Carlson

Fast Track to Carlson Survey – Session #2-2
Recorded 5/16/2024
This training session from That CAD Girl’s Fast Track to Carlson Survey series demonstrates advanced Carlson Survey workflows for entering deed descriptions, processing deed files, correlating field and deed data, and automating legal descriptions and lot labeling. The instructor provides live demonstrations of commands, error correction, and annotation customization to improve survey drafting efficiency. Key Topics: Enter Deed Description and Process Deed File commands Deed Correlation and alignment of survey vs. deed points Legal Description Writer configuration and customization Lot File Manager and Lot Network setup for subdivisions Labeling and annotation defaults for areas and bearings Text masking, Mtext usage, and draw order management Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/16/2025.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points
Recorded 1/15/2025
This introductory Carlson Software webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, walks new and returning users through essential setup and configuration steps for Carlson 2025 with IntelliCAD 12.1. The session covers interface customization, data folder organization, configuration management, and point handling to help users optimize their CAD environment. Key Topics: Carlson Software 2025 interface and configuration Managing data folders, templates, and settings Working with points, CRD files, and drawing templates Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/15/2025.

Fast Track to Carlson Survey- Session #2-1
Recorded 05/16/2024
This training session continued the Fast Track to Carlson Survey series, focusing on the Field to Finish process within Carlson Survey. Participants learned how to define field codes, manage layers, automate symbol and linework generation, and apply special codes for efficient drafting and surface modeling. Key Topics: Field to Finish setup and FLD/FCL file management Layer and symbol configuration for points and linework Special codes for descriptions, sizes, and linework (PC/PT, BEG/END) Handling default and unrecognized field codes Creating legends and automating plan presentation Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/16/2025.

Fast Track to Carlson Survey – Session #1-3
Recorded 5/14/2024
This Fast Track Carlson Survey training session focused on managing points, annotation settings, and the Field-to-Finish workflow in Carlson Survey. Participants learned how to configure drawing settings, edit coordinate files, and automate linework creation using field codes. Key Topics: Managing and syncing Carlson points and CRD files Annotation defaults and text scaling in drawings Using Field-to-Finish for automated linework and symbol placement Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/14/2024.

Fast Track to Carlson Survey – Session #1-2
Recorded 5/14/24
This session from the Fast Track to Carlson Survey series provides a detailed walkthrough of configuring Carlson Survey defaults, managing drawings, setting up templates, and handling point data. Participants learn how to optimize their user interface, organize project folders, and prepare templates for efficient field-to-finish workflows. Key Topics: Carlson Configure and Default Settings Project and Data Folder Management Drawing Templates and Layer Standards Point Import, Display, and Annotation Field-to-Finish Preparation Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/14/2024.

Elevating Polylines and Surface Modeling with Carlson Construction and Takeoff
Recorded 3/18/2025
This webinar demonstrates how to elevate 2D polylines into 3D polylines and perform surface modeling using Carlson Construction and Takeoff. Jennifer DiBona walks through practical workflows for cleaning drawings, assigning elevations, building surfaces, and calculating volumes for construction and land development projects. Key Topics: Elevating 2D polylines to 3D for surface modeling Using Carlson Civil, Construction, and Takeoff tools Drawing cleanup and contour elevation assignment Building and analyzing surfaces with SiteNet Calculating volumes, materials, and topsoil replacement Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/18/2025.

Fast Track to Carlson Survey – Session #1-1
Recorded 5/14/24
Data workflow, RW5 file handling, and compass‑rule and least‑squares adjustments for field‑to‑finish survey data. Key Topics: Using Edit Process Raw Data and RW5 file structure Import/export of raw data from various instruments Compass‑rule and least‑squares (SNET) adjustments Managing control points, side shots, and checkpoints Integrating GPS and total‑station data File management and Carlson Cloud Link for field coordination Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 05/14/2024.

Case Study for a Sanitary Sewer Collection System
Recorded 2/27/2025
This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, provided a detailed case study on designing a sanitary sewer collection system using Carlson Software. The session covered practical workflows, from project setup and Google Earth integration to sewer network creation, labeling, and profile generation. Key Topics: Carlson Sewer Network setup and configuration Exporting CAD data to Google Earth Sewer design workflow and profile creation Managing plan view and profile labels Troubleshooting and best practices Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/27/2025.

Getting Started in Carlson Session #3-3
Recorded Sept 18, 2025
Learn how to streamline your surveying workflow with Carlson Survey’s deed entry, correlation, and field‑to‑finish tools. This session covers practical CAD automation techniques for accurate boundary creation, point management, and efficient drafting. Key Topics: Entering and processing deed descriptions Correcting closure errors and editing PDD files Translating and correlating deed points with field data Creating and customizing Field‑to‑Finish (FLD) files Managing point groups, layers, and attributes Using 3D Drawing Viewer and Layer Inspector for QA Snapping and drafting best practices Drawing tangent and non‑tangent curves Generating legends and using full‑name descriptions Carlson Survey tips, automation, and workflow optimization Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 9/18/2025.

Getting Started in Carlson Session #3-1
Recorded Sept 18, 2025
Learn how to set up and customize Carlson Software with this in-depth training session led by That CAD Girl. Discover best practices for configuring projects, managing data files, and optimizing your CAD environment for surveying and civil design. Key Topics Covered: Carlson Software installation and startup IntelliCAD vs. AutoCAD interface overview Using the Start Page, […]