Softree Speeds Up LiDAR – Based Road Design

Vancouver, B.C. – 26, September 2012: Softree Technical Systems Inc. announced today the release of RoadEng version 6.0. This new version includes a long list of new and improved features intended to speed up both terrain modeling and civil engineering design. Notable new features include:

Improved LIDAR modeling and display

Fixed Cross Section Editor

Improved support for DGN, GPX, GML,DWG/DXF, ArcView Grid, LAS LiDAR, LandXML and HEC/RAS files

Improved template functionality

Enhanced on-line libraries and resources

Real-time – 3D display enhancements and cursor tracking

Improved support for converting between map coordinate systems and projections

Grading and pad design enhancements

RoadEng is a lightweight and easy to use civil design software. Its unique ability to handle very large data sets (5,000,000 + points), make it well suited for LiDAR based road and site design.

RoadEng is currently used by more than 1,000 companies in North America and internationally. Customers include state and local road authorities, consultants, and universities.

About Softree

Softree Technical Systems Inc. (Softree) has been providing high quality software for applications in surveying, mapping and engineering for more than 20 years.

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