Discover the latest new features, solutions, and enhancements in Surfer Beta! The top new functionality is listed below. Full help topics for these changes can be found in the help contained in the Surfer Beta application. A more complete list of the new functionality can be found on the Surfer Beta Version History page.
To download Surfer Beta today, follow the instructions at this link: What is Surfer Beta and how can I participate?
-New and Enhanced Solutions in Surfer Beta-
Collaboration is Key!
Streamline collaboration between clients, stakeholders, and engineers with Surfer’s new Comments functionality in the 2D view. By pinning feedback directly to specific project locations, you eliminate guesswork and replace lengthy email chains with precise, real-time communication.
Share your maps instantly to clarify expectations, track progress, and ensure everyone is aligned—saving time and reducing costly miscommunications.
3D Drillhole Visualization
We’ve made the visualization in the 3D view more robust and user friendly than ever before, to save you time and headaches.
3D Grid Filters
Filtering 3D grid visualizations transforms your grid into clear, actionable visualizations. Whether you are smoothing surfaces, filling data gaps, or highlighting anomalies, these tools can allow you to emphasize critical insights while de-emphasizing noise. Over 30 filters are available, in addition to options for handling edge nodes and NoData nodes, applicable to any visualization type of a 3D grid (i.e. volume render, block render, isosurface, image slice and contour slice).
Image and Contour Slices - Set their the Path to Polylines/Polygons
Surfer’s enhanced image slices and contour slices makes it effortless to visualize and share the internal details of your models. Instantly generate image and contour slices along any single (or all) polylines or polygons in a base layer—even complex, non-linear transects—to eliminate tedious manual setup.
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Previously, manually creating individual slices and setting the location of each one was time consuming and aggravating! |
Now, create a single slice that follows the path of all polylines in a base layer. Change the colors or properties once, and all slices are updated. |
Image and Contour Slices - Saves Slices as Images and Grids
Save your slices as grid files for 2D mapping or as high-resolution images to provide stakeholders with clear, professional visuals of the data between your points.
Multiple Clipping Planes
Multiple clipping planes help you isolate specific areas of the model, allowing for clearer inspection and presentation, showing only what is necessary to highlight the most important data. Add up to four clipping planes for each 3D grid visualization type.
Legend Improvements
Maximize map clarity by creating comprehensive legends for every element in your base layer—including points, polylines, and polygons without applied symbology.
Take full control of your presentation by showing only specific samples in your base layer, renaming them for better context, and organizing long lists into multiple columns to maintain a clean, professional layout.
Updated March, 2026
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