Video Library

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Civil
A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software - Learn to Improve Civil Workflows This webinar provides an in‑depth walkthrough of advanced productivity tools and hidden features in Carlson Civil, including Site Net, surface modeling, takeoff workflows, and profile utilities. It also covers pricing insights, training opportunities, and practical demonstrations for grading,

Advanced Detention Pond Design
A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software - Learn to Create Surface Models This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Mark Long of Carlson Software, provides an in‑depth walkthrough of advanced detention pond design using Carlson Civil Hydrology 2020. It covers watershed setup, pre‑ and post‑construction modeling, rainfall

What’s So Special About Carlson’s File Menu
Recorded 5/27/2020
This webinar explores the often-overlooked tools and workflows within Carlson Software’s File menu. It demonstrates how to use the Start Page, Drawings Map, publishing tools, import/export options, and cleanup utilities to improve CAD efficiency and data exchange. Key Topics: Carlson Start Page and Drawings Map File management and publishing to

What’s So Special About Carlson’s Annotate Menu
This webinar explores Carlson Software’s Annotate Menu, demonstrating practical tools for labeling, dimensioning, and automating drafting tasks in survey and civil drawings. Jennifer DiBona (That CAD Girl) walks through real‑world examples showing how to streamline annotation, manage object linking, and use time‑saving commands. Key Topics: Auto Annotate and object linking

The Very Basics of Carlson Field to Finish
Recorded 2/11/2020
This webinar introduces the foundational concepts of Carlson’s Field to Finish feature, demonstrating how to set up field code files, manage point data, and automate the creation of symbols and linework in CAD drawings. Attendees learn how to configure FLD files, use special codes, and control point display layers for

Taking a Survey Project from Field to Plotted Sheet
This webinar walks through the complete workflow of taking a survey project from raw field data to a finished plotted sheet using Carlson Survey. It covers importing points, managing coordinate files, deed entry, field‑to‑finish automation, surface generation, and final sheet layout for professional deliverables. Key Topics: Importing and managing survey

Subdivision Roads & Lot Grading
Recorded 8/25/2020
This webinar demonstrates how to design subdivision roads and perform lot grading using Carlson Civil’s Road Network and Grading tools. The session walks through building templates, setting profiles, elevating building pads, and creating 3D surfaces for residential developments. Key Topics: Carlson Road Network setup and configuration Creating and editing roadway

Standardizing CAD and Carlson
Recorded 2/26/2020
This webinar by That CAD Girl provides a detailed walkthrough of how to standardize settings in Carlson Software and its underlying CAD platforms (AutoCAD or IntelliCAD). It covers configuration management, toolbar customization, quick keys, and best practices for creating consistent templates and workflows across teams. Key Topics: Understanding the relationship

Site Project Grading from Start to Finish
Recorded 7/14/2020
This webinar demonstrates a complete site‑grading workflow in Carlson Civil and IntelliCAD, from setting up surfaces and elevating building pads to creating 3D polylines, grading slopes, and calculating earthwork volumes. It provides step‑by‑step instruction for converting 2D plans into accurate 3D models suitable for construction takeoff and design verification. Key