SPCAD FOR GstarCAD

Introduction

Transform your GstarCAD experience with SPCAD, the essential add-on meticulously crafted for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals. It powerfully bridges the CAD and GIS divide through an extensive suite of over 150 specialized tools. These tools integrate diverse import/export capabilities and manage over 4500 coordinate systems with ease.

SPCAD’s Functional Sections

1. File Import/Export

SPCAD makes it super easy to move your design data around. You can seamlessly import and export tons of different file types, including KML, SHP, CSV, XYZ, GPX, GeoJSON, LAS, and now, even GML. This means you can effortlessly shift important spatial information between your CAD and GIS programs, making sure everything works together smoothly.

2. Coordinate Systems

SPCAD makes managing your coordinate systems straightforward. You can easily assign, unassign, and view all the details for any system you’re working with. It’s simple to convert grid-to-ground coordinates or set up your own custom transformations. Now, you can also import OSM vector data, bring in web map tiles from Esri and other trusted sources, and work with .geprint files. Plus, use your geotagged Exif images and even mosaic multiple images together, all while ensuring your raster data is perfectly placed with precise georeferencing.

3. Cartography

Enhance map visualization with SPCAD’s map elements, cartographic grids, and dynamic labels, including polyline tables. Generate powerful, automated Atlases and data-driven sheets for intuitive cartographic representation. Produce professional maps effortlessly.

4. Topography

SPCAD makes terrain modeling incredibly easy. Manage points with the Point Group Manager and create/handle surfaces with the TIN Manager, supporting formats like DEMs and LandXML. Quickly generate cross-sections, profiles, contours, calculate volumes, and compare TINs for precise, effortless terrain analysis.

5. Analysis

SPCAD truly empowers advanced spatial analysis. Go beyond basic with versatile Point, Line, and Polygon Buffer tools, plus specialized Double and 3D Polyline Offset functions. Easily cut, merge, or generate Voronoi polygons, and clip drawings. Create new features from your data using Convex Hull, Shrink-wrap, Line/Polygon from Points, or Split Polylines. Even count Lines and Blocks, and Break Text for deeper, precise insights from your spatial data.

6. Geometry

SPCAD simplifies all your geometry tasks. You can easily create basic features like triangles and rectangles, or use powerful polyline tools to convert 2D to 3D, minimize nodes, and trace lines. Advanced functions like inserting vertices, complementing arcs, Dog bone, Best Fit Polyline, straightening, Break Distance, Mark Centerline, and Interpolate 3D Polyline ensure a smoother, more precise workflow.

7. Cadaster

SPCAD significantly enhances land management and cadastral workflows. Through its powerful Parcel Manager, you can effortlessly Construct Parcels, perform detailed Lot Division (including Quick Division), and Annotate Parcels with ease. Seamlessly Export Parcels to various formats, ensuring highly efficient and precise handling of all your cadastral data.

8. SPCAD

Access essential functions such as Online Help, Language Switching, License Management, and Software Updates. These tools ensure you can keep SPCAD up to date and perfectly customized for your needs, providing an effortless user experience.

Key Features of SPCAD for CADMATE

• Import/Export: Imports/exports all major CAD/GIS formats, including GML.
• Coordinate System Management: Manages 4500+ coordinate systems; imports OSM, web map tiles, geotagged images, and .geprint files.
• Map Making: Creates professional maps with map elements, grids, dynamic labels, and automated Atlases.
• Surface & Volume Analysis: Comprehensive terrain modeling: TINs, contours, volumes, and Point Group Manager.
• DEM & LandXML Support: Full DEM and LandXML import/export.
• Raster Georeferencing: Precise raster georeferencing using ground control points.
• Track Coordinates: Real-time coordinate tracking across systems.
• TIN Manager: Efficiently manages TINs, including creation from points.
• Quick Cross-Sections & Profiles: Instant cross-sections, profiles, and elevation graphs.
• Analysis: Advanced spatial analysis: buffers, polygon operations (cut, merge, Voronoi), feature creation, and data counts.
• Geometry Enhancements: Polyline manipulation (2D to 3D, nodes), arc tools, best-fit curves, and advanced polyline editing.
• Cadastral Management: Lot division, parcel construction, annotation, and export.
• Geolocation & Google Earth: KML/KMZ export, QR codes, and screen capture.
• SPCAD Utilities: Online Help, language options, licensing, and updates.

Technical Information

• Software Compatibility: Supports GstarCAD Professional version 2024 and 2025.
• Language: Available in English, Spanish, Polish, Greek, Portuguese, Czech, French and Turkish.
• Multi-Device Activation: A single license can be activated on up to five devices (for alternate use).
• License Type: Annual subscription.
• Free 14-Day Trial: Fully functional trial available.

Videos and Descriptions

SPCAD for GstarCAD: Essential Tools in Action

A Powerful CAD Plugin – Explore SPCAD’s comprehensive toolset, including import/export, coordinate systems, cartography, analysis, geometry, topography, cadaster, and more.

How to Use TIN Manager in GstarCAD using SPCAD

SPCAD’s TIN Manager is your go-to tool for complete terrain model control. Easily create TIN surfaces from your point data, then import and export them in popular formats like DEM and LandXML. Beyond basic handling, you can also create new features directly from your TINs, edit the surfaces with precision, and confine them to specific boundaries. This comprehensive manager makes all your terrain management tasks simple and efficient.

How to Use Point Group Manager in GstarCAD using SPCAD

SPCAD’s Point Group Manager helps you efficiently classify and manage all your survey points. Easily import data from files, objects, or DEMs, and directly edit elevations. It also generates contours, convex hulls, shrink-wraps, and exports data to tables for quick analysis.

Contour Generation with Adjustable Smoothness in GstarCAD using SPCAD

Create precise contour lines with adjustable smoothness, giving you more control over your terrain representation. This feature allows for clearer, more accurate maps perfectly tailored to your project’s needs.

Import KML File in GstarCAD using SPCAD

Import KML files to visualize and manage geospatial data within GstarCAD.

Import GeoJSON Files in GstarCAD using SPCAD

Learn how to effortlessly import GeoJSON files into GstarCAD for enhanced geospatial analysis.

Assign & Manage Coordinate Systems in GstarCAD with SPCAD

Set up, transform, and track coordinate systems with ease, including QR code integration.

Track Coordinates in GstarCAD with SPCAD

Track cursor coordinates in real-time across different coordinate systems, enhancing precision in your CAD workflows.

Insert Map Elements in GstarCAD using SPCAD

Easily insert north arrows, scale bars, and legends to enhance map readability and presentation.

Raster Georeferencing in GstarCAD using SPCAD

Accurately rectify and align raster images using ground control points for precise spatial referencing.

Import DEM in GstarCAD using SPCAD

Import DEM as TIN, points, or contours, and resample DEM for customized topographic analysis.

Creating Cross Sections and Extracting Longitudinal Profiles in GstarCAD

Extract detailed cross-sections and longitudinal profiles from TIN surfaces with precision.

Calculate Area Capacity Curve & Surface Volume from a TIN Surface in GstarCAD using SPCAD

Analyze terrain by computing area-capacity curves and surface volume with precision.