2022 Virtual Workshops 1-1 Introduction to CAD
Recorded 11/15/2022

The opening session of the 2022 Virtual Workshops introduced participants to IntelliCAD 2023 and Carlson 2023, focusing on CAD fundamentals, interface navigation, and drafting precision. Jennifer DiBona guided attendees through command usage, settings, object snaps, polylines, text tools, and practical workflow tips for survey and civil design professionals.

Key Topics:

  • Workshop logistics and GoToWebinar Q&A setup
  • Overview of Carlson 2023 (IntelliCAD 10.1) release and stability improvements
  • CAD interface elements: command line, toolbars, menus, ribbons, workspaces
  • Default settings, options, and drafting preferences
  • Command entry, quick keys, and aliases
  • Object snaps (OSNAP) and precision drafting
  • Lines vs. polylines, grips, and selection methods
  • Text creation (single‑line vs multi‑line) and editing
  • Saving, backups, and workspace management

 

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/15/2022.


The Very Basics of Carlson Field to Finish

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson Basics for Design Workflows

This webinar introduces the fundamentals of Carlson’s Field to Finish workflow, led by Doug Oberg 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

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

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


Surfaces and Breaklines – the Basics

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Build Surface Models

This webinar introduces the fundamentals of creating and refining surface models in Carlson Software, focusing on how to use points, breaklines, and surface‑editing tools to produce accurate terrain models. It covers best practices for data preparation, triangulation, contour generation, and integrating external elevation data for design and visualization.


Key Topics:

  • Preparing point and linework data for surface modeling
  • Using Shrink Wrap Entities and Non‑Surface point flags
  • Building TIN surfaces and contours with Triangulate and Contour
  • Creating and editing 3D breaklines
  • Field‑to‑Finish automation for surface creation
  • Importing and merging external elevation data (NASA & Google)
  • Visualization tools (3D Viewer, Flyover, Image Draping)


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


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/09/2022.


Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Configure Setup and Manage Points

This webinar introduces new and intermediate users to Carlson Software’s CAD environment, focusing on setup, configuration, and point management. Presenter Travis Maxwell demonstrates essential CAD commands, toolbar customization, and layer management to help users optimize their Carlson workflows.

Key Topics:

  • CAD basics and command shortcuts
  • Installation prerequisites and admin setup
  • Toolbars, layers, and properties management
  • Using snaps, polylines, and blocks
  • Tool palettes and workflow customization


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


This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 11/03/2022.


Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Configure Settings and Manage Points

 

This introductory webinar covers the fundamentals of Carlson Software, focusing on settings, setup, configuration, and points management. Hosted by That CAD Girl’s Jennifer DiBona with instructor Travis Maxwell, the session guides new users through essential CAD commands, workspace customization, and productivity tools within Carlson.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software introduction and training schedule
  • Basic CAD commands and shortcuts (erase, polyline, circle, trim, extend, etc.)
  • Managing layers, properties, and toolbars
  • Using text, MText, and MLeader for annotation
  • Setting up templates, tool palettes, and workspace customization


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


This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 09/01/2022.


Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Configure Settings and Manage Points

 

This introductory webinar provides new Carlson Software users with a step-by-step walkthrough of essential setup procedures, including drawing configuration, coordinate systems, project folders, and point management. Presenter Travis Maxwell demonstrates how to configure Carlson Civil or Survey for optimal performance and accuracy in CAD-based workflows.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software setup and configuration
  • Coordinate systems and projection settings
  • Managing project folders and coordinate files
  • Importing and drawing survey points
  • Using symbols, layers, and blocks effectively


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


This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 08/08/2022.


Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Configure Setup and Manage Points

 

This webinar introduces new and intermediate users to Carlson Software’s setup, configuration, and CAD environment, focusing on IntelliCAD and AutoCAD integration. Presenter Travis Maxwell demonstrates essential CAD commands, configuration settings, and best practices for managing points, layers, fonts, and drawing standards.


Key Topics:

  • CAD command shortcuts and configuration
  • IntelliCAD vs. AutoCAD performance and compatibility
  • Carlson drawing setup, coordinate systems, and project data management
  • Font and text style issues between platforms
  • Importing Civil 3D data and converting surfaces


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


This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 07/06/2022.


Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Configure Settings and Manage Points

This introductory Carlson Software webinar, led by Travis Maxwell and hosted by Jennifer DiBona, walks new users through essential setup steps, configuration settings, and point management in Carlson Survey and Civil Suite. The session covers environment setup, coordinate systems, drawing configuration, and best practices for managing data and point files.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software environment and toolbar setup
  • Drawing and coordinate system configuration
  • Project folder management and data paths
  • Carlson Configure settings and INI files
  • Importing and managing survey points

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

This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 04/08/2022.


Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Configure Setup and Manage Points

This document appears to be an introductory training or instructional file related to Carlson Software, focusing on setting up configuration points and initial setup parameters. It likely serves as a guide for new users to properly configure project settings and establish baseline data for CAD and surveying workflows.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software introduction
  • Configuration and setup procedures
  • Point management and data 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 02/02/2022.


Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Configure Settings and Manage Points

 

This webinar provides a detailed introduction to Carlson Software’s configuration, setup, and point management tools. It covers user interface customization, project folder organization, default settings, and template creation for efficient CAD workflows.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software interface and menu structure
  • Default settings and configuration management
  • Project and data folder setup methods
  • Drawing templates and text style customization
  • File types and object linking


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


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/10/2022