• Mark Position – adds position markers to the map.

IntelliCAD 11.1 sped up the display of large geographic images and 14.1 gave map rendering a noticeable boost, so big maps are much easier to live with.

Step 3: Capture an image for offline work

A live map is great, but it needs the Internet. So when you’re happy with the view:

• Capture Area – captures an area of the online map as an image you can keep working with offline.
• Reload Image – reloads the map image.
• Map Service – turns geographic map services on or off. When it’s off, IntelliCAD can’t reach the Internet to display the online map and the Mark Position, Capture Area and Reload Image commands aren’t available.

That Map Service switch is handy if your IT folks get nervous about CAD programs talking to the Internet!

Attaching your own georeferenced images

Have an aerial or a scanned map from somewhere else? You can attach it the old-fashioned way:

• IMAGEATTACH – attaches raster images and can use an image positioning file, such as a .tfw world file, to place and scale the image.
• MrSID images – IntelliCAD attaches .sid and MrSID MG4 compressed images and reads the world file data embedded in MrSID files.
• IMAGECLIP – clips an image, and you can select an existing polyline as the clipping boundary.

Other mapping tools worth knowing about

• Map Import – imports map data as CAD entities from Esri shapefiles (.shp), .sdf files and .sqlite files, or by connecting to PostgreSQL, MySQL and WFS servers. Polygons can come in as closed polylines and you can pick the coordinate system as you import.
• Geospatial PDFs – IntelliCAD 14.1 and newer can export and print geospatial PDFs. Turn on the Include geospatial information option and anyone with a supported PDF viewer can see live coordinates and take measurements as they pan and zoom.

Not sure which IntelliCAD version your product runs on? Ask the IntelliCAD-based product’s vendor. Since Esri arrived in 14.0 and Azure in 14.1, the version tells you which map services you’ll see.

Note: With the v2026.0 release, Topcon returned its office and field software to the MAGNET name. Topcon Office is now MAGNET Office, Topcon Field is now MAGNET Field and version numbers now follow the year (for example, MAGNET Office 2026.0).

This is a running list of the minimum system requirements for the current release of Topcon MAGNET Office. We update it as Topcon releases new versions. Last updated October 2026.

Good news: MAGNET Office runs on modest hardware by today’s standards. The one item to check closely is the processor. Topcon calls for a 64-bit quad-core processor with AVX support. Most recent Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors support AVX, but some older or budget processors do not.

Per Topcon’s system requirements, MAGNET Office needs an internet connection for online activation and for some features.

As of October 9, 2026, these are the requirements for MAGNET Office 2026.0 (formerly Topcon Office, release notes dated July 2026).

• Windows 11 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
• Internet connection for online activation and some features

Minimum hardware:

• 64-bit quad-core processor with AVX support
• 2 GB RAM or more recommended
• 2 GB or more of local hard drive space recommended
• 1280 x 1024 display resolution

Notes: Topcon lists one set of requirements for MAGNET Office, including the Site Prep and Survey modules. Topcon lists 2 GB of RAM, but large surfaces, point clouds and background images will likely run better with more memory.

Topcon resources:

• MAGNET Office v2026.0 Release Notes (PDF)
• MAGNET Office product page

Want to know what’s changed in recent releases? See our running thread on recent improvements to MAGNET Office.

Many of the surveyors and engineers I talk to have no idea that IntelliCAD can work with point clouds right out of the box. You don’t need a separate program just to look at a scan, slice through it or snap your linework to it.

As of October 8, 2026, the current release is IntelliCAD 15.0 (released August 4, 2026). Everything below comes from the official IntelliCAD release notes for 15.0 and earlier versions.

One quick heads-up: IntelliCAD is the engine that many companies build their own CAD programs on. So the features, menus and ribbon tabs you actually see depend on your IntelliCAD-based product and edition. If something below doesn’t show up in yours, check with the IntelliCAD-based product’s vendor.

Jump to:

• Which point cloud files can I attach?
• How do I view and slice through a point cloud?
• Can I snap to a point cloud?
• What should I NOT expect?

Which point cloud files can I attach?

