2024 Virtual Classroom – Fast Track to Carlson Takeoff Recordings

The session introduces participants to various takeoff programs and their functionalities, focusing on CAD and data file management. It covers the creation and cleanup of drawings for quantity takeoffs, emphasizing digitizing plans and layer management. Key topics include sorting layers, calculating topsoil, and using the layer inspector. The session concludes with a Q&A, ensuring participants have access to necessary training resources.

The session covers essential techniques for road design using specialized software. It starts with curb design using the offset 3D command and progresses to road network design, focusing on access roads and center lines. Participants address GIS software updates, Mtext editing issues, and troubleshooting. Key features like the profile editor and Roadnet’s automatic updates are highlighted, along with the importance of accurate ground surfaces and template builders for effective design.

The session starts with a welcome and instructions for attendees on interaction. It focuses on cleaning up building blocks and preparing for future tasks. Hands-on training is discussed, along with techniques for managing PDFs and cleaning drawings. Key topics include window setup, point adjustments, and translating coordinates. The geotechnical module is introduced, covering drill hole data entry, strata settings, and report generation for accurate construction modeling.

The session starts with a welcome and instructions for attendees on interaction. It focuses on cleaning up building blocks and preparing for future tasks. Hands-on training is discussed, along with techniques for managing PDFs and cleaning drawings. Key topics include window setup, point adjustments, and translating coordinates. The geotechnical module is introduced, covering drill hole data entry, strata settings, and report generation for accurate construction modeling.

The session covers the trench module, detailing project surfaces, elevations, and the process of inputting trench lines for a sewer network. It discusses editing labels using a spreadsheet editor and creating trench templates based on materials. The importance of CAD files for machine control is emphasized, along with techniques for importing vector and PDF files. Layer management, spot elevation handling, and entity management in CAD drawings are also explored.

The session covers essential techniques for digitizing projects, focusing on importing PDFs, managing layers, and setting line weights. It highlights the conversion of 2D polygons to 3D, adjusting elevations, and addressing contour crossing issues. Spot elevations are discussed for proper grading and surface modeling. The final steps include trimming and cleaning up designs, leading to a comprehensive review and an invitation for further questions.