Planswift Earthwork Pro V3 Direct

| Feature | PlanSwift Earthwork Pro v3 | Agtek (Gradework) | Manual / Excel | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Low (2 days) | High (2 weeks) | N/A (Expert needed) | | Price | Mid-range (Perpetual license) | High ($5k+) | Low (but slow) | | 2D PDF Import | Native, drag-and-drop | Clunky, requires conversion | Yes, but manual scaling | | 3D Visualization | Basic but functional | Advanced photorealistic | None | | Speed (10-acre site) | 30 min | 45 min | 4+ hours | | Machine Control Export | Yes (DXF) | Yes (Proprietary) | No |

The report shows 15,000 CY Cut and 5,000 CY Fill. You have 10,000 CY of excess. In v3, you can drag a "Borrow/Waste" pit onto the plan. The software updates the haul distance and disposal cost instantly. planswift earthwork pro v3

Download the 14-day trial of PlanSwift Earthwork Pro v3 from the official PlanSwift website. Import a past project and re-run the numbers. You will likely find errors in your original bid—and that alone will justify the investment. | Feature | PlanSwift Earthwork Pro v3 |

Select all features. Click "Earthwork Pro v3 → Compute Volumes." The software overlays a grid, calculates the difference between existing and proposed surfaces, and displays the color-coded map (Red = Cut, Blue = Fill). The software updates the haul distance and disposal

Draw the building footprint (proposed subgrade at EL 98). Draw the pond bottom (EL 95) with side slopes at 3:1. Draw the parking lot with a 2% slope using the "Slope Plane" tool.