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Metes and Bounds

Deed Plotting Software for Landmen, Realtors, Home Owners, Genealogists, various Legal Professions and many others.

Metes and Bounds Desktop Software Features Download Desktop Software

Turn Metes and Bounds data into a deed plotting map.

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Download includes the Pro, Basic and Free Deed Plotting editions.
Functionality is determined by your serial number.
No serial number is required for the Free edition.

Download Deed Plotting Software for MacOS

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Mac OS X 10.10.5 or Higher
64-Bit

Download Deed Plotting Software for Windows
Windows

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Windows 7 SP1 or Higher


$79.95

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Easy to use data entry form
Enter lines, curves, azimuths, compass points and section calls. Data can be entered using the convenient Data Entry Form or freehand using word processor style entry. Deed plots can also be easily drawn by hand using the call drawing tool.


Background Pictures
Background pictures can be set to scale with your plot drawing. Background picture scale settings can be automatically set using World Files.

 

 


Multiple Deed Layers
Layers allow you to have multiple deeds plotted on a single drawing. Layers can be free floating or locked to a common starting point.


Plot Calculations
Square Feet, Acres, Hectares, perimeter distance and more.

Plot Closing Errors
Calculate closure errors: closing error ratios and the call needed to close the plot. Apply Compass Rule Adjustments.


Closing Error Analyzer Tool
The deed plot closing error analyzer tool can look for common entry or survey errors and offer suggestions on how to correct them.


Auto-Completion of Drawing
If you're missing the final segment of your legal description, let the software find the call for you.

Have a bad or missing call? Enter a question mark (?) for the call and let the software find the missing call for you. Close drawings using Bearing-Bearing Intersections and Distance-Distance Intersections or Compass Rule.


Multiple Measurement Types
Data can be inputted using Feet, meters, rods, chains and many other measurement types. There should be a measurement type for any of your plotting needs.


Create Section Drawings


Easy to use Measuring Tool
Measure the distance between any two points on the screen.


Automatic and Custom Labeling
Each line can be automatically labeled with the length and call. End points can be marked for easier recognition. End points can also be labeled with information like the interior/exterior angles and Lat/Long coordinates.

Custom labels can be rotated in any direction. Search feature can be used to find which layers contain which labels.


Call Lists
Drawings can include a call list.


Custom X,Y Points
Use custom X,Y points to mark and label unique land features on the deed plot.


Plot Splitting: Split a single plot into multiple plots.
Split the plot by hand, or choose a starting point and let the software find the nearest halves automatically for you.


Merge Layers
Layers can be easily merged into a single layer using the Merge Layer Tools.


Printing
Deed printouts can include borders, north arrow and title block.


Customizable Toolbar
Create an interface that fits to your workflow.


Interoperability: Our Metes and Bounds deed plotting software has been designed to be as compatible with as many different systems and programs as possible.

Exporting: Deed Plot data can be exported as DXF files, KML Files, CSV files, Shapefiles(.shp) and more. Export real-world X,Y coordinates for integration with other mapping software such as CAD or GIS software.

Importing: Deed Plotting data can be import from many types of DXF files, KML files, CSV files Shapefiles(.shp), GeoJSON and more.
Call lists can be formatted for importing or exporting from Metes and Bounds with other deed plotting software such as Net Deed Plotter® by Greenbrier Graphics, LLC.


Waypoints to Metes and Bounds Calls
Convert a set of X,Y data points or Latitude/Longitude coordinates into a list of deed plotting calls. Calculate values such as the distance between two waypoints. Add GPS waypoints and tracks to your deed plots.


Real-world Latitude and Longitude Coordinates
Enter the latitude and longitude for a plot's POB and the software will calculate the latitude and longitude for each of the other end points. A plot's POB lat/long can also be set by UTM datum or World Files.


Recognition
Sandy Knoll Software, LLC's Metes and Bounds software can be found in Genealogy Online For Dummies® -  5th Edition, by Wiley Publishing.

