Introducing Carlson Precision 3d Culverts by Bruce Carlson

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Precision 3D – Learn Precision 3D webinar workflows for culvert design

This recorded webinar introduces Carlson Precision 3D Culverts, a new 3D design platform from Carlson Software led by Bruce Carlson. The presentation demonstrates real-time 3D hydrology and culvert design, model integration with Carlson Civil and Hydrology, and insights into future extensions for full hydrologic and roadway modeling.

Key Topics:

  • Precision 3D Culverts software introduction & objectives
  • Live demonstration of 3D culvert and hydrology design
  • File and data integration between Carlson Civil and Precision 3D
  • Future development roadmap (Hydrology, Storm Sewer, and BIM)
  • User Q&A on pricing, availability, and upcoming features

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/31/2015.


Design and Drafting of Ponds, Pipes and Structures – with Mark Long of Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Hydrology – Learn Carlson Hydrology webinar workflows for ponds and pipes

This comprehensive Carlson Hydrology webinar walks attendees through the complete process of designing and drafting ponds, pipes, and drainage structures. It covers watershed setup, rainfall libraries, sewer‑network design, detention‑pond sizing, and live demonstrations of hydrology and civil‑design automation tools.

Key Topics:

  • Watershed layer definition and runoff coefficients
  • Rainfall and sewer‑structure libraries setup
  • Pipe‑network creation and hydraulic design process
  • Spreadsheet Sewer Editor usage and HGL visualization
  • Detention‑pond sizing, stage‑storage, and outlet design

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Mark Long on 03/23/2015.


Survey Project from Field to Plotted Sheet

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey – Learn Carlson Survey webinar workflows from field to plotted sheet

This webinar demonstrates the complete workflow of processing survey data in Carlson Software—from collecting raw field data to generating a plotted survey sheet. Topics include raw data processing, deed entry, surface modeling, field‑to‑finish drawing, and final annotation and sheet creation within Carlson Survey.

Key Topics:

  • Processing and editing raw survey data files
  • Deed entry, boundary correlation, and legal descriptions
  • Field‑to‑finish workflow and surface model preparation
  • Importing aerial imagery, adding control points, and annotation
  • Producing final deliverables including title block, legend, and plot sheet

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/19/2015.


Basics of Annotation in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson annotation webinar methods for readable labels

This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to text annotation in Carlson Software, covering text styles, plotted text heights, drawing scales, and annotation defaults. It includes live demonstrations on labeling features like bearings, distances, contours, and points, with best practices for managing text and dimension styles efficiently.

Key Topics:

  • Text style setup and best practices
  • Plot scale relationships and horizontal scales
  • Annotation controls for bearings, distances, and contours
  • Synchronizing annotation and drawing settings
  • Customizing point and dimension text styles

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/09/2015.


Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup and Configuration Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson setup webinar essentials for points and configuration

This introductory Carlson Software webinar guided users through the essential menus, settings, and workflows that establish consistent CAD environments across Carlson Survey, Civil, and other desktop programs. The session emphasized configuration options, project folder structure, layers, points, templates, and text scaling fundamentals.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson configuration and project setup
  • Drawing templates and scale management
  • Working with layers and text styles
  • Importing and editing points (CRD files)
  • Utilizing toolbars, commands, and object snaps
  • Field-to-finish overview and data organization

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/09/2015.


Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson intro webinar setup and point management

This 2015 recorded webinar offers an in‑depth introduction to Carlson Software for new users, explaining system configuration, project folder setup, drawing templates, text scaling, and point management. It demonstrates best practices for establishing company standards, customizing defaults, and efficiently handling coordinate and drawing data in Carlson Survey and Civil Suite.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software default setup & build verification
  • Drawing templates and horizontal scale configuration
  • Text and annotation scaling principles
  • Managing CRD point files and importing survey data
  • Using Carlson Configure for global defaults
  • Project folder structure and data management
  • Layers, line types, and National CAD Standard organization

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/05/2015.


Working with Carlson Hydrology – Drafting Pipes & Structures

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Hydrology – Draft Pipes and Structures

This webinar provides a step-by-step overview of drafting pipes, structures, and sewer networks using Carlson Hydrology. It covers key settings, file types, labeling techniques in plan and profile views, and integration with Carlson Civil tools for accurate storm and sewer design drafting.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Hydrology setup for drafting pipes and structures
  • Sewer network creation and configuration
  • Profile type definitions (generic, road, sewer, pipe, crossing)
  • Labeling in plan and profile views
  • Integrating surface and centerline data for accurate elevations

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/06/2014.


Overview of Carlson GIS

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson GIS – Learn Carlson GIS Inspector

This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson GIS, demonstrating how to import, manage, and visualize geospatial data such as shapefiles, contours, images, and parcels. It is designed as an introductory session for surveyors, engineers, and CAD professionals seeking to integrate GIS functionality into daily workflows.

Key Topics:

  • Introduction to Carlson GIS functionality
  • Importing and using Esri shapefiles
  • Managing GIS databases and feature files
  • Using GIS Inspector, queries, and labeling tools
  • Bringing in Esri/Google Earth imagery
  • Creating GIS data from scratch

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/15/2014.


Material Calculations and Model Building

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Learn Material Calculations

This webinar taught Carlson users how to prepare CAD drawings for surface modeling, material takeoff, and volume calculations. It focused on drawing cleanup, converting Civil 3D objects, proper layering, elevating entities, and using SiteNet/Takeoff tools to produce accurate design and material reports.

Key Topics:

  • Cleaning and preparing CAD drawings for modeling
  • Converting Civil 3D/Land Desktop objects into Carlson format
  • Building 3D surfaces, breaklines, and assigning elevations
  • Using SiteNet and Takeoff for quantity and volume calculations
  • Managing topsoil removal/replacement and subgrade materials

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/22/2014.


Introduction to Carlson Software – Annotation, Surfaces, Centerlines and Profiles

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Build Annotation Surfaces Centerlines and Profiles

This webinar introduces Carlson Software’s workflow for handling annotation, surface modeling, centerlines, and profiles. It provides step-by-step demonstrations of how to manage text scaling, automate labeling, create and edit surfaces, build centerlines, and generate profiles for civil and survey projects.

Key Topics:

  • Annotation setup and text scaling in Carlson CAD
  • Surface creation using points, breaklines, and contours
  • Centerlines and dynamic stationing updates
  • Profile generation, drawing, and linkage to surfaces

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/12/2014.