Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

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

This introductory Carlson Software webinar explains how to configure default settings, manage data and project folders, and handle points within Carlson Survey and Civil modules. Participants learn how to customize the user interface, create templates, and establish consistent standards for efficient CAD workflows.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software interface and configuration
Project and data folder organization
Drawing templates and standards setup
Importing and managing points (CRD files)
Best practices for defaults, linking, and backups

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/06/2024.

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Intro to Carlson Surfaces, Centerlines and Profiles

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Build Surfaces and Profiles

This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to building and managing surfaces, centerlines, and profiles in Carlson Survey and Civil. Participants learn best practices for configuration, surface modeling, breaklines, field‑to‑finish automation, and profile creation for road and utility design.

Key Topics:

Building and validating surface models (TINs and contours)
Using shrink‑wrap boundaries and non‑surface points
Creating and editing centerlines (CL files)
Generating and labeling profiles (existing, proposed, and utilities)
Importing, merging, and inspecting surfaces from Google Earth or USGS

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/16/2024.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

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

This introductory Carlson Software webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, walks users through the essential setup, configuration,
and default settings for Carlson Survey and Civil modules. It covers user interface options, project folder structures,
templates, and point management to help new users optimize their CAD environment.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software interface overview (menu bar, ribbon, toolbars)
Default settings and configuration (Carlson Configure)
Project folder setup and data management
Drawing templates and customization
Importing and managing points (CRD files)

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/8/2024.

Intro to Carlson Software-Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

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

This webinar introduces new and intermediate users to Carlson Software’s desktop environment, focusing on configuration, default settings, data folder organization, and point management. Jennifer DiBona walks through practical setup steps, template creation, and troubleshooting tips to improve workflow efficiency in Carlson Survey and related modules.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software interface overview (menus, ribbons, toolbars)
Default settings and configuration (Carlson Configure)
Data folder structures and project organization
Template creation and management
Importing and managing points (CRD files)
Text styles and display settings

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/02/2024.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

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

This introductory Carlson Software webinar provides a comprehensive walkthrough of configuring settings, managing data folders, creating templates, and working with points in Carlson 2024. Participants learn how to customize their CAD environment, optimize project organization, and apply consistent standards across drawings.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software interface and configuration setup
Managing data folders, templates, and default settings
Importing and editing points in Carlson CAD environment

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 04/02/2024.

Intro to Carlson Software: Settings, Setup, Configuration and Points

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

This introductory Carlson Software webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, walks new users through setting up and configuring Carlson 2024 on IntelliCAD 11.1. The session covers interface customization, project folder organization, default settings, templates, and importing survey points for practical CAD use.

Key Topics:

Carlson 2024 installation and IntelliCAD 11.1 platform overview
User interface setup: ribbons, menus, and toolbars
Project and data folder configuration (drawing vs. project folder)
Carlson Configure defaults and settings management
Template drawings (DWT) and layer standards
Importing and displaying survey points (CRD files)
Managing builds, updates, and tech support

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/05/2024.

Grading Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Improve Grading Workflows

This webinar provides a comprehensive walkthrough of grading workflows in Carlson Software, focusing on site grading, building pads, retaining walls, and surface modeling. Attendees learn practical tips for using Carlson Civil and related modules to efficiently create, edit, and balance grading designs.

Key Topics:

Building pad creation and elevation methods
Using 3D Polyline Offset, Design Pad Template, and Surface Inspector
Volume calculations and cut/fill color maps
Retaining wall modeling and surface merging
2D‑to‑3D Polyline conversion and labeling techniques

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/22/2024.

Features of Carlson Survey & Civil: Setting Points and Stakeout

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Manage Points for Stakeout

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, explores advanced features in Carlson Survey and Carlson Civil for creating,
managing, and staking out points. The session demonstrates practical workflows for field‑to‑finish code usage, point
creation from entities, and interpolation tools to streamline survey and design tasks.

Key Topics:

Field‑to‑Finish (FLD) file setup and usage
Point creation, configuration, and linking behavior
Creating points from entities and GIS data
Building offsets, envelopes, and interpolation methods

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/11/2024.

Deeds of Lots and Lots of Lots in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Manage Property Deeds

This webinar demonstrates how to create, edit, and manage property deeds and lot layouts using Carlson Survey and Carlson Civil. It covers deed entry, correlation with field data, legal description generation, and automated lot design through the Lot Network module.

Key Topics:

Entering and processing deed descriptions
Deed correlation with surveyed points
Creating and labeling lot files
Using Lot Network for automated subdivision design

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/11/2024

Carlson Field to Finish – Perfecting Coding & Creating Linework

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Create Automated Linework

This advanced Carlson Field to Finish webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, guides users through coding best practices, FLD file creation, and efficient linework generation in Carlson Survey. Jennifer DiBona demonstrates how to streamline field-to-office workflows, manage field codes, and apply special codes for automated drafting.

Key Topics:

Building and refining Carlson FLD (Field Code) files
Managing field codes, layers, and symbols
Using special codes for linework automation (e.g., PC/PT, CLO, RECT, JPN)
Handling multiple codes, offsets, and curve geometry
Workflow tips for consistency between field and office

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/10/2024.