Bringing tcpMDT® to progeCAD: An Aplitop Case Study

Three Months, One Familiar API, and a New Market: Aplitop's Journey Bringing tcpMDT to progeCAD

How a 20-year-old geospatial software company added another CAD platform to its lineup using the IcARX API, what the migration actually looked like, and what they wish had been easier.

This is part of a series sharing how development companies are using IcARX to bring their products to IntelliCAD-based CAD platforms. IcARX is the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium's ObjectARX®-compatible C++ API. For developers with existing ObjectARX projects, it offers a familiar API surface and a practical path to a new host CAD without a rewrite.

The Story

For more than two decades, Aplitop has built software for surveyors, civil engineers, and construction professionals. Their flagship CAD-based product, tcpMDT®, is in daily use in over 80 countries and runs on a handful of major CAD platforms. In late 2024 and through 2025, Aplitop added one more: progeCAD, the IntelliCAD-based CAD platform from progeSOFT.

We are pleased to congratulate ACTCAD, an IntelliCAD Technology Consortium member, on the release of ACTCAD 2027, powered by the IntelliCAD 14.1 engine.

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We would like to congratulate CMS on the release of CMS IntelliCAD 14.1.

Launching right on the heels of the official IntelliCAD 14.1 release, and on December 25 no less, this update is an impressive example of execution and alignment. A Christmas Day release is not something you see every year, and it makes for a great early present heading into the new year.

MicroSurvey CAD 2026 Adds Advanced Data Management and Expanded Compatibility

We are pleased to congratulate MicroSurvey, an IntelliCAD Technology Consortium member, on the release of MicroSurvey CAD 2026. The new version is designed to handle the increasing complexity of modern survey data, with a focus on stronger data management and direct point cloud compatibility to help reduce drafting time and data bottlenecks.

CAD and AI factory software specialist CADian officially launched “CADian 2026” on December 8, 2025, significantly enhancing design automation and user convenience features.

Since releasing Korea’s first CAD software in 1999, CADian has established itself as a leading Korean CAD brand by supporting the same commands and shortcuts as AutoCAD and offering full bi-directional DWG file compatibility.

Simpson Strong-Tie, one of the construction industry’s most trusted structural hardware manufacturers, has released a free Drawing Finder plugin for IntelliCAD.

Carlson 2026 Delivers Performance and Power

Carlson Software has announced the release of Carlson 2026, delivering significant performance improvements and new capabilities for surveying, civil engineering, construction, mining, and GIS professionals.

We are pleased to congratulate ACTCAD, an IntelliCAD Technology Consortium member, on the release of ACTCAD 2026, powered by the latest IntelliCAD 14 engine.

We are pleased to congratulate CAD-Manufacturing Solutions Inc., an IntelliCAD Technology Consortium member, on the release of CMS IntelliCAD 14.0.