IntelliCAD attaches point clouds to your drawing as underlays, the same idea as attaching an image or a PDF. It supports:

• .pcg files
• .rcp and .rcs files (added in IntelliCAD 9.0)

You have two ways to bring one in:

• Point Cloud Underlay – pick the file and set your options for attaching it.
• Drag and drop – drag a point cloud file straight into the drawing window (IntelliCAD 10.1 and newer).

The typed command name and where it lives on the menu or ribbon can vary a bit from one IntelliCAD-based product to the next, so look for Point Cloud Underlay in yours or search your Help for “point cloud.”

How do I view and slice through a point cloud?

Once the cloud is in, the 3D viewing tools that came along in IntelliCAD 11 do the heavy lifting:

• Section planes – dynamically visualize cross-sections of 2D and 3D entities and point clouds. This one requires the OpenGL ES graphics device.
• View cube – check which way you’re looking and jump between preset views and custom viewing directions.
• View and visual style controls – the controls in the upper left corner of the viewport let you quickly change the view and visual style.
• 3D Walk and Fly – move through the model as though you’re walking or flying through it.

In the standard IntelliCAD interface these tools are grouped on the Visualize ribbon tab. Your product’s ribbon may be organized differently.

Two system variables control how point clouds display: POINTCLOUDPOINTMAX and POINTCLOUDPOINTSIZE. Starting with IntelliCAD 13.0, POINTCLOUDPOINTMAX defaults to 10,000,000.

Can I snap to a point cloud?

Yes! Entity snaps work with point clouds, so you can pick points right off the scan while you draw. IntelliCAD 9.2 improved snapping performance with point clouds, and IntelliCAD 15.0 refactored entity snapping and entity snap tracking for better stability and performance across the board.

The LIST command also works with point cloud entities if you need to check what’s attached.

What should I NOT expect?

In other words, IntelliCAD itself gives you the basics: attach, look, slice and snap.

You won’t find anything in the IntelliCAD release notes (15.0 or earlier) about classifying points, building surfaces from a cloud or extracting features like curbs, poles or trees. Some IntelliCAD-based products add their own point cloud tools on top of IntelliCAD and some don’t. If you need that kind of processing, ask the IntelliCAD-based product’s vendor what’s included in your product and edition before you buy.

About BricsCAD

BricsCAD is a DWG-compatible CAD platform built for 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design and building information modeling (BIM). BricsCAD is now part of Octave, the software company spun off from Hexagon.

Click here to learn more about Octave

About BricsCAD-Based Software

BricsCAD supports 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design and BIM workflows. BricsCAD offers multiple editions built on the same platform:

• BricsCAD Lite – 2D drafting
• BricsCAD Pro – 2D and 3D modeling
• BricsCAD BIM
• BricsCAD Mechanical
• BricsCAD Ultimate – all-in-one suite

The applications offer a familiar AutoCAD-like interface and full compatibility with DWG, DXF, DGN, IFC and point cloud formats. BricsCAD runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and includes smart tools such as Blockify and CopyGuided.

Click here for a BricsCAD vs AutoCAD comparison

System Requirements

System requirements change with each release. See our BricsCAD system requirements FAQ for the current requirements on Windows, macOS and Linux.

CAD Platform

All BricsCAD applications (Lite, Pro, BIM, etc.) are built on the same BricsCAD core platform.

How and Where to Purchase

BricsCAD is available directly from BricsCAD and through authorized BricsCAD dealers. Pricing varies by edition and add-ons.

To purchase BricsCAD, please contact an authorized BricsCAD dealer.

Upgrades and Crossgrades

Perpetual licenses can be kept current with BricsCAD Maintenance, which includes automatic upgrades and support, or by purchasing version upgrades.

Subscription licenses include Priority Support and access to all new versions during the subscription term.

If you want to move between editions (e.g. Lite to Pro or Pro to BIM), contact an authorized BricsCAD dealer about your upgrade options.

