Stringer v27: Smarter Survey Workflows from Field to Finish

Stringer v27 represents one of the most significant releases in the software’s history, introducing intelligent new capabilities that help surveyors improve data quality, reduce repetitive work and deliver projects with greater confidence.

At the centre of this release is Project Assist AI, bringing context-aware assistance directly into the Stringer environment. This is supported by powerful new tools for survey validation, automated error correction and council-compliant asset management.

From reviewing project data and resolving survey issues to preparing compliant asset information, Stringer v27 gives surveyors a more efficient and informed way to work.

Meet Tex: Your AI-Powered Surveying Assistant

Project Assist AI introduces Tex, an intelligent assistant built directly into Stringer.

Unlike a general-purpose AI chatbot, Tex has been developed to support surveying workflows. It can provide technical guidance, help users understand Stringer commands and assist with questions relating to the active project.

Because Tex operates within the Stringer environment, users can access assistance without interrupting their workflow or searching through external documentation.

Tex can help with:

• Technical questions and workflow guidance
• Information about Stringer tools and commands
• Project reviews and data analysis
• Report generation
• Questions relating to active project information

This gives both new and experienced users access to relevant support when they need it. New users can receive guidance as they become familiar with Stringer, while experienced surveyors can use Tex to investigate project information and complete routine tasks more efficiently.

Tex is designed to support professional judgement, not replace it. Surveyors remain in control of project decisions while gaining a faster way to access information and understand their data.

Improve Survey Data Quality with String Audit

Finding and correcting issues within survey data can be a time-consuming part of the field-to-finish process. Small problems such as duplicate points, incorrect coding or inconsistent strings can affect downstream drafting and project delivery if they are not identified early.

String Audit introduces an automated way to review survey data and identify potential issues before they progress further into the project.

The tool checks survey information against a series of validation rules and presents the results in a clear, structured format. This allows users to understand what has been identified, locate affected items and determine the appropriate action

String Audit can help identify issues such as:

• Duplicate or overlapping survey data
• Incorrect or inconsistent feature coding
• String connectivity problems
• Missing or incomplete information
• Data that does not meet established project standards

Rather than relying entirely on manual inspection, surveyors can use String Audit to perform a more consistent review across the project.

Resolve Common Issues with Fix All Auto

In addition to identifying potential problems, Stringer v27 can automatically correct a range of recognised issues using Fix All Auto.

Where an appropriate automated repair is available, users can resolve multiple issues together instead of correcting each item individually. This can significantly reduce the time required to clean survey data, particularly on larger or more complex projects.

The audit results remain visible, allowing users to review the detected issues and confirm the changes made. This provides the efficiency of automation while keeping the surveyor informed and in control.

By incorporating validation earlier in the workflow, String Audit can help teams:

• Reduce time spent manually checking survey data
• Apply project standards more consistently
• Identify issues before they affect drafting
• Minimise avoidable rework
• Deliver cleaner and more reliable project information

Manage Council Asset Data with the New A-SPEC Module

Stringer v27 also introduces the new A-SPEC Module, providing an integrated workflow for preparing and managing council-compliant asset information.

A-SPEC standards are used by many Australian councils to define how infrastructure asset data should be captured, structured and submitted. Meeting these requirements can involve extensive checking and manual data preparation, particularly when project information needs to be transferred between different systems.

The A-SPEC Module brings this process into the Stringer environment, helping users manage asset information alongside their survey data.

The module supports a more streamlined workflow for:

• Capturing asset information
• Assigning required attributes
• Reviewing data against relevant requirements
• Identifying missing or invalid information
• Preparing compliant asset deliverables

Keeping these processes within a familiar survey environment reduces the need to move information between disconnected applications or rely on separate spreadsheets.

It also allows compliance considerations to be addressed throughout the project rather than left until final submission. This can help surveyors detect incomplete information earlier, when it is generally easier and less costly to resolve.

A More Connected Surveying Workflow

While Tex, String Audit and the A-SPEC Module each address a different part of the surveying process, their combined value is in creating a more connected workflow.

Tex helps users access guidance and understand project information. String Audit reviews the quality and consistency of survey data. Fix All Auto accelerates the correction of recognised issues, while the A-SPEC Module helps prepare structured asset data for council submission.

Together, these capabilities support a workflow in which project information can be reviewed, corrected and prepared for delivery without unnecessary manual handling.

For surveying teams, this can mean:

• Faster access to technical and project-specific assistance
• More consistent survey validation
• Less time spent correcting repetitive data issues
• Greater confidence in project quality
• A clearer path to A-SPEC-compliant asset delivery

Work Smarter with Stringer Survey v27

Stringer Survey v27 brings intelligent assistance, automated validation and asset-management capabilities together in one significant release.

These tools do not remove the need for surveying expertise. Instead, they help surveyors apply that expertise more efficiently by reducing repetitive work, improving visibility into project information and supporting more consistent outcomes.

Whether you are processing field data, checking survey quality, preparing drawings or managing council asset requirements, Stringer Survey v27 provides a smarter way to move from field capture to final delivery.

Explore Stringer Survey v27 and discover how its latest capabilities can help your team work faster, improve data quality and deliver projects with greater confidence.