Survey Guide
Select a survey workflow to get started
New user start path
Use these in order the first time you try Metardu.
First computation
Start with distance, bearing, and area tools before moving into traverse adjustment.
First field workflow
Follow a guided traverse or leveling workflow and save each step as you go.
First statutory output
Generate a beacon certificate, deed plan, or survey report only after checking source data.
First project workspace
Create a project when you need stored points, drawings, scheme parcels, or repeatable exports.
Before issuing output
Closed Traverse
Survey around a polygon and return to start for accuracy verification
Leveling Run
Establish relative elevations using differential leveling
Radiation Survey
Take multiple readings from a single instrument station
Setting Out
Mark designed points and lines on the ground for construction
Boundary Survey
Mark property boundaries and corners for land registration
Road Survey
Profile and cross-sections for road design and construction
Control Network
Establish densified control points for larger surveys
Mining Survey
Underground traverse, volume calculations, and subsidence monitoring
Hydrographic Survey
Bathymetry, tidal corrections, and chart datum conversions
Drone/UAV Survey
GCP planning, accuracy verification, and survey reports
How Guides Work
Two Modes
Junior Mode explains everything. Senior Mode gives quick prompts for experienced surveyors.
Track Progress
Your progress is saved automatically. Pick up where you left off anytime.
METARDU Tools
Each step links directly to the relevant METARDU calculator or tool.