The Survey Software Laboratory is primarily a Survey software computing facility in the School of Surveying.
Hardware
- 47 computers
- Monochrome laser A4/A3 printer
- Colour capable wide format (up to A1) plotter
- Digital projector
Software
The main software packages in use are:
Survey and Engineering
- 12d version 12 (www.12d.com)
- Magnet Office version 5.1 supplied by Hale & Associates (www.hale.co.nz)
- NZTrav version 8.2 supplied by Hale & Associates (www.hale.co.nz)
Geodetic surveying
- SNAP version 2.7.2 (www.linz.govt.nz)
Survey and land information
- Quickmap version 8 (www.quickmap.co.nz)
- Landonline (www.landonline.govt.nz)
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
- Bricscad version 19 (www.bricsys.com)
- Autodesk Civil 3d version 2018 (www.autodesk.com)
GPS processing
- Trimble Business Centre version 5 (trimble.com)
Hydrographic software
- Radar Trainer 3.0 (www.starpath.com)
Standard Desktop Productivity Tools
- Microsoft Office 2016
Geographic Information System (GIS)
- ESRI ArcGIS Desktop v10.5
- Quantum GIS (QGIS)
In addition to these a number of support and utility software items are in use in the lab
Access and Rules
Students enrolled in 200 level and above Surveying papers have 24 hour seven day access to the relevant lab(s). After-hours access to the computer labs is by swipe card (student ID cards)
The use of this facility is subject to rules. Please check out the School of Surveying Computer Lab Rules.
Contact
The Survey Software Laboratory is managed and maintained by School of Surveying. For any enquiry, please contact:
Kelly Gragg
Room 208, 310 Castle Street
Ph +64 3 479 7602
kelly.gragg@otago.ac.nz
