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n4ce the complete surveying and engineering software built for precision

n4ce is developed by Applications in CADD Ltd to streamline the entire field-to-finish workflow. Designed by surveyors, for surveyors, n4ce offers powerful yet intuitive tools for processing site data, creating detailed CAD drawings, modelling surfaces, calculating volumes and producing clear, professional deliverables. With a tiered product structure, Lite, Professional and Designer, n4ce adapts to your needs, whether you’re handling basic topographic surveys or complex engineering design projects.

It’s the smart choice for surveyors who want control, accuracy, and efficiency all in one platform.

n4ce Lite

n4ce the complete surveying and engineering software built for precision

n4ce Lite is a powerful yet accessible entry-level Field-to-Finish surveying software package, designed to take data from the field right through to final presentation drawings. It introduces essential tools for survey processing, CAD editing, digital terrain modelling, and volume calculations, making it ideal for smaller projects or surveyors new to digital workflows.

Key features:

  • Survey data processing with reduction, traverse, and least squares adjustments

  • Automated drawing via code tables

  • CAD and DTM editing tools for surface modelling and contouring

  • 2D coordinate transformations and image registration

  • Isopachyte modelling and section generation

  • 3D Viewer with image overlays

  • Final drawing creation using templates, legends, and viewports

  • Export to DXF, Bentley MX, and other formats

Why choose n4ce Lite?

Perfect for surveyors and engineers who need core tools for accurate, efficient data processing and professional drawing outputs, without the complexity or cost of a full suite.

Why choose n4ce Lite?

n4ce Professional

n4ce the complete surveying and engineering software built for precision

n4ce Professional builds on the n4ce Lite platform, introducing a robust suite of design tools and extended functionality for survey and engineering professionals working primarily in the office. It provides deeper control over terrain modelling, CAD editing, and advanced data handling—ideal for users needing precision, flexibility, and high-level output across complex workflows.

Key features:

  • 3D Flythroughs & Visualisation: Create and record flythroughs to visualise designs in motion

  • Extended CAD & Backcloth Tools: Tables, slope tadpoles, curve-fitted contours, hatching, and dedicated CAD backcloths

  • Advanced Sectioning & Volumes: Generate volumes from sections, regions, and contours; visibility and river sections (ISIS & HEC-RAS compatible)

  • Enhanced Surface Design Tools: Model surfaces using strings, alignments, and profile templates; include batter intercepts and MX design strings

  • Partitioned Layouts & Key Plans: Automatically create sheets with intelligent key plan updating

  • Intelligent Feature & Text Editing: Curve fitting, projections, overlapping text filters, and extended editing for points, lines, and symbols

  • Model Management: Merge, copy, transform (2D/3D), create isopachytes and grids, and reference external projects

  • Rail & Chainage Tools: Project points onto features using chainage, cant, and gauge data

  • 3D Viewer Enhancements: View multiple surfaces with shading, wireframe, and artificial offsets between OGL, proposed, and reinstated surfaces

  • River Section Tools: Multi-section plotting and export to hydrological modelling platforms

Why choose n4ce Profession?

n4ce Professional is perfect for surveyors and designers who need to dig deeper into project data, visualise complex models, and deliver high-quality outputs with precision. With smart layout tools, detailed CAD functionality, and advanced modelling capabilities, it provides a flexible, high-performance environment for field-to-finish workflows.

n4ce Designer

n4ce the complete surveying and engineering software built for precision

n4ce Designer is the most feature-rich edition, offering tools for geological modelling, rail design, LiDAR processing, and advanced infrastructure planning. With dedicated modules for alignment design, haul road generation, railway track analysis, and point cloud clash detection, it supports large-scale, multi-layered engineering projects.

Key features:

  • Borehole logging, mining, and geological modelling

  • LiDAR editing with grid-based DTM processing for massive datasets

  • Point cloud processing, clash detection, and visualisation

  • Horizontal and vertical alignment design with CAD tools

  • Rail design tools including cant, templates, and versine analysis

  • Earthworks balancing using feature strings

  • Haul road design and surface modification tools

  • Advanced visibility analysis and drainage design visualisation

Why choose n4ce Designer?

The top-tier solution for engineers, designers, and planners working on rail, road, mining, and complex earthworksprojects. n4ce Designer offers unmatched control over data, terrain, and infrastructure modelling, from concept to construction.

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