News & Events

Jan 17, 2006
Softree Adds Support for Google Earth
Softree Technical Systems Inc. of West Vancouver B.C. announces an interface to Google Earth from Terrain Tools and RoadEng, their surveying and civil engineering software. Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps, 3D terrain models and powerful search functions allow you to visit any place on earth with a few mouse clicks. You can fly from one place to another, zooming and panning in both plan and 3D. A free copy from the Google Earth…

Oct 4, 2004
Softree Releases Terrain Tools CE
​Softree Technical Systems Inc. of West Vancouver B.C. announced the release of Terrain Tools CE. Developed specifically for the forest industry, this new product provides traverse note entry on a handheld computer. Terrain Tools CE runs on a variety of handheld devices and will interface with industry standard Laser measuring devices. Softree has been developing software solutions for the forest industry for more than 15 years. More information…

Jul 15, 2003
Terrain Tools Version 4 Released
​Softree Technical Systems Inc. of West Vancouver B.C. has announced the release of Terrain Tools Version 4, their standalone program for surveying, mapping and terrain modeling. The Terrain Tools suite is a quick and easy mapping package with functions for digitizing, coordinate entry, import and export, bitmap image display, drafting and creation of output drawings. It is ideal for the busy professional who is not a GIS specialist, but who…

Jul 3, 2003
Terrain Tools Version 4 Beta Released
Version 4 has been in development for more than 2 years and is a significant step forward in functionality. The new version includes a variety of improvements such as survey adjustment history, attribute handling, import/export (Shape and AutoCad DWG) , DTM performance improvements, image rubber sheeting, coordinate projections and support for Lat/Lon, color shading and slope vector display. More information is available at their web site see:

Nov 1, 2000
Freeware Surveying and Mapping Software Debuts
The Freeware Edition of Terrain Tools (available for download from www.softree.com) allows coordinates to be entered using the mouse, typed in, or imported from external files such as DXF or ASCII. Scanned topographic maps, air photos and other bitmap images can also be incorporated. New features include enhanced drafting, entry of traverses in raw survey format (bearings and distances), custom linetypes, symbols, automatic labeling, and…