Civil 3D

The Very Basics of Carlson Field to Finish
Recorded 08/21/2018
This webinar introduces the foundational concepts of Carlson Software’s Field to Finish feature, demonstrating how to automate point layering, symbol insertion, and linework creation based on field descriptions. It provides a step-by-step walkthrough of setting up FLD files, managing layers, and using special codes for survey data processing. Key Topics: Setting up and editing Field to Finish (FLD) code tables Automating point and symbol management in Carlson Survey Using layers, attributes, and special codes for efficient mapping Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 08/21/2018.

Overview of LandXML to Share and Transfer Data
Recorded 11/08/2018
This webinar provides a detailed overview of LandXML—an open, non‑proprietary data format used to exchange survey, civil, and land‑development information between software such as Carlson Civil and Autodesk Civil 3D. Participants learn how to export, import, and archive project data using LandXML to ensure long‑term accessibility and cross‑platform compatibility. Key Topics: What LandXML is and why it matters Exporting/importing LandXML in Carlson Civil and Civil 3D Using LandXML for archiving, collaboration, and machine‑control workflows Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/08/2018.

Survey Database and Dynamic Features In AutoCAD Civil 3D
Recorded 3/20/2025
This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Elizabeth Valerio from CAD Masters, provided a detailed walkthrough of using the Survey Database and dynamic linework features in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The session covered setup, configuration, automated linework creation, and traverse analysis for survey data management and efficiency. Key Topics: Setting up and managing Civil 3D Survey Databases Automated linework and figure prefix databases Linework code sets and survey data import Traverse analysis and closure error visualization CAD Masters training and support services Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Elizabeth Valerio on 03/20/2025.

C3D Surface from Points
Recorded 4/10/25
This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Liz Valerio of CAD Masters, demonstrates how to create a Civil 3D surface from imported survey points. The session covers importing point data, organizing point groups, defining surfaces with breaklines and boundaries, and smoothing techniques for accurate terrain modeling. Key Topics: Importing and managing survey […]