Overview of Carlson Point Cloud

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Point Cloud – Learn to Process Point Cloud Data

This webinar provides an in-depth overview of Carlson Point Cloud, demonstrating how to import, clean and process point cloud data for surveying and CAD integration. Presenter Doug Aaberg walks through workflows using drone imagery, Photo Capture and Carlson’s Point Cloud Basic and Advanced modules.

Key Topics:

Importing and managing point clouds in Carlson
Cleaning and processing data (Bare Earth extraction, noise removal)
Creating surfaces, points and CAD drawings from point clouds
Using Photo Capture and GeoTIFF imagery
Advanced tools for parking lot and color edge extraction

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 04/28/2022.

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

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson SurvNET – Learn Best Practices for GNSS RTK Networks

This webinar led by Carlson Software’s Doug Aaberg covers best practices for using GNSS and RTK systems in surveying workflows. It focuses on establishing accurate control networks, integrating GPS and EDM data and performing least-squares adjustments using Carlson SurvNET.

Key Topics:

GNSS/RTK field procedures and accuracy considerations
Establishing and verifying control networks
Using Carlson SurvNET for traverse adjustment and network analysis
Managing standard errors, redundancy and blunder detection
Generating ALTA/NSPS relative positional accuracy (RPA) reports

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 01/27/2022.

Annotation for Surveyors

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Survey Annotation Tools

This webinar, Annotation for Surveyors, presented by Carlson Software’s Doug Aaberg, provides a detailed walkthrough of annotation tools and best practices in Carlson Survey. The session covers area labeling, bearings and distances, curve annotation and automation techniques for efficient survey drafting.

Key Topics:

Annotation defaults and settings in Carlson Survey
Labeling lot and easement areas
Bearing, distance and curve labels
Auto Annotate with saved annotation settings files
Line and curve tables versus labels on the plan

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 03/24/2022.

All About Coordinates in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Coordinate System Fundamentals

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Carlson Software’s Doug Aaberg, explores the fundamentals of coordinate systems used in surveying and CAD workflows. It covers ellipsoids, geoids, datums and scale factors along with Carlson tools for managing grid-to-ground conversions and projections.

Key Topics:

Coordinate system fundamentals (ellipsoid, geoid, state plane, grid vs. ground)
Scale factors and combined scale factor calculations
Carlson Software tools for coordinate management and projection setup
Upcoming datum and unit changes (NAD 2022, low‑distortion projections, U.S. survey foot retirement)
Practical applications for surveyors using GPS, RTK and CAD integration

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 09/08/2022.

Process and Adjustments in the Edit-Process Raw Data Editor

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey – Learn Raw Data Adjustments

This webinar, presented by Doug Aaberg from Carlson Software, provides an in-depth walkthrough of processing and adjusting survey data using the Edit Process Raw Data Editor in Carlson Survey. Attendees learn how to import raw data, edit observations and run adjustments before writing results to the coordinate file.

Key Topics:

Using the Edit Process Raw Data Editor in Carlson Survey
Managing RW5 raw data files and import formats
Compass rule and angle balance adjustments
Integration of GPS and total station data
Troubleshooting, checkpoints and reporting settings

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 08/16/2023.

Understanding Changes to Projections and Zones in Carlson 2024

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Manage Projection Zones

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Carlson Software’s Doug Aaberg, explains the updates to projection and zone settings introduced in Carlson 2024. It clarifies the purpose of new projection options and how surveyors should manage grid-to-ground workflows.

Key Topics:

Changes to projection and datum settings in Carlson 2024
Understanding NAD83 realizations and EPSG codes
Lat/Long transformation toggle and its implications
Backward compatibility and upgrade recommendations
Future improvements planned for Carlson 2025

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 03/21/2024.

Overview of Carlson Point Clouds

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Process Point Clouds

This Carlson CAD Solutions webinar, led by Doug Aaberg, provided a detailed overview of Carlson Point Clouds software, demonstrating how surveyors can use it to process, clean and extract data from LiDAR and drone-based point clouds. The session covered both basic and advanced modules, including workflows for creating surfaces, extracting features and integrating with CAD.

Key Topics:

Introduction to Carlson Point Clouds and workflow integration with CAD
Importing and managing LiDAR and drone data
Creating bare earth models and virtual surveys
Feature extraction tools (curbs, sidewalks, parking lines)
Field-to-finish and surface modeling techniques

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 10/24/2024.