Civil 3D

An Overview of LandXML to Share and Transfer Files
Recorded on 2/20/2020
This webinar explains the importance of using LandXML as a universal data exchange format for civil engineering, surveying, and construction workflows. It demonstrates how LandXML enables seamless sharing of surfaces, points, alignments, and profiles between Carlson, Civil 3D, Land Desktop, and machine control systems. Key Topics: Purpose and benefits of LandXML Data compatibility between Carlson, Civil 3D, and other CAD systems How to import/export LandXML files Archiving and long-term data preservation Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/20/2020.

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.

Autodesk Licensing Changes – Plan for the Future
Recorded 7/22/2020
This webinar explained Autodesk’s 2020–2021 licensing transitions, including the end of maintenance plans and multi‑user (network) licenses, and the move to named‑user subscriptions. Dwayne Tindel from CAD Masters outlined key dates, trade‑in offers, pricing, and practical advice for firms managing perpetual or network Autodesk software. Key Topics: Transition from maintenance and network licenses to named‑user subscriptions Trade‑in programs and pricing promotions Impacts on perpetual licenses and activation codes Options for AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and AEC Collections Important Autodesk deadlines (2020–2021) Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Dwayne Tindall and Mike Self, on 07/22/2020.

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 […]