Doug’s Favorite Things in Carlson Desktop Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn LotNet and Auto Annotate Tips for Subdivision Layouts

A recorded webinar hosted by That CAD Girl featuring Doug Aaberg, Carlson Software’s Survey Product Manager, demonstrating time-saving tips in Carlson Survey, focusing on LotNet and Auto Annotate tools for subdivision design and drafting efficiency.

Key Topics:

LotNet tools for subdivision design
Auto Annotate setup by layer
Dynamic editing with Carlson centerlines and RoadNet
Integration of settings files (LTN, RDN, AAN)
Sample workflows for small and large developments

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 07/14/2017.

Field to Finish

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Set Up Field to Finish Code Tables and Layers

This recorded webinar features Carlson Software’s Doug Aaberg demonstrating the complete setup and workflow of the Field to Finish process within Carlson Survey. The session teaches how to configure code tables, manage attributes and layers and automate CAD drafting directly from field data collection.

Key Topics:

Setting up and editing Field Code Tables (FLD files)
Attributes vs. text-based labeling workflows
Layer management best practices
Using templates for efficiency (e.g., curbs, ramps, trees)
Incorporating special codes and GIS attributes
Managing survey points, breaklines and automated surface modeling

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 08/15/2017.

Overview of SurvNet Least Squares

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Analyze Survey Networks

In this Carlson Software webinar, Doug Aaberg demonstrates the enhanced SurvNet Least Squares adjustment tool for Carlson 2020, detailing its updated interface, best practices for survey dataprocessing and the mathematical principles behind least squares. The session also covers project settings, error handling, integrating GPS/vector data and practical field-to-office coordination for better survey network accuracy.

Key Topics:

Carlson SurvNet 2020 interface updates and workflow improvements
Least Squares adjustment principles and network redundancy
Integrating GPS vector data with traditional traverse data
Error weighting, chi-square testing and blunder detection
Practical examples and hands-on training previews

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 10/16/2019.

Doug’s Favorite Things in Carlson Desktop Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Explore Doug’s Favorite Desktop Tools

This Carlson Software webinar, led by Doug Aaberg and hosted by That CAD Girl, explores best practices, common pitfalls and advanced tools in Carlson Survey and Civil software. The session covers coordinate file management, field-to-finish workflows, point linking, annotation automation and data integrity techniques for surveyors and engineers.

Key Topics:

Managing coordinate files (CRD) and linking points correctly
Understanding Carlson’s object linking and XData
Field-to-Finish setup, point groups and code management
Real-Z elevation settings and 3D drafting issues
Deed correlation, auto-annotation and curb/ramp templates

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 09/10/2018.

Customizing Migrating and Sharing Settings in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Customize, Migrate and Share Settings

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Doug Aaberg of Carlson Software, provides an in-depth guide to customizing, migrating and sharing settings in Carlson Software. It covers configuration management, standardization across teams and practical use of Carlson’s Setting Server for consistent CAD environments.

Key Topics:

Managing and standardizing Carlson Software settings and CFG files
Setting support paths for fonts, linetypes and templates
Building company DWT templates
Migrating settings between versions and platforms (AutoCAD and IntelliCAD)
Using the Carlson Setting Server for multi-user environments

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 09/25/2020.

Using Carlson GIS for Base Mapping

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson GIS – Learn Base Mapping Workflows

This webinar demonstrates how to use Carlson GIS tools for creating survey base maps by integrating publicly available GIS, LiDAR and imagery data. Doug Aaberg walks through importing shape files, labeling parcels, adding contours and overlaying aerial imagery to produce accurate, data‑rich base plans.

Key Topics:

Importing and managing GIS shape files
Creating and labeling parcel base maps
Adding contours from public LiDAR data
Overlaying aerial imagery on the base map
Combining public GIS data with survey data

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 05/27/2021.

Making the Most of Carlson’s LotNet

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Design Subdivisions

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Doug Aaberg from Carlson Software, demonstrates practical ways to use Carlson LotNet for efficient lot layout and subdivision design. The session covers both simple and complex land division workflows with an emphasis on real-world applications and problem-solving within the software.

Key Topics:

Introduction to Carlson LotNet and setup basics
Creating and editing lot boundaries and right-of-way lines
Automating lot subdivision and labeling
Integrating road networks and cul-de-sacs
Troubleshooting and real-world design challenges

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 06/24/2021.

Best Practices for Network Solutions with Carlson’s GNSS RTK Systems

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Get Accurate Results from GNSS RTK Networks

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Doug Aaberg of Carlson Software, explores best practices for using GNSS RTK systems in network-based surveying workflows. It focuses on improving accuracy, efficiency and reliability when working with RTK solutions and network corrections and on using Carlson SurvNET for least squares adjustments.

Key Topics:

GNSS RTK network accuracy and error management
Using Carlson SurvNET for least squares adjustment
Combining RTK and EDM data for improved survey precision
Practical field techniques and error testing
Workflow optimization for survey control and data integration

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 03/25/2021.

Adv Field to Finish, Tree Surveys, Companion Codes and More

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Improve Field-to-Finish Workflows

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Doug Aaberg, explores advanced Carlson Field-to-Finish techniques to improve survey drafting efficiency. Topics include companion codes, fixed parameters, templates and tree survey automation for faster, cleaner CAD workflows.

Key Topics:

Carlson Field-to-Finish advanced setup
Companion codes for connecting linework and symbols
Fixed parameters and templates for curb and pavement
Tree survey automation and drip line visualization
Efficiency improvements and real-world examples

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 04/22/2021.

The Very Basics of Carlson Field to Finish

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Field to Finish Basics

This webinar introduces the fundamentals of Carlson’s Field to Finish workflow, led by Doug Aaberg and hosted by That CAD Girl. It walks surveyors through setting up code tables, managing linework and automating drafting tasks to improve efficiency from field data collection to finished CAD drawings.

Key Topics:

Introduction to Carlson Field to Finish setup
Creating and editing code tables
Managing linework, symbols and layers
Using special codes and offsets
Automating drafting and data processing

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 03/10/2022.