12d Model
3D civil engineering and surveying software for terrain modeling, land surveying, road and highway design, earthworks, and water engineering projects. Global platform used in 65+ countries.
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2.0 /5 composite score
C4 3/5 reflects Trimble format compatibility and established civil data interchange; C2 2/5 reflects desktop-based GUI with no documented API or CLI; C3 2/5 reflects specialized civil/surveying workflow with moderate learning curve; C5 2/5 reflects limited documented integrations. No public pricing (RF1). Australian-origin, 65+ country distribution.
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Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 1/5 | unknown Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 2/5 | -- |
| Ease of adoption | 2/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 3/5 | 2 file formats |
| Interoperability | 2/5 | 2 integrations |
Pricing
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Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| DWG | unknown | unknown |
| DXF | unknown | unknown |
Integrations
12d Synergy Trimble (format compatibility)
Sources
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