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A very large amount of file types are supported - I can't say I've ever had a problem when using different types. The overall functionality (that I used the software for at least) is limited but this plays to its strength - it's good at what it does. I've used it for very quick renderings of 3D terrain models with gridded data draped over to better visualise spatial data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The software's functionality is limited - you will probably not find yourself using this software as your main go-to piece. However what it does, it does well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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I find surfer to be the most powerful and easy to use software for contouring gridding and surface mapping
It is so accurate and helps you designing the best presantable map using grids
Task can be automated using the golden software's scripture program
It has more map types including vector, wireframe and base unlike other applications
Regarded of how powerful it is it doesn't require high performing machines Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I actually did find nothing bad about this software everything works properly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Surfer has a wide selection of mapping methods and tools, including all known and tested gridding algorithms, a wide range of preset line and symbol styles as well as ability to build your own. Add scripting that you can manage through VBA (fully supported and Surfer library extensively documented) or other programming languages. Many more features, including geo projections, management of layers and overlays, ability to digitize an imported contour or an image, etc., etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Not much at all. Over many years active and enthusiastic users (including the author of this review) kept sending bug reports and suggestions for improvements and new features to the Surfer support team (should mention Kari Dickenson as one of the leads). Once a new feature gets implemented, you receive a notification email. After so many years and releases on the market, there is not much to complain about or suggest.
As of now, they had nearly everything I ever suggested in my messages.
Although, I would like to see plotting on spherical surfaces to make images on Earth or other realistic globes and not just in flat projections ;).
One change in overall release arrangement made innovations challenging to follow - but this is strictly my personal opinion - at some point, they switched from release-version-make notation, like Surfer 12.XXX.YYY, to a linear version numbering, like Surfer 24.XXX. Personally, I liked when they were separating major and significant advancements (release) from bug fixes and minor improvements (version). However, I understand, the liner numbering is easier to follow for development and continual improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
This is a great product for the price. It is easier to use with so many options for calculating surfaces and each new update has useful improvements. Surfer has come a long way from version 3 when I first started using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I wish it had a more direct integration with ESRI. I understand it competes with spatial analyst, but Surfer is a far superior product for spatial and 3D analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The use of Golden Software products increases the quality and clarity of my reports and presentations. Their software is at the top of the class because it is continually updated based on user input. Plus, when I have a problem, in a matter of minutes, I can get friendly service from a competent professional on the phone. Their level of support is unmatched and greatly appreciated! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There is really nothing I dislike about Golden Software products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Most of my work using Surfer are creating topographic maps and simple 3D map. Easy to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Hope it will add more tools and software should be available to anyone with little cost Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Map tools, grids and plot. contour generation from DEM, cut and fill calculation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
No, I don't have. surfer is the full software but for the future, it should be supplemented by python and R. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
interpolation capabilities in contour map creation, many methods that can be selected according to needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I have not used all of the surfer's features in their entirety, so none of them have stuck with me due to surfer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I used Surfer for the Mapping seismic 2D and 3D data, I find this very useful for coordinate conversion, loading data and fully customizating tools for contours maps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Maps resolutions are not up to best level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The customizable quality of graphs and the integration with matlab code made my work much faster and presentable. I got best results for heat transfer profile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sometimes interpolation was not very accurate. It created lines out of the concentration area which I had to clear for better visualization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The software is very powerful and user-friendly. Most everything is intuitive. It is simple enough that I was able to pick it up as an undergrad with little guidance, and powerful enough that I used it during my Ph.D. studies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It does seem to always be playing catch up with other, more expensive geospatial softwares. This requires learning workarounds that can decrease the efficiency of finishing projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
