TopoDOT 2025.1 is the latest release of TopoDOT®, a leading point cloud processing software developed by Certainty 3D. This CAD-based application specializes in extracting high-quality topographic models, 3D structures, GIS assets, and digital twin deliverables from LiDAR and other geospatial data, particularly for civil engineering, transportation (road and rail), infrastructure, and utility projects. It emphasizes a balance between automation and quality control to streamline workflows, from data assessment to governance and reporting. TopoDOT supports integration with tools like AutoCAD and offers processes for handling massive datasets, such as those exceeding 1 billion points, on suitable hardware (e.g., i7 processors with 32GB RAM and NVIDIA Quadro GPUs with 4GB VRAM are often sufficient, though desktops may perform better for intensive tasks).
Key New Features and Updates in TopoDOT 2025.1
Released in early 2025, this version builds on previous iterations with enhancements focused on automation, rail-specific tools, and overall productivity. Highlights from the official release webinar (hosted by President Ted Knaak and Director of Product Development Mauricio Terneus) include:
- Rail Centerline Extraction Tool: A new automated feature for precise extraction of rail centerlines from point clouds, improving accuracy and efficiency in rail corridor surveys and modeling.
- Enhanced Automation for Asset Identification: Further refinements to the Automatic Asset ID tool, enabling faster extraction of hundreds of GIS assets (e.g., signs, poles, and utilities) along linear corridors with reduced manual intervention.
- Improved Digital Twin Production: Better support for creating as-built models, measurements, data analyses, and reports, with streamlined data governance via TopoShare for sharing and managing large datasets.
- Performance Optimizations: Updates to handle complex point cloud processing more efficiently, including better integration for road, structural, and GIS applications.
- Bug Fixes and Usability Improvements: General refinements to the tool suite, ensuring higher quality control and compatibility with the latest LiDAR systems.
For a detailed overview, watch the “TopoDOT v2025.1 Release Webinar” on YouTube, which includes a Q&A session with the development team.
TopoDOT Users Conference (TUC) 2025
The annual TopoDOT Users Conference (TUC25) is scheduled for May 5–9, 2025, at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, Florida. This event brings together the TopoDOT community for hands-on training, presentations on the latest geospatial trends, user case studies, and networking. Key activities include:
- Workshops on TopoDOT 2025.1 features, such as rail extraction and digital twin workflows.
- Exhibitor demos and sponsor sessions (sponsorship packages are available for enhanced visibility).
- Focus on industry applications like infrastructure digital twins and point cloud management.
Registration is open via the official Cvent page. Sponsorship opportunities emphasize connections within the geospatial sector.