License Options (License Modes)

• Academic License: Free 12-month access for students and faculty, renewable annually with valid academic ID
• Single-User License: One computer, one user, one OS
• Network License: Shared access on LAN (Local Area Network); available for perpetual or subscription licenses with 1-year maintenance
• Volume License: One license key used across a defined user base; available for perpetual or subscription licensing and includes a 1-year maintenance contract

Click to learn more about BricsCAD license options (license modes)

License Terms (License Types)

• Perpetual License
• Subscription License

Click to learn more about BricsCAD license terms (license types)

License Levels

• BricsCAD Lite: 2D drafting; no 3D modeling; supports LISP and APIs
• BricsCAD Pro: Adds full 3D modeling, rendering, constraints and 3rd-party application support
• BricsCAD BIM: All Pro features plus streamlined BIM workflow using DWG
• BricsCAD Mechanical: All Pro features plus complete mechanical toolset including sheet metal
• BricsCAD Ultimate: Combines BIM and Mechanical in one platform

Click here to learn more about BricsCAD license levels

Software Trials

You can trial BricsCAD Ultimate for 30 days. All features are enabled during this period. Use the SETLICENSELEVEL command to test other levels. After 30 days, a valid commercial license is required.

Click here to learn more about BricsCAD trial mode

If you would like help requesting a trial of this software, please contact an authorized BricsCAD dealer.

Support and Training Options

BricsCAD provides onboarding and learning resources through the BricsCAD Learning portal.

Technical support is available via the BricsCAD Help Center, including their knowledge base and ticket system.

About MicroSurvey Software

MicroSurvey Software, based in West Kelowna, British Columbia, has been developing survey and mapping software since 1985. MicroSurvey is part of Hexagon and serves surveyors, public safety and mapping professionals, with customers in over 100 countries. Its software is used for land surveying, mapping, law enforcement, forensics and accident reconstruction.

Click here to learn more about MicroSurvey Software

About the MicroSurvey Line of Products

MicroSurvey develops specialized software for land surveyors, civil engineers and construction professionals. Its products cover the workflow from field data collection through drafting, network adjustments and final deliverables, using industry-standard file formats such as DWG, DXF and LandXML.

MicroSurvey’s survey CAD software provides field to finish drafting, COGO, traverse adjustments, surface modeling, volume calculations and alignment design tools. It runs on your choice of CAD platform:

• MicroSurvey CAD runs standalone on an included IntelliCAD engine. Click here to learn more about MicroSurvey CAD
• MicroSurvey embeddedCAD runs standalone on an included AutoCAD OEM engine from Autodesk. Click here to learn more about MicroSurvey embeddedCAD
• MicroSurvey inCAD is a subscription-based plugin that adds MicroSurvey’s survey tools to your current Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Map 3D subscription. Click here to learn more about MicroSurvey inCAD
• SurveyTools for BricsCAD is a subscription-based plugin that installs on top of a separately purchased license of BricsCAD. Click here to learn more about SurveyTools for BricsCAD

STAR*NET is least squares adjustment software that adjusts and analyzes 1D, 2D and 3D survey networks. It combines total station, level, GNSS and gyroscope data and supports GPS vectors, geoid modeling and detailed statistical reporting. Click here to learn more about STAR*NET

FieldGenius is field data collection software for total stations and GNSS receivers, with a map-based view, COGO, staking lists and cutsheet reporting. It runs on Windows and Android. Click here to learn more about FieldGenius

FieldGenius Legacy runs on Windows-based data collectors, tablets and desktop PCs. Click here to learn more about FieldGenius Legacy

Operating System

As of October 8, 2026, these are the supported operating systems for the current releases:

• MicroSurvey CAD 2027: Windows 11 (64-bit)
• MicroSurvey embeddedCAD 2027: Windows 11 (64-bit)
• MicroSurvey inCAD 2027: Windows 11 (64-bit)
• SurveyTools for BricsCAD V26: Windows 11 (64-bit)
• STAR*NET 14: Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit)
• FieldGenius: Windows 10 and 11 or Android
• FieldGenius Legacy: Windows 10, Windows Mobile and Windows CE

System Requirements

System requirements change with each release. See our MicroSurvey system requirements FAQ for the current requirements of each MicroSurvey desktop program.

