Last Updated 01/19/04

Software Updates

Surveying Software For the HP48

Student Cogo version 1.1 was released in July '97. New features included in 1.1 are assymetrical vertical curves, volumes program, predetermined area, additional circle computations, and faster file access. Update cost for Student Cogo is $64.50 with exchange of old card, or $79 if you wish to keep the card. Contact us for more info.

SiteStake is currently on version 1.1. No updates are available.

Party Chief version 4.1 is now being released. This version is for the GX only. Update costs are:

Module PriceUpdate Price
Basic Cogo $299 $74.75
Advan.Cogo $399 $99.75
Basic & Coll.$498 $124.50
Advan & Coll.$598 $149.50
If you purchase a new module (such as upgrading from Basic to Advanced) mention this web page and your update will be free!

Party Chief Version 4.1 includes numerous improvements. Some of these such as optimization of code for improved speed and reliability are not immediately obvious to the user. Other features which you will notice right away are:

The current Party Chief version on the SX is 3.9. Updates are available, but we highly recommend you upgrade to the GX.

Surveying Software For PC's

FileMan48 3.3G for DOS is the current version. Updates are $24.75. Version G added support for fast pentiums. This is most likely the final DOS version and users are encouraged to upgrade to the Windows version of Survey Chief. Trial versions may be downloaded from the trial page. Upgrades from FileMan48 to Survey Chief are done for just the difference in price (you receive full value for software you have purchased). From Basic FileMan48 its currently $150 ($249 - $99) and from Advanced FileMan48 its $100 ($249 - $149).

Survey Chief 3.3G for DOS is the current version. Survey Chief 3.3G update cost is $37.25. Version G added support for fast pentiums. This is most likely the final DOS version and users are encouraged to upgrade to the Windows version. Trial versions may be downloaded from the trial page. Recent enhancements include the addition of Rotate/Translate, Match, and additional functions in the Cogo Calculator. DXF exports now allow each symbol/linetype to be sent to a different layer. SDMS transfers have been added and work extremely well for Eagle Point users.

Survey Chief 5.1.2 for Windows 95/98/NT has been released! Version 5 includes lots of new plotting features, multiple ASCII format definitions, the ability to map your codes to symbols, import DXF linework and generate cogo from it. User definable print formats allow you to create customizable reports. Upgrade from Version 4 for $62.25. Upgrades from Survey Chief 3 are $100 (just the difference in price). Trial versions may be downloaded from the trial page.

Hydrology / Hydraulics Software

HP48

HYDRAtools is currently on Version 2.01. Updates are available for $24.50 for the disk version or $39.50 for the card version.

HYDROmate is currently on Version 2.01. Changes from version 1 are primarily within HYDRAtools. Updates are available for $62.25.

DOS PC

DOS hydrology software is available by special request. Contact us for pricing.

Windows PC

FlowTool 3.0.3 for Windows 9X/Me/NT/2K has been released. Trial versions may be downloaded from the trial page.

Flash55 4.0.0 for Windows 9X/Me/NT/2K has been released. Version 4 adds support for the rational method, including "pipe comps" and hydraulic gradient calculation. Trial versions may be downloaded from the trial page.

Flash20 2.0 for Windows 9X/Me/NT/2K has been released. Upgrades are available for $99.50.


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