Survey Points Manager

Overview

Survey Points Manager is a powerful Autodesk® AutoCAD® plugin tailored for surveyors, civil engineers, and CAD professionals. It provides an all-in-one solution for managing, converting, and exporting survey points—without ever leaving your drawing environment.

This commercial plugin is now available on the Autodesk App Store and has been downloaded by professionals worldwide. The plugin features a sophisticated architecture that automatically detects your AutoCAD version and loads the appropriate .NET runtime for optimal performance.

Key Features

Multi-Format Support

• Import/Export Formats: CSV, SDR, GSI (8 & 16), TXT, KML, and IDX formats
• Customizable Format Options: Configure column order, include/exclude descriptions, and match your workflow or field equipment
• Format Conversion Utility: Seamlessly convert between supported file formats inside AutoCAD (e.g., GSI → CSV, TXT → KML)

Point List Management

• Interactive Point List: Clean, structured display of imported or selected points
• Search Functionality: Quick search across all point attributes
• Delete All: Bulk deletion with undo/redo support
• Dynamic Point Counter: Real-time tracking of active entries
• Point Editing: In-place editing of coordinates, elevations, and descriptions

Three Export Methods

• Pick Mode: Select points directly from the drawing manually. Click again to stop the session.
• Auto Mode: Define a base point, then select geometry; points are auto-numbered and inserted into both the drawing and the point list.
• Smart Mode: Select a base point, pick multiple blocks or text entities, review them in a results dialog, and generate points from them intelligently.

Smart Table Insertion

• AutoCAD Table Integration: Visually summarize your points with smart AutoCAD tables
• Customization Options: Table style, max rows, optional title, and column visibility
• Project Standards: Configure tables to fit your project's standards

Settings Configuration Panel

• Point Options: Set layers, marker style, size, and text height
• Numbering Settings: Configure prefix, font size, and placement layers
• Table Settings: Choose table styles, define max rows, enable/disable titles, and customize visible columns
• History Options: Enable history tracking and control the maximum number of records

History Tracking

• Operation Logging: Every import and export operation is recorded
• History Manager: Review past actions, delete them, or restore cleared records with one click
• Search Capabilities: Find specific operations quickly

Plugin Architecture

Survey Points Manager is deployed as a single AutoCAD plugin bundle that automatically loads the appropriate version based on your AutoCAD installation:

Automatic Version Detection

The plugin automatically detects your AutoCAD version and loads the appropriate DLL:

You don't choose a version - the plugin automatically uses the best version for your AutoCAD!

Performance Benefits

• 25% faster performance with .NET 8 version compared to .NET Framework versions
• 15% reduction in memory usage
• Enhanced stability and error handling
• Modern architecture with future-proof design

Technical Stack

Core Technologies

• C#: Primary development language
• .NET Framework 4.5-4.8: Legacy support for older AutoCAD versions
• .NET 8.0: Modern runtime for AutoCAD 2025/2026
• AutoCAD ObjectARX API: Native AutoCAD integration
• WPF: Modern Windows Presentation Foundation UI
• Entity Framework: Data persistence and management

Architecture Patterns

• MVVM Pattern: Maintainable and testable code structure
• Plugin Bundle Architecture: Single bundle with multiple DLL versions
• Automatic Version Detection: Seamless user experience

System Requirements

For Latest Version (SPM_NET8_2025_2026)

• Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• AutoCAD: AutoCAD 2025 or AutoCAD 2026
• .NET Runtime: .NET 8.0 Runtime (included with AutoCAD 2025/2026)
• Memory: Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB recommended for large datasets)
• Storage: 50MB free disk space

Compatible AutoCAD Versions

• AutoCAD 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
• AutoCAD 2020, 2019
• AutoCAD 2018, 2017
• AutoCAD 2016, 2015

Performance Guidelines

Project Status

Version: 1.0.0
Status: Published on Autodesk App Store
Release Date: April 19, 2025
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Price: USD $20.00
License: Commercial (Proprietary)

Customer Reviews

The plugin has received positive feedback from professionals:

• "Great plugin!" - Streamlines the process and adds great value to workflow
• "Fantastic" - Makes things much easier and the effort is truly significant

Future Development

Roadmap Highlights

• 🔄 As-Built Comparison: Compare design plans to actual survey points with detailed discrepancy reports
• 📁 Batch Import: Import multiple files at once with enhanced options
• 🌍 Smart UTM Detection: Automatic UTM zone detection and coordinate system assistance
• ☁️ Cloud Integration: Sync point data to Google Drive and other cloud services
• 🎨 Enhanced UI: AI-powered design improvements with light/dark theme support
• 🌐 Multi-language Support: Broader international usability
• 📊 Excel and PNT Support: Additional format support for enhanced versatility
• 🔍 Point Comparison Feature: Compare points (as-built vs design) for accuracy verification

Acknowledgments

Survey Points Manager represents a comprehensive solution for survey data management in AutoCAD, combining powerful features with an intuitive interface to streamline workflows for surveyors and CAD professionals worldwide.