CAD Platform

• MicroSurvey CAD: Standalone with an included IntelliCAD engine
• MicroSurvey embeddedCAD: Standalone with an included AutoCAD OEM engine
• MicroSurvey inCAD: Add-on for a current Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Map 3D
• SurveyTools for BricsCAD: Add-on for BricsCAD (SurveyTools for BricsCAD V26 requires the latest BricsCAD V26)

How and Where to Purchase

When purchasing MicroSurvey software, you can buy directly from MicroSurvey or through its authorized dealer network. Pricing is subject to change without notice and varies by product, edition and license option.

To purchase MicroSurvey software, please contact MicroSurvey or an authorized MicroSurvey dealer.

Upgrades to New Versions and Crossgrades to Different License Types or Editions

New versions are included while your Customer Care Package (CCP) is current. With an active CCP you can update from inside the software by going to Help > Check for Updates. If you let your CCP lapse and renew more than 3 months after it expires, MicroSurvey prices the renewal as an upgrade.

MicroSurvey also offers an upgrade path for switching from USB key or network licenses to a floating license. To move between editions or products, contact MicroSurvey or an authorized MicroSurvey dealer about your options.

Click here to learn more about MicroSurvey maintenance and upgrades

License Options (License Types)

• USB License Key: The license is stored on a USB key plugged into the computer running the software. The key is activated after purchase and updated with MicroSurvey’s USB License Manager when new versions are released.
• Network License: The USB license key plugs into a license server computer on your network that runs MicroSurvey’s Network License Server software.
• Floating License: An internet-activated license that an administrator deploys, monitors and updates from an online MicroSurvey account. A floating license can be checked out for offline use, but nobody else can use that seat until it is checked back in or the checkout period ends.

Click here to learn more about MicroSurvey license options (license types)

License Terms

• Perpetual License: New perpetual licenses include a 12-month Customer Care Package (CCP). If your CCP expires, you can keep running the last version released before your CCP end date, but you lose access to new versions and MicroSurvey technical support until you renew. FieldGenius is available as a perpetual or subscription license.
• Subscription License: MicroSurvey inCAD and SurveyTools for BricsCAD are sold by subscription only and are activated with a License ID and Password. Without a current subscription, you can’t run new versions.

Refer to MicroSurvey’s End-User License Agreement (EULA) for the full license terms.

License Levels

Some MicroSurvey products are offered in more than one edition, each with different functionality. MicroSurvey’s pricing pages currently list:

• MicroSurvey CAD: Standard, Premium and Ultimate. The MicroSurvey CAD 2027 release notes also mention a Studio edition. Click here for the MicroSurvey CAD feature table
• MicroSurvey embeddedCAD: Premium. Click here for the MicroSurvey embeddedCAD feature table
• MicroSurvey inCAD: One level, sold by subscription. Click here for the MicroSurvey inCAD feature table
• SurveyTools for BricsCAD: One level, sold by subscription. Click here for the SurveyTools for BricsCAD feature table
• STAR*NET: Plus, Pro and Ultimate. Click here for the STAR*NET feature table
• FieldGenius: One level, sold as a subscription or perpetual license. Click here for the FieldGenius feature table
• FieldGenius Legacy: Premium. Click here for the FieldGenius Legacy feature table

Software Trials

MicroSurvey offers free 30-day demos of MicroSurvey CAD and FieldGenius. Its demo request page lists every MicroSurvey product. The MicroSurvey CAD demo is a complete, unrestricted version of the software. SurveyTools for BricsCAD also needs BricsCAD V26 installed, which you can try free for 30 days.

Click here to request a MicroSurvey demo

If you would like help requesting a trial of this software, please contact MicroSurvey or an authorized MicroSurvey dealer.

Support and Training Options

New MicroSurvey licenses include a 12-month Customer Care Package (CCP), formerly called the Annual Maintenance Subscription (AMS), which includes:

• Software updates and new versions
• Technical support from MicroSurvey’s experts
• Discounts on MicroSurvey live training and its on-demand online school
• Compatibility updates for the latest operating systems, IntelliCAD and AutoCAD versions

Click here to learn more about MicroSurvey’s Customer Care Package

MicroSurvey also offers self-paced online training courses, some of which are free.

Click here for MicroSurvey’s Online Training portal

Click here for MicroSurvey’s online help desk