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Nationally Supported Engineering Tools (Software)

Below you will find several resources to help you put conservation on the land. See "Disclaimer" below.

Engineering Tools
(Software and training)

NRCS Employees

Non-NRCS*

Software

Manual
WinPond 2006, Version 1.5 is a computer program used for the design of small farm ponds and other runoff impoundments.

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HTML

PDF
SET Phase I is a computer program used for field office use. SET is an easy-to-use tool that provides the basic functions to develop, display, and print contour maps from field office survey data. SET works similarly to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) programs but contains only basic features to create and modify survey maps.

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EFT: SET Training Video.  This 40-minute video provides training on how to use the Engineering Field Tools (EFT) and the Survey Engineering Tool (SET) module.  This video helps new users and those who have limited experience using EFT or SET.  The video walks the viewer through the basic functions of the software.  Narrator: Kip Yasumiishi, Agricultural Engineer, NRCS, West Ntional Technology Support Center.

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(streaming wmv file)

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AutoCAD 3D Map 2006 HTML N/A N/A
AutoCAD 3D Map 2007 HTML N/A N/A
Civil 3D CADD 2007 HTML N/A N/A
Waterway – Under Development      
Terrace – Under Development      

*NRCS Partners, Consultants, Technical Service Providers (TSP), Universities, Private Citizens, etc.

If you have any questions, please contact the Conservation Engineering Division at (202) 720-0250.

Disclaimer - As with any engineering software, use of these programs, or the information on this site, is not a replacement for a professional engineering evaluation of the situation. This on-line software is meant for conservation practice planning and design and is in no way a replacement for a thorough engineering review.  A professional engineer, licensed in the appropriate field of engineering, should always conduct the final evaluation of the application; and that individual, not NRCS or its employees and representatives, is responsible for the final engineering design and performance of the application at hand.  This software is supplied "as is," and NRCS specifically excludes warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the data generated by the use of this program and does not assume liability for any losses or damage resulting form the use of this program or the information supplied with it. NRCS does not warrant, guarantee, or make any representations regarding the use, or the results of use, of this software or accompanying information in terms of its accuracy, validity, completeness, applicability, or compliance with any regulatory code or governmental laws and regulations. Use of this software and information involves some risks, and the entire risk as to the results and performance of the software and accompanying information is the user's responsibility and liability.