The version numbering can be confusing:

Covadis is a "vertical" application, meaning it acts as an extension to base AutoCAD, adding specialized surveying and civil engineering commands to the existing CAD interface. offers improved functionality over previous versions, with specific compatibility aimed at AutoCAD 2020, allowing users to leverage the speed and user interface improvements of the 2020 release. Key functionalities include:

Designing layout plans for land development projects.

Running COVADIS 17 on AutoCAD 2020 provides distinct performance and usability benefits over older iterations:

: Covadis 17 utilizes 100% BIM technology, featuring object-oriented design that allows for parametric modeling compatible with modern BIM processes.

The integration of Covadis 17 with AutoCAD 2020 provides a range of benefits, including:

Automatically interpolate and render customizable major and minor contour lines.

The core of the Covadis 17 & AutoCAD 2020 relationship is precise . A Covadis version is built for a specific range of AutoCAD releases and won't work on an unsupported one.

: High-accuracy cubature (volume) calculations and earthworks modeling, essential for cost estimation in large-scale construction.

I can add detailed step-by-step tutorials based on your needs.

Right-click Setup.exe > Run as Administrator . When prompted for the host application, manually browse to C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2020\acad.exe .