Basics of Road Design in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Design Roads

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, provides a step-by-step introduction to road design using Carlson Software. It covers essential workflows including drawing setup, creating centerlines, profiles, templates, intersections, and cul-de-sacs for civil design projects.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson drawing setup and coordinate systems
  • Creating and managing road centerlines and profiles
  • Building and editing templates for pavement, curbs, and grading
  • Handling intersections and cul-de-sacs
  • Using Google surfaces for preliminary design


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


This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 03/15/2024.




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Tips &Tricks in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Improve CAD Workflows

This Carlson Software Tips & Tricks webinar, led by Travis Maxwell and hosted by That CAD Girl, demonstrated practical CAD file cleanup, drawing management, and grading workflows within Carlson Civil and Survey. The session also showcased how AI tools can accelerate deed entry and coordinate generation for survey projects.

 

Key Topics:

  • Cleaning and standardizing CAD drawings
  • Managing layers, text styles, and blocks
  • Handling corrupt or messy manufacturer details
  • Grading and retaining wall design techniques
  • Using AI (ChatGPT) for deed parsing and coordinate creation


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


This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 02/11/2025.


Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Improve CAD Workflows

This webinar, led by Travis Maxwell, PE, explores new features and practical workflows in Carlson Software 2025 and IntelliCAD 12.1. Topics include dynamic blocks, improved publishing tools, RoadNet enhancements, and best practices for managing fonts, scales, and line types.


Key Topics:

  • IntelliCAD 12.1 new features and interface improvements
  • Carlson Civil 2025 updates (RoadNet, curb ramps, grading objects)
  • Dynamic blocks and layout management
  • Font compatibility and text scaling best practices
  • Publishing and plotting enhancements


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


This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 01/29/2025.


Taking a Survey Project from Field to Plotted Sheet

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Complete Survey Workflow Projects

This webinar demonstrates how to take a survey project workflow from raw field data through point import, deed correlation, surface modeling, and final sheet plotting using Carlson Software 2025. Jennifer DiBona provides a full workflow overview, best practices, and live demonstrations of core Carlson commands and configuration options.


Key Topics:

  • Importing and managing survey points in Carlson
  • Creating and correlating deed boundaries
  • Building surfaces and using Field-to-Finish
  • Generating legal descriptions, legends, and plotted sheets


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


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/25/2025.


Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite & CADnet – Session #2-3

This training session provides an in-depth walkthrough of Carlson Civil Suite’s RoadNet, Hydrology, and CADnet modules, demonstrating practical workflows for road design, storm sewer layout, and converting PDF plans into CAD data. The instructor showcases real-world examples, emphasizing dynamic design updates, data management, and interoperability with Civil 3D and LandXML standards.

Key Topics:

  • RoadNet dynamic road design and intersection management
  • Storm sewer network setup and hydrology drafting
  • Exporting and archiving projects with LandXML
  • CADnet tools for PDF-to-CAD conversion and digitizing
  • Raster vs. vector PDF handling and troubleshooting

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/14/2024.


Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite & CADnet – Session #2-2

This training session from That CAD Girl’s Fast Track Carlson Civil Suite & CADnet series covers creating and editing centerlines, profiles, and road networks using Carlson Civil and Survey. It demonstrates manual and automated design workflows, including RoadNet, profile editing, and template building for roadway design.

Key Topics:

  • Centerline and profile creation in Carlson Survey and Civil
  • Manual vs. RoadNet-based design workflows
  • Profile editing, labeling, and linking data files
  • Road network setup, templates, and intersections
  • Troubleshooting and known issues in 2023–2024 builds

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/14/2024.


Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite & CADnet – Session #2-1

This training session provides an in-depth walkthrough of Carlson Civil Suite’s LotNet, grading, and 3D design tools, guiding users through lot subdivision, surface modeling, and site grading workflows. It demonstrates how to transition from 2D drafting to 3D design using Carlson Civil’s powerful automation and data management features.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson LotNet design and configuration
  • Transitioning from 2D to 3D design workflows
  • Site grading, surface modeling, and volume calculations
  • Integration of Survey, Civil, GIS, Hydrology, and CADnet modules

 

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/14/2024.


Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite & CADnet – Session #1-3

This session of the Fast Track Carlson Civil Suite & CADnet training focused on advanced survey and drafting workflows in Carlson Survey and Civil, including Field‑to‑Finish automation, surface modeling, labeling, and subdivision lot management. Participants learned how to streamline data processing from field collection through surface creation and annotation for professional deliverables.

Key Topics:

  • Field‑to‑Finish (FLD) setup and usage
  • Surface modeling and non‑surface point management
  • Annotation, labeling, and line/curve tables
  • Lot file and deed file creation and management
  • Carlson Survey text and layout utilities

 

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

 

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/12/2024.


Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite & CADnet – Session #1-2

This session of the Fast Track Carlson Civil Suite & CADnet training provides a detailed walkthrough of GIS data handling, surface modeling, and field-to-finish workflows in Carlson 2023–2024. Participants learned how to import, label, and export GIS data, overlay imagery, create surfaces, and generate legal descriptions and contours.

Key Topics:

  • Importing and labeling GIS shapefiles
  • Working with Google Earth and Esri imagery
  • Creating and editing surfaces from points and breaklines
  • Using field-to-finish automation
  • Generating legal descriptions and exporting to Google Earth

 

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/12/2024.


Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite & CADnet – Session #1-1

This introductory Fast Track training session guides users through the fundamentals of Carlson Civil Suite 2024 and CADnet, including software setup, configuration, interface navigation, and GIS data handling. Participants learn best practices for managing projects, defaults, and data files while exploring key differences between Carlson versions 2023 and 2024.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Civil Suite overview and module structure
  • Interface setup, menus, ribbons, and configuration defaults
  • Project folder organization and data management
  • GIS import workflows and known 2024 issues
  • File associations, linking, and coordinate system setup

 

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/12/2024.