GeoniCS

GeoniCS is a software suite for automating engineering surveys and the design of site master plans, external utility networks, and linear infrastructure. It is intended for surveyors, site planning specialists, road designers, and infrastructure engineers.

The current version is GeoniCS 2027, released on August 17, 2026. The software runs on AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map 3D, and AutoCAD Civil 3D versions 2019–2027.

Topographic Plans and Terrain

The ТОПОПЛАН module is designed to create topographic plans at scales from 1:500 to 1:5000, process survey points, and build digital terrain models. It supports field measurements, archived cartographic materials, and GIS data.

A 3D surface is generated from points, contour lines, and breaklines. Designers can analyze terrain, edit the model, and use it in subsequent project disciplines.

Site Planning and Utility Networks

GeoniCS includes six modules supplied as a single package:

• ТОПОПЛАН — creation of topographic plans and terrain models.
• ГЕНПЛАН — site master planning and vertical grading design.
• СЕТИ — design of external utility networks.
• ТРАССЫ — design of linear infrastructure.
• СЕЧЕНИЯ — generation of cross-sections and earthwork calculations.
• ГЕОМОДЕЛЬ — preparation of engineering geological sections and borehole logs.

Input Data and Documentation

The software accepts geodetic survey data, RGD files from GeoniCS Изыскания, coordinate and elevation tables, and DWG and DXF materials.

Outputs include topographic plans, site master plans, route profiles, cross-sections, utility network drawings, engineering geological sections, and schedules.

Documentation generation is automated based on Russian standards. The applicability of templates to Kazakhstan requirements must be verified separately.

Version Compatibility

GeoniCS 2027 introduced support for AutoCAD 2027 and updated tools for working with surfaces and cross-sections.

CAD.kz can help select a configuration and arrange implementation and training.

GeoniCS Изыскания (RGS, RgsPl) automates the processing of field measurements and is intended for survey professionals working in geodesy (engineering surveys, construction, cadastral surveying, and other areas). It was developed at the Rumb geodetic company based on an algorithm by A.S. Safonov (MIIGAiK).

GeoniCS Изыскания supports the following tasks:

• calculation and adjustment of horizontal geodetic networks of any configuration;
• detection of measurement and data-entry errors;
• calculation and adjustment of vertical geodetic networks;
• processing data from electronic surveying instruments;
• processing total station survey data;
• a set of operations for setting out projects in the field;
• processing survey and setting-out data using the perpendicular-offset method;
• calculating parcel areas from vertex coordinates;
• coordinate transformation;
• creating and maintaining a control-point catalog;
• generating calculation reports;
• creating topographic plans in AutoCAD;
• generating an output file to import results into GeoniCS Топоплан for terrain modeling.

GeoniCS Изыскания is suitable for both small day-to-day tasks and large, complex calculations.

Calculation and adjustment of horizontal geodetic networks of any configuration

GeoniCS Изыскания calculates and adjusts point coordinates using the parametric least-squares method. Input data can include measured directions, horizontal angles, distances, and height differences. Data-entry order does not matter and is independent of network geometry or the method used to connect to control points. Averaged measurements can be selected.

To determine geodetic network point coordinates, the network is tied to national geodetic control points by using elements of an existing network as reference control. The software automatically recognizes most methods of tying into control points (Hansen's problem, Pothenot's problem, etc.) without special indicators.

In addition to adjusting the horizontal network as a combined distance-and-angle network, it can be adjusted by traverses. In the new version, users can select the horizontal network class before adjustment. The software then retrieves the permissible values from the tolerance configuration file and inserts them into RTForms expressions.

Detection of measurement and data-entry errors

GeoniCS Изыскания includes an algorithm for quickly identifying incorrect measurements with high probability. Its level of automation minimizes the impact of human error.

Calculation and adjustment of vertical geodetic networks

The software calculates trigonometric and geometric height networks of classes I, II, III, and IV, as well as technical leveling networks. Vertical network adjustment also uses the parametric least-squares method.

Processing horizontal and vertical total station survey data

When entering topographic survey point data, all possible combinations of input and output values are supported. Users define the order of data entry, allowing the fields to follow the sequence used in the field log. The new version adds automatic calculation of average coordinates from control measurements taken during polar surveys of the same stations from different instrument setups.

Tools for setting out a project in the field

The software performs the calculations required to set out linear and other construction projects in the field. Its algorithm is based on solving the inverse planar geodetic problem: determining the azimuth and distance between points from given coordinates.

Processing survey and setting-out data using perpendicular offsets

When features are surveyed using the perpendicular-offset method (linear surveys), the module calculates coordinates and setting-out elements from specified coordinates in a rectangular coordinate system.

Calculating parcel areas from vertex coordinates

Reports can be generated in two forms: showing the direction angles of polygon sides or their quadrantal bearings.

Coordinate transformation

The software converts coordinates from one planar rectangular coordinate system to another. It can use known transformation parameters or determine them from the coordinates of common points.

Generating reports

The software includes a report generator with templates for user convenience. Reports do not require manual configuration: a Report button in the main window toolbar opens a dialog for selecting the report format. The available formats match the current task. In the new version, horizontal and vertical network reports can be viewed as tables without generating formal report documents.

Creating and maintaining a control-point catalog

The catalog stores point names, X and Y coordinates, elevations, point types, and text descriptions. A graphical sketch file can be attached to each point. Points can be selected by type; name or part of a name; proximity to specified coordinates; location within a specified area; or text description or part of a description. If several criteria are specified, all points matching them are selected.

Creating topographic plans in AutoCAD

The software assigns codes to surveyed points corresponding to point and line topographic symbols. A topographic plan is generated automatically in AutoCAD using the RgsPl module.

This additional module also supports recoding feature points: users accustomed to their own codes can create a separate mapping file to match them with the codes recognized by GeoniCS Изыскания and import survey data into AutoCAD using their own code scheme.

RgsPl can also receive data directly from instruments when a survey is performed in coordinates without using the RGS module. As a result, all surveyed feature points appear in AutoCAD immediately for further processing.