Free, Basic and Pro Feature Comparison

Desktop Features

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Line Call Captions Metes and Bounds Software Line Call Captions Metes and Bounds Software Line Call Captions Metes and Bounds Software Line Call Captions
Custom Scales Metes and Bounds Software Custom Scales Metes and Bounds Software Custom Scales Metes and Bounds Software Custom Scales
Call Lists on Drawing Metes and Bounds Software Call Lists Metes and Bounds Software Call Lists Metes and Bounds Software Call Lists
Plot Splitting   Metes and Bounds Software Plot Splitting Metes and Bounds Software Plot SplittingMetes and Bounds Software Plot Splitting
DXF Export   Metes and Bounds Software DXF Export Metes and Bounds Software DXF Export
Scaled Background Pictures   Metes and Bounds Software Scaled Background Pictures Metes and Bounds Software Scaled Background Images
Measurement Tool   Metes and Bounds Software Measurement Tool Metes and Bounds Software Measurement Tool
Area Calculations   Metes and Bounds Software Area Calculations Metes and Bounds Software Area Calculations
Endpoint Calculations   Metes and Bounds Software Endpoint Calculations Metes and Bounds Software Endpoint Calculations BasicMetes and Bounds Software Endpoint Calculations Pro
Title Blocks   Metes and Bounds Software Title Blocks Metes and Bounds Software Title Blocks
Analyze Closing Errors     Metes and Bounds Software Analyze Closing Errors
Multiple Layers / Tracts / Plots     Metes and Bounds Software Multiple Plots
Curve Calls     Metes and Bounds Software Curves
Lat/Long, GPX, KML, Shapefiles (.shp)     Metes and Bounds Software Export KML and Shapefiles
Correct Bad or Missing Calls     Metes and Bounds Software Find Missing Calls
Call Drawing Tool     Metes and Bounds Software Call Drawing Tool
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Purchase Metes and Bounds Desktop Software

Free Edition

Free

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Basic Edition
Does not include curves, multiple layers or waypoints.

$39.95

Purchase Basic
Includes 1 year of updates from date of purchase.

Basic to Pro Upgrade
Add curves, multiple layers and waypoints. This option requires that you already own the Basic edition.

$40.00

Purchase Upgrade
Includes 1 year of updates from date of purchase.

Pro Edition
Includes all features.

$79.95
Volume Discounts Available

Purchase Pro
Includes 1 year of updates from date of purchase.

1-Year Update Renewal
Allows access to all updates for 1 year from date of this purchase. Updating is optional.

$29.95

Purchase Renewal

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Mobile Deed Plotting Software

Mobile Feature Comparison

Basic
for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

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for iPad

Auto Complete Drawing iPhone Metes and Bounds Auto Complete Drawing iPad Metes and Bounds Auto Complete Drawing
Labeling   iPad Metes and Bounds Labeling
Multiple Layers / Tracts / Plots   iPad Metes and Bounds Multiple Plots
Curves iPhone Metes and Bounds Curves iPad Metes and Bounds Curves
GPS iPhone Metes and Bounds Lat/Long iPad Metes and Bounds Lat/Long
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Deed Plotting Software for iOS Basic for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
v1.9.4
Designed for iPhone and iPad. Does not include many of the features listed on this page. Please see iOS Basic edition website for feature list.
$4.99 Deed Plot Software for iPhone
Deed Plot Software for iOS Pro for iPad
v1.6.3
Designed specifically for the iPad. Does not include many of the features listed on this page. Please see iOS Pro edition website for feature list.

$9.99

Deed Plotting Software for iPad

 

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Download includes the Pro, Basic and Free editions.
Functionality is determined by your serial number.
No serial number is required for the Free edition.

Download Deed Plotting Software for MacOS

Download For MacOS

Mac OS X 10.10.5 or Higher
64-Bit

 

Download Deed Plotting Software for Windows
Windows

Download For Windows

Windows 7 SP1 or Higher
 


$79